Tag Archives: Jesus

Maître d’s for Jesus

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

A panda bear escapes from the zoo and is forced to live on his own. It turns out that he really enjoys eating in nice restaurants, but of course being a panda with no job and no money he is … Continue reading →

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Jesus Hissed

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

On the train to Brindavan a Swami sits beside a common man who asks him if indeed he has attained self-mastery, as the name “Swami” implies. “I have,” says the Swami. “And have you mastered anger?” “I have.” “You mean … Continue reading →

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Retreat into Lent

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

The local sheriff was looking for a deputy, and one of the applicants – who was not known to be the brightest academically, was called in for an interview. “Okay,” began the sheriff, “What is 1 and 1?” “Eleven,” came … Continue reading →

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The One Authority – the Only Authority – Jesus the Christ

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

“For centuries people believed that Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. Aristotle was regarded as the greatest thinker of all time, and surely he would not be wrong. … Continue reading →

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bend” (Philippians 2:10)

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

For the name of Jesus, we return to Christmas Eve. The angels have finished their announcement of the birth of the messiah to a group of shepherds. The angels return to heaven. The shepherds leave their sheep to fend for … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift of All

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Sara Wood and her son, Landon, were facing a bleak Christmas this year. Landon is five years old. They were sleeping in the same bed at her parent’s home. Her husband and his father, Staff Sgt. Scott Wood, died four … Continue reading →

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Avoid the Pigeon-holers

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Rick Scott was a healthcare executive who became governor of Florida last January. He pushed through a law requiring drug tests for all state employees. Before I continue, please note, as governor, Rick Scott is a state employee.   Last … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Wayne Parker “was talking last week with a professor friend of (his) at (a) local university. He teaches a freshman level chemistry class and told (Wayne) about a phone call he had received from a parent of one of his … Continue reading →

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Getting on Jesus’ Case

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

What were the odds? That some Canaanite woman could ever get Jesus’ attention and then to have Jesus fulfill her request? What were the odds? If this woman can receive God’s grace, how easy is it for us? Certainly she … Continue reading →

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You Never Walk Alone

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

Tony Campolo is a professor of sociology and a popular speaker. Campolo has written many books about social justice. I have quoted him in a few times in previous sermons. He was once invited to a women’s conference where he … Continue reading →

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