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On Being Proud that I Sin Less

Luke 7:36-50 We have two characters in contrast in this week’s text.  One, referred in the gossipy way, “a sinful woman.”  The other a man named Simon who was a member to the sect of Pharisees.  Both wanted to see Jesus.  Simon invited Jesus to his house for dinner.  The unnamed woman snuck in uninvited.  …

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Between Christmas and New Year’s

This week is a “between week.”  Maybe a time for a breath, or to enjoy the leftover turkey sandwich, or return that sweater that just doesn’t fit.  However this week comes to you, it is a week that usually is a break from the rush up to the holidays.  Let me suggest that we also …

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What Language Do We Use to Address Jesus

          If we go to a shopping man in North America, we speak English to get what we want.  If we go to a restaurant in France, we speak French.  If we travel to Greece, we speak Greek to find our way to the Acropolis.  And when we become personally involved with Jesus, we pray.  …

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Tragedy and Triumph

The Lives of the Kings of Israel           In June and July the sermons will be on “The Kings of the Israel.”  The theme is triumph and tragedy that we face in our lives.  Saul, David, and Solomon had to face very real tests if they would be obedient to God.  When the King obeyed …

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