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Sermon on Philippians 2:5-11, Palm Sunday, “Exalted or Humbled”

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

“Exalted or Humbled” is a sermon interpretation of Philippians 2:5-11.  The theme image plays on the common misunderstanding that Jesus came to be a political king, a Jewish ruler.  It seeks to raise the question about what kind of “King” is Jesus really?
       
As we hear those familiar words from Philippians, I have to [...]

Sermon for Isaiah 43:16-21, Lent 5, “Restore New”

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Theme: the Lord God said, “Behold, I make all things new.” ” I restore that which is old, corroded and scarred into someone/something new.
          
That phrase is found throughout the whole Bible, including the Old Testament lesson for today in Isaiah, chapter 43. In Isaiah 43, we hear that phrase again that God [...]

Sermon for Luke 15:1-32, Lent 4, “Prodigal Son”

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

“The Prodigal Son” is a sermon interpretation of Luke 15.  The following image portrays the rebellious son wining and dining and then a forgiving father and repentant son in the foreground.
       
What does this old classic parable of Jesus have to do with us? Obviously, there are three complex characters: the prodigal son, the [...]

Sermon on Luke 13: 1-9, Lent 3, “Last Chance”

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Theme:  Jesus gives humanity a “Last Chance” to be productive and bear fruit.
Every month, most of us receive a utility bill in the mail.  If you miss just one payment, your next bill will look something like this (see image), which includes a warning of disconnection!  This is your Last Chance to pay up [...]

Sermon on Luke 13:31-35, Lent 2, “Violence Epidemic”

Friday, January 15th, 2010

“Violence Epidemic” is a sermon interpretation of Luke 13:31-35.
       
While it is difficult to see in the smaller image above, the middle teen has a handgun in his back pocket.
I do not need to tell you the stories about Waco, Oklahoma City, Columbine, Virginia Tech, because those words symbolize the violence found in our [...]

Sermon on Luke 4:1-13, Lent 1, “Temptations”

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

“Temptations” is a sermon starter for Luke 4: 1-13.

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Temptations are real and an actual part of our daily lives. Temptations are not theoretical, [...]