Sunday, October 30, 2022

Different Authorities in the Church is Problematic

 

The danger of preaching on Reformation Day is giving a sermon about ol' Marty rather than Jesus.    He gets a nod, but hopefully I stayed on track.

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IMAGE CREDIT

Martin Luther, 1529, by Lucas Cranach the Elder.   Image is public domain and found at Wikimedia Commons.


Sunday, October 23, 2022

The Jews aren't the Problem

 

Antisemitism can be a easy trap to fall into.   Beware.


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IMAGE CREDIT

The Pharisee and the Publican. 1873 by unknown. Image is public domain and found at Wikimedia Commons.


Sunday, October 16, 2022

Someone wants you to fight with Him

 

God wants you to contend with him.   Don't go back to being a trickster.   Get back to God and mix it up!


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IMAGE CREDIT

Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, 1855, by Gustave Doré. Image is public domain and found at Wikimedia Commons.


Sunday, October 2, 2022

Mustard seed = because they need help

 

I walked into the pulpit feeling pretty unprepared.   Ultimately, I think it became a decent sermon.   Thanks, Holy Spirit!


 

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