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Panic settled upon me after hearing how driven the state of Kansas has become in its effort to lure, entice, kidnap the KC Chiefs across state lines. Wouldn’t that be a federal offense? The same sense of panic sat in when Jackson County failed to renew the tax for the KC Royals in April. Why panic? I
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During the past few months, I have had the honor of officiating at two funerals, and yesterday I attended a third funeral. There is one resounding principle that keeps ringing in my ears: the greatest gift ever is love. Yesterday’s funeral was for a member of my church family of 28 years. I came to this community to
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Sermon for Sunday, October 18, 2015 Scripture references: Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c Psalm 65:9-13 Acts 14:8-19 Do you have Fall Fever? This is an entirely new malady, and unlike Spring Fever, this is much easier to treat. First, the mild temperatures provide much relief from those sweltering, muggy summer days. Second, the shortening days make
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Sermon given on Sunday, October 11 Scripture lesson: Job 23:10-17 10 “But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold. 11 For I have stayed on God’s paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside. 12 I have not departed from his commands, but have
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Sunday, October 4: The following selections were used as part of United Methodist’s long liturgical service of Word and Table. Scripture Lesson: Psalm 25 (lectionary) –NLT 1 Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. 2 Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me. Test my
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given on Sunday, September 27 Scripture reference: Old Testament book of Esther I met Esther this week. A delightful woman living a God-centered life despite challenges that easily could have caused her to live in self-pity. Her example of living her faith is theology in action. Esther was orphaned as a child, but her uncle
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given on Sunday, September 20, 2015–third and final of series Scripture lesson: Romans 13:8-14, NLT Love Fulfills God’s Requirements 8 Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. 9 For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must
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given on Sunday, September 13, 2015: Lamentations. The word alone can set a tone of sadness and futility. The Old Testament book is one of a set written by Jeremiah; the first being the book of Jeremiah itself. One book gives the history of Jeremiah’s country—Judah, the people and the destruction of Jerusalem. The
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given on Sunday, September 6, 2015 Scripture base: James 2:14-20, NLT Faith without Good Deeds Is Dead 14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no
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given on Sunday, August 30, 2015 Game Time: Are you ready? Scripture lesson: using the NLT Psalm 72:4-7, 12-14 Help him to defend the poor, to rescue the children of the needy, and to crush their oppressors. 5 May they fear you[a] as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains in the
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given on Sunday, August 23, 2015 Scripture base: Ephesians 6:10-20 (NLT) The Whole Armor of God 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we[a] are not fighting
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given on Sunday, August 16, 2015 Scripture base: Psalm 1 (NLT) Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. 3 They are like trees planted
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