15
Jun
Posted by bsheets in Faith, God, Preaching, Sermon. Leave a Comment
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Seeds of Grace
Pentecost 2B – GSLC 2009
Mark 4:26-34
Grace and Peace to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
With what can we compare the kingdom of God or what parable will we use for it? These words of Jesus have been running through my mind [...]
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12
Oct
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Pastor Al had an interesting phrase today during his sermon. He chose to preach on the Prodigal Son this week. Speakng of welcoming others as the father in the story welcomes the younger son, PAM said “We need to keep ourselves from making so much noise outside the celebration, like the older son, so that [...]
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18
Jan
Posted by bsheets in Faith, Preaching, Religion. Leave a Comment
Tyranny defines truth literally, using that definition to hoard and distribute power. Imagination embraces the other, mystery, and the rich varieties of ambiguity. Imagination at least has the possibility of serving a community. Ah, dear preacher, here’s to an increase of your quiet, lively attention and your rich imagination. ~Gordon Lathrop (The Preacher: A Spirituality)
Attention & Imagination – these [...]
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