Monthly Archives: August 2015

Persecution Complex

Posted on August 31, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

Yesterday’s sermon (you can listen here) was from the book of Revelation and focused on Rev. 2:1-7 written to the church in Ephesus.  Part of it talked about how the church in Ephesus had done a good job of calling … Continue reading →

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All’s quiet in the sanctuary

Posted on August 21, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

Our church has been very active today for a Friday.  There’s been a truck bringing supplies from the food bank, people doing a deep cleaning of one of the rooms, someone checking on the water situation from some rain water … Continue reading →

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Second Chances will come to an end

Posted on August 20, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

This is a snippet from this coming Sunday’s sermon: …His eyes like a flame of fire… – Revelation 1:14 The same eyes that John saw crying and caring all those years ago will one day be penetrating and ready to … Continue reading →

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Kathie Lee preaches Jesus on national TV

Posted on August 19, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

Diane asked me this morning if I heard about Kathie Lee Gifford and what she said on TV.  I told her that I read that she gave a “loving tribute to Frank”, whatever that means.  Diane said, Kathie Lee preached … Continue reading →

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You who don’t go to church…

Posted on August 18, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

I often use the analogy of a person who claims to be a Christian, but doesn’t go to church  is like a ship sailing alone in pirate infested waters.  It’s easy pickings for the enemy.  It’s much more difficult for … Continue reading →

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To be like Hillary’s server – wiped clean

Posted on August 14, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

I’m aware that some of you might not be able to get past your own personal political biases about this illustration.  As the late night comedians make jokes about real life, I like to take everyday things and things in … Continue reading →

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What you wear to church

Posted on August 13, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

I’d rather be in church with ten people wearing flip flops and shorts who want to change the world for Jesus than… Continue reading →

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Grace doesn’t permit sin. Grace forgives sin.

Posted on August 11, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

There has to be some law, meaning something to which we measure ourselves against so that we may see our need for grace. And that is love. Continue reading →

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We’re all wrong about some things we think we’re right about

Posted on August 4, 2015 by He stirs up the people...

This morning a young woman posted this on Facebook: So I feel incredibly stupid. I’ve been watching Hocus Pocus ever since I can remember; I’ve probably seen it a million times! However, it wasn’t until this morning that I learned … Continue reading →

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