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2018-06-12T23:26:41-05:00

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How A Leader Prays

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 11:26 pm By Jim Erwin

How A Leader Prays How A Leader Prays is a simple thought reflection from Nehemiah 1:1-11: May 31, 2016 Year C Leaders are led by God. In order to be led by God, a leader must learn to pray. Prayer is an essential private discipline of a leader. Leaders learn to lead as they trust God in prayer. In Nehemiah 1:1-11, we have an example of a leader who prays. THE CIRCUMSTANCE (Nehemiah 1:1-3) The strength of a people was... Read more

2016-05-30T18:17:01-05:00

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Creation and Fall by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Last updated on: May 30, 2016 at 6:17 pm By Jim Erwin

Creation and Fall by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Creation and Fall by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (subtitled A Theological Exposition of Genesis 1-3) is the English edition of the third volume in the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works. The editors of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works series share a summary for the reason that Bonhoeffer wrote Creation and Fall (9): “The denial or downplaying of the Old Testament as scripture by Christians has contributed to a dualistic separation of creation and redemption and of the public and the... Read more

2016-05-30T15:19:58-05:00

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1 Kings 8:14-21 Blessing God for the Material Blessings He Gives Me

Last updated on: May 30, 2016 at 3:19 pm By Jim Erwin

1 Kings 8:14-21 Blessing God for the Material Blessings He Gives Me 1 Kings 8:14-21 Blessing God for the Material Blessings He Gives Me is a sermon on the relationship between the blessings God gives me (which are mostly material) and how I can bless God back. “The king turned around and blessed the entire congregation of Israel while they were standing.” (1 Kings 8:14, HCSB) God blesses me through His promises. (1 Kings 8:14-15) “He said: May the Lord... Read more

2018-06-12T23:27:20-05:00

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God’s Love Is My Refuge

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 11:27 pm By Jim Erwin

God’s Love Is My Refuge God’s Love Is My Refuge is a simple thought reflection from Psalm 5:1-12 May 30, 2016 Year C Psalm 5:1-12 God’s love in my refuge. There are times when I may feel sad (Psalm 5:1), or pray to God in times of difficulty (Psalm 5:2-3). I can depend upon God. He is bigger and stronger than all kinds of evil that may come my way. God is stronger than: The wicked (Psalm 5:4) The boastful... Read more

2016-05-26T21:42:23-05:00

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Joshua 22:1-34 How to Peacefully Resolve Problems

Last updated on: May 26, 2016 at 9:42 pm By Jim Erwin

Joshua 22:1-34 How to Peacefully Resolve Problems Joshua 22:1-34 How to Peacefully Resolve Problems – let’s begin with a story: That little weasel. Ben took one look through the glass wall and knew what was going on. His supervisor was in there telling the boss about “his” great ideas for increasing production – except the ideas had come from Ben, over lunch that very day. Well, if that’s the way Larry wanted to play, maybe a few scratches on his... Read more

2018-06-12T23:28:53-05:00

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Worship Leads to Missions

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 11:28 pm By Jim Erwin

Worship Leads to Missions Worship Leads to Missions is a simple thought Lectionary reflection from Psalm 96:1-13 about the relationship between worship and missions. May 26, 2016 Year C Psalm 96:1-13 “Missions in not the ultimate goal of the Church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship does not.” – John Piper Worship leads to missions. Worship and missions are related purposes for the Christian. There are five purposes which every Christian is to fulfill: fellowship, discipleship, ministry, missions and worship.... Read more

2018-06-12T23:50:34-05:00

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Worship Leads to Missions

Last updated on: June 12, 2018 at 11:50 pm By Jim Erwin

Worship Leads to Missions Worship Leads to Missions is a simple thought Lectionary reflection from Psalm 96:1-13 about the way that worship can lead a Christian to missions. May 26, 2016 Year C Psalm 96:1-13 “Missions in not the ultimate goal of the Church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship does not.” – John Piper Worship leads to missions. Worship and missions are related purposes for the Christian. There are five purposes which every Christian is to fulfill: fellowship, discipleship, ministry,... Read more

2016-05-24T20:55:47-05:00

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Revelation 11:1-14 Our Gospel Witness

Last updated on: May 24, 2016 at 8:55 pm By Jim Erwin

Revelation 11:1-14 Our Gospel Witness When we come to this section of Revelation, there are two methods of interpretation. The first interpretation is to take this passage as a description of literal witnesses and events during the Tribulation period. These two witnesses are real prophet-evangelists whose ministry opposes the Antichrist and inspires people to come to Jesus. The second interpretation method is to spiritualize these events. In this case, the two witnesses are representative of the church during the Tribulation... Read more

2016-05-24T17:45:05-05:00

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Living Your Christian Purpose Consistently

Last updated on: May 24, 2016 at 5:45 pm By Jim Erwin

Living Your Christian Purpose Consistently May 24, 2016 Year C Ephesians 5:15-21 It is very hard to be consistent. We have a hard time doing something on a regular basis, unless there is a motive that keeps us going. Many times, the motive is money, or some other priority that focuses on ourselves. These motives are selfish. It takes maturity to understand that living out a consistent life (especially a consistent internal, personal, spiritual life) benefits yourself and others. The... Read more

2016-05-23T15:24:03-05:00

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#TeamGod

Last updated on: May 23, 2016 at 3:24 pm By Jim Erwin

#TeamGod May 23, 2016 Year C Psalm 124:1-8 There has been a tradition to pick sides and name that side with the following: #Team_________. For example, when Conan O’Brian was kicked out of his position as host of the Tonight Show by the producers who wanted Jay Leno, there were people on Twitter pickings sides: Are you on #TeamConan or #TeamJay? It’s become common to pick a team, put a hashtag and label it Team _____. Even in the most... Read more

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