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2018-06-14T21:21:33-05:00

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Happiness Comes From God

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 9:21 pm By Jim Erwin

Happiness Comes From God Happiness Comes From God is a simple thought reflection from Psalm 127 on the work and family can be pursuits of happiness, but only if they come from God. November 5, 2015 Year B Happiness comes from God. In this psalm, we see two examples of happiness: work and family. Each of these examples are examples of happiness only because God is involved. When God is not involved, the result is in vain. First, work is... Read more

2018-06-14T21:23:36-05:00

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The Lord’s Lawsuit Against His People

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 9:23 pm By Jim Erwin

The Lord’s Lawsuit Against His People The Lord’s Lawsuit Against His People is a simple thought Lectionary reflection from Micah 6:1-8 on the fact that as God’s people, we should value people over property. November 4, 2015 Year B God tells His people to plead their case before Him (Micah 6:1). The Lord has brought on a lawsuit against His people (Micah 6:2). He calls upon the Earth as the judge who will listen to both cases (Micah 6:1, Micah... Read more

2018-06-14T21:29:48-05:00

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ACTS of Prayer

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 9:29 pm By Jim Erwin

ACTS of Prayer ACTS of Prayer is an acronym sermon from Acts 1:1-14 on the model of corporate prayer in which we use adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication to pray. Prayer is the power to the engine of the work of the church. Acts 1:8 Jesus said that He would give us the power to be witnesses. What is the power that He gives to help us be His witnesses? That power is prayer. Acts 1:14 When you look a... Read more

2018-06-14T21:31:23-05:00

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Rewarded For My Righteousness

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 9:31 pm By Jim Erwin

Rewarded For My Righteousness Rewarded For My Righteousness is a simple thought Lectionary reflection from Psalm 18:20-30 on the fact that we can receive rewards for what we do right today. November 3, 2015 Year B Psalm 18:20-30 You might ask yourself: What is the point of living right as a Christian? Is it worth it in the end? While there are rewards in the end for living the right life for Jesus (Romans 14:10, 2 Corinthians 4:14, 2 Corinthians... Read more

2018-06-14T21:36:20-05:00

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Kill Evil With Good

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 9:36 pm By Jim Erwin

Kill Evil With Good Kill Evil With Good is a simple thought Lectionary reflection on the way in which Christians should respond to evildoers. November 2, 2015 Year B There is a famous phrase: “kill them with kindness.” The phrase means that you can change a person by being kind. The inclination for many people is to repay evil with evil. Take vengeance on a person. Do to them what they have done to you. Yet the Bible teaches that... Read more

2015-10-30T17:40:59-05:00

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The Force Awakens

Last updated on: October 30, 2015 at 5:40 pm By Jim Erwin

The Force Awakens There has been much discussion about the use of the Force in the Star Wars saga. Throughout the film series, a group of people use this Force. These Force-sensitive people have special powers that help them do good or bad. The question has been raised: “What is this Force, and how does it relate to faith?” Many people have mentioned comparisons to Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and even Islam. George Lucas spoke about why he put the... Read more

2018-06-14T21:38:19-05:00

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Show Respect

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 9:38 pm By Jim Erwin

Show Respect Show respect is a simple thought Lectionary reflection on the way the Bible teaches that we should treat different neighbors. October 30, 2015 Year B Respect is earned. That is why one learns to show respect to others. The Bible teaches that one of the ways you love another person is by the way you give respect. You rise to greet the elderly (Leviticus 19:32). In the same way, you show how you respect God (Leviticus 19:32). You... Read more

2015-10-29T21:13:54-05:00

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Strange Glory by Charles Marsh

Last updated on: October 29, 2015 at 9:13 pm By Jim Erwin

Strange Glory by Charles Marsh Strange Glory by Charles Marsh, is a unique biography of the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Marsh recounts the events of Bonhoeffer’s life with a flare for experiential narrative. By that I mean that Marsh is able to give us the human experience behind the events in Bonhoeffer’s life. Taking us through the early years of Bonhoeffer’s life to his studies, Marsh guides us through the personal experiences in Bonhoeffer’s life which affected... Read more

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2015-10-29T11:22:01-05:00

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Bitter or Better

Last updated on: October 29, 2015 at 11:22 am By Jim Erwin

Bitter or BetterOctober 29, 2015 Year B Life can make one bitter or better. It depends upon your outlook. In this scene, Naomi returns to Jerusalem with her daughter-in-law Ruth. Naomi and Ruth had spent time in Moab (modern-day Jordan) because Naomi’s husband and sons had died and there was a famine. They spent ten years in this foreign land. It has been a hard experience. It has been so hard that Naomi encouraged both of her daughters-in-law to... Read more

2015-10-28T13:24:47-05:00

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Four Ways God Can Bring Judgment on a Nation

Last updated on: October 28, 2015 at 1:24 pm By Jim Erwin

Four Ways God Can Bring Judgment on a Nation October 28, 2015 Year B When you look at the news today, it seems like our world is turning again into chaos. China and the United States have a quarrel over an incident in the China Sea. The President is considering putting troops on the ground in Syria, where there are alreaady other troops from Russia, China, Syria, as well as the Islamic State terrorists. One would think that judgment... Read more

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