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Scott Gibson
September 2005
Romans 16:25-27
Have you ever tried to put into one sentence what a magazine or newspaper article, a book you’re reading or a movie...
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Paula Fontana Qualls
September 2005
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Santa Claus, sleigh bells, reindeer. Snow falling, icicles forming, Christmas music playing. Christmas lights,...
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Paula Fontana Qualls
September 2005
Isaiah 40:1-11
So often the Old Testament is perceived as portraying a wrathful God of vengeance. But in this Old Testament passage,...
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Paula Fontana Qualls
September 2005
Isaiah 64:1-9
Have you ever had a conversation with someone only to realize how distant that person was from God. It is a humbling...
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L. Joseph Rosas III
July 2005
Romans 13:8-14
The old adage says, “If your output exceeds your income, your upkeep will be your downfall.” Stress is the leading...
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Rick Ezell
July 2005
Joshua 3:1-17
Transitional moments come with growing up: the changes from childhood to adolescence, adolescence to adulthood. At other...
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Rick Ezell
July 2005
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
In many respects an elevator filled with people is a microcosm of our world today: a large, impersonal institution...
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Roger Willmore
10.26.08
Proper 25
2 Thessalonians 2:1-8
The text before us is one of the most difficult in all of Paul’s writings. Much has been written about this passage, and there is a range of varying views. I am reminded of a recent conversation with an older member of my congregation. He reminded me of days when pastors and preachers preached on the second coming of Jesus Christ. He also reminded me that it had been a while since he had heard a sermon on the subject.
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Roger Willmore
10.19.08
Proper 24
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
In 1 and 2 Thessalonians Paul departs from his usual salutation. In all his other writings, he makes some reference to his apostleship. It seems that he felt...
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Roger Willmore
10.12.08
Proper 23
Philippians 4:1-9
Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi is filled with thanksgiving, rejoicing and praise. It is a letter from the heart of a loving and caring pastor. We see...
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Aaron Bryant
10.05.08
Proper 22
Philippians 3:4-13
It always makes for interesting conversation when you’re engaged in dialogue with someone who can "one-up" your story. You know the scenari you share one of your...
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Aaron Bryant
09.28.08
Proper 21
Philippians 2:1-13
Not too long ago I was engaged in a friendly—but serious—theological discussion with a dear friend. We had both outlined our points and kindly presented our cases...
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Mark A. Johnson
09.21.08
Proper 20
Philippians 1:21-30
The great hope of the Christian faith is that we will go to heaven when we pass from this life. Don Piper is a Baptist pastor from Texas who has written the...
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Mark A. Johnson
09.14.08
Proper 19
Romans 14:1-12
Nancy Ortberg tells the story of her daughter coming home from a church service with a note in her pocket. She was so deeply touched about what her daughter had written...
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