Crazy Stupid Generous
Luke 16:19-31 As we continue our Lenten journey to the cross, we come to yet another parable. The first week we heard the parable of the merciful Samaritan challenged our…
Tag: Lent
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Prodigals and Hypocrites
Luke 15:1-32 So far in our journey to the cross during Lent, we have been challenged by the parables of Jesus. The first week his parable of the merciful Samaritan…
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What About “Repent or Perish”?
Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 In 2002 my best friend Jill and I went on this great vacation to New Orleans. We stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast in the Garden…
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Isn’t What I’m Already Doing Good Enough?
Luke 10:25-37 For several months now I just haven’t been feeling well. My stomach is upset. I have this head and neck pain that just won’t go away. And these…
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How to Be a Disciple: Let Jesus be who he is
Mark 11:1-11 This morning obviously is Palm Sunday, so you already know what’s coming in the text. I’ll simply remind you that this is Mark’s gospel and all the spiritual…
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How to Be a Disciple: Don’t be alarmed
Mark 13:1-8, 24-37 When I am deciding what verses to preach on each Sunday, I usually follow a plan called the Narrative Lectionary. This is a four-year long cycle of…
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How to Be a Disciple: Love God, take care of others
Mark 12:28-34, 38-44 This morning as we continue our journey through the gospel of Mark and learn its lessons on how to be a disciple of Jesus, we come to…
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How to Be a Disciple: Trust and pray
Mark 11:12-14, 19-25 This morning we are going to tackle some verses that I find pretty challenging, especially in light of what we are currently experiencing. We are continuing our…
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How to Be a Disciple: Healed for service
Mark 10:32-52 Each year from Christmas to Easter we focus on one of the four gospels, the four theological biographies of Jesus. This year while I have been gone, you’ve…