Category: Preaching
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Faith That Moves Us All sermon from Mark 2
Mark 2, verse 5 says that when Jesus saw THEIR faith, he responded with a controversial declaration to the paralyzed man lying on the mat in the middle of a packed room that included the authorized Scripture interpreters of that time (the scribes and more). What did everyone do? What were their responses? And how…
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Our Calling As People of Faith sermon
Someone asked me if I get nervous when I know I’m about to speak (preach). I said no- well, unless it’s somewhere new I’m preaching, I don’t really get nervous. Later when I thought about that question more, I realized that a more fuller response would be to share that I don’t get nervous- I…
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Freedom Not Favoritism sermon from Luke 4
When entering new spaces, many of us (like me) often shrink ourselves—quiet, cautious, observant. But Jesus entered his ministry boldly, declaring his mission from Isaiah and proclaiming, “Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21) His hometown was initially proud, expecting special treatment. But Jesus challenged that, reminding them through Elijah and…
