Tag: church
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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…
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Looking Back to go Forward sermon from Luke 5
The author of the book of Luke was purposeful in giving an “orderly account” of the events in Jesus’ life- even before Jesus’ earthly life- to help us to discern who he really was. When Simon was told to drop his nets in Luke 5, what made him respond and do it even when it…
