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Are you an Olympian Christian?
given on Sunday, February 23, 2014 Are you tired of all the news from the Olympics? Has the coverage interrupted every morning and evening viewing routines? Has the social networking pieces driven you to consider life as a hermit? Or have the Olympics left you inspired? Regardless of how the…
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God’s Gifts wordle
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A Bridge Named Obey
given on Sunday, August 25, 2013 Last week I shared one of the biggest keys to understanding the Old Testament that I have found to date: the Jewish people were selected from all the peoples in God’s world to serve as a holy people with the purpose of being priests. …
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Why should Christians read the Old Testament?
given on Sunday, August 18, 2013 Why should Christians read the Old Testament? Much of our Christian Bible studies focus around the New Testament, but that is not even half of the entire Bible. And yes, the COS curriculum has lead to today’s thoughts. For that, I apologize, yet…
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In the Words of Saint Patrick
given on Sunday, March 17, 2013 In the Words of Saint Patrick Reading about St. Patrick revealed a few surprises. First, I had no idea beforehand of the historical significance of the man himself. I was surprised to learn that he had been kidnapped by the Druids from his…
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God’s Gifts: The Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control
given on 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2012 Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26 the CEB 16 I say be guided by the Spirit and you won’t carry out your selfish desires. 17 A person’s selfish desires are set against the Spirit, and the Spirit is set against one’s selfish desires. They…
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Protest, Reform, or Remain the Same
given on Sunday, November 3, 2012 Scripture Connection: Romans 3:9-28 from the Message We’re All in the Same Sinking Boat [Remember Paul is speaking to the church in Rome] 9-20 So where does that put us? Do we Jews get a better break than the others? Not really. Basically, all of…
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Let’s Go Fishing!
given on Sunday, August 19, 2012 Scripture reference: Luke 15:1-12 Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer. The days are getting shorter, the growing season moves into the harvest season, and school reopens. Summer vacations are over, a new routine becomes established, and . . . and what do we…
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It’s Too Darn Hot: How can I stay Christian?
given on Sunday, July 15, 2012–this may seem a little light-hearted, but the problems brought in by heat can make us act a little less than Christian. Scripture base: Psalms 16 Every time I turn around, the thermometer reads 90 something. By the time I turn around and look…
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Change: Me, the Church, or Both?
given on Sunday, June 1, 2012 Change: Me, the Church, or Both? Try as I might, I cannot figure out why things change when they do or why they do not change. Sometimes changes come from natural events such as a tornado, a volcano, a hurricane, or a…
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