Tag: John Wesley
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The Family of Noah
Sermon given for the 2nd Sunday of Lent; a mini-series on the Old Testament families. Scripture connections (using the New Living Translation): Genesis 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Genesis 6: 5-10 5 The Lord observed the extent of human wickedness on…
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It’s Advent Eve!
Sermon for Sunday, November 26, 2017 How many of you know that today is the last Sunday of the church year? When considering the Sunday calendar, today is like “Advent Eve”. Therefore, what better time is there to write our Christmas card letter. The custom of sending Christmas cards has…
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How does our church interpret Christianity?
Sermon given on Sunday, November 12, 2017: We lost one of our members at the age of 97 this week, and while preparing for the funeral, I could not get rid of the lessons that she taught our community. Please understand that the audience knew Ms. Bonnie very well, but…
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Paul’s tools will work
Sermon given on Sunday, November 5, 2017. After completing the letters of Paul to the early churches, this sermon focuses on the letters he wrote to the pastors he appointed to two of the churches, Timothy and Titus. For two months I have been totally consumed with the fallout…
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Luther’s Reformation. Wesley’s Methods. Today’s Revival?
Today is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. This is the sermon given on Sunday, October 29, 2017. This week, on Halloween, October 31, 2017, there is a Christian milestone to celebrate—the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of 95 theses challenging the problems of the Catholic Church. This…
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Have you experienced highway hypnosis in your faith journey?
Sermon for Sunday, June 25, 2016 Scripture connections: Opening scripture: Psalm 86:11-12, NLT 11 Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. 12 With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God.…
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Stage 4 in Faith: Blossoming in the SONshine
given on Sunday, May 21, 2017: fourth stage in mini-series of Faith Development Scripture connections: (using the NLT) Numbers 11:26-29 26 Two men, Eldad and Medad, had stayed behind in the camp. They were listed among the elders, but they had not gone out to the Tabernacle. Yet the Spirit…
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Stage 3 in Faith: Grow & Multiply
given on Mothers Day Sunday, May 14, 2017: Part 3 in mini-series on Stages of Faith Scripture connections: Psalm 31:1-5, 14-16 1O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. 2 Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue…
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Stage 2 of Faith Development: Checking it out
given on Sunday, May 7, 2017: Mini-series on the Four Stages of Faith Development Scripture Connections: Luke 10:38-42, NLT 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at…
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From Kids to Saints: God is there
given on Sunday, October 30, 2016 Scripture connection: using the NLT I Thessalonians 5:14-17 14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. 15 See that no one pays back evil…
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