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Tim Peck
November 2004
Romans 5:1-11
Many people live spiritual lives that are filled with uncertainty. Does God accept me, or doesn’t He? Has God forgiven...
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Tim Peck
November 2004
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
There are few things that match the joy of unexpectedly discovering something good. Whether it’s discovering money...
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Tim Peck
November 2004
Romans 5:12-19
Each of us has a unique story. We live our lives in the story mode, as the narratives of our individual lives intersect...
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Greg Hollifield
November 2004
2 Peter 1:16-21
Postmodern sages would have us believe that certainty is only an illusion in the minds of fanatics and fools. Despite...
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Greg Hollifield
November 2004
Micah 6:1-8
Nobody wants to receive a summons to court, especially family court. Every family has its fair share of dirty laundry....
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Greg Hollifield
November 2004
Matthew 4:12-17; Isaiah 9:1-4
It was a typical news night: stories of national political corruption; wars abroad; local murders, rapes,...
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Austin B. Tucker
November 2004
John 1:29-42
John the Baptist understood the Passover ritual as a picture of the sacrifice of Christ. Seeing Jesus coming toward him...
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Greg Hollifield
Jan. 4, 2009
Second Sunday After Christmas (B)
Ephesians 1:3-14
At this point in the year when we’re trying to recall our Christmas benefactors in order to acknowledge their generosity with an appropriate thank-you note, we do well to remember the spiritual blessings bestowed upon us by our Supreme Benefactor—blessings listed by Paul in Ephesians 1:3-14.
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Greg Hollifield
Jan. 11, 2009
Baptism of the Lord (B)
Genesis 1:1-5
Everyone knows the joke about the fellow who, when asked for directions, always answered, “You can’t get there from here.”
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Greg Hollifield
Jan. 18, 2009
Second Sunday After Epiphany (B)
1 Samuel 3:1-20
If a preacher occupies the pulpit long enough, he is likely to experience just about anything. During my first pastorate, lightning struck...
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Jerry Drace
Jan. 25, 2009
Third Sunday After Epiphany (B)
Mark 1:14-20
Two men who were earthly cousins shared a common faith and a heavenly Father. In this passage John the Baptist is ending his ministry in...
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Jerry Drace
Feb. 1, 2009
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (B)
Mark 1:21-28
Jesus has now chosen four men to be His first followers. They were two sets of brothers. Simon Peter and Andrew were casting their net. This...
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Mark Johnson
Feb. 8, 2009
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (B)
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
You’re in a conference in a big meeting room in a fancy hotel. You get to the meeting early. Over to the side of the room is a very...
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Mark Johnson
Feb. 15, 2009
Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (B)
2 Kings 5:1-14
What is your wildest dream for your church? As you ponder that question, you may have a dream of a place where there is joy and excitement....
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