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Jesus Up Close and Personal
“Jesus Up Close and Personal” Luke 9:28-36 Delivered to Church for the Highlands Sunday, February 10, 2012 Transfiguration Sunday I have become hooked on yet another TV show. This one, however, is not like my typical diet of reality shows, recent episodes of the Hoarders, or anything with Larry David. The show I’m stuck […]
See Jesus in the Potato Chip? Wheat?
“Seeing Jesus in the Wheat” John 12:20-33 John Henson Delivered to Church for the Highlands Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 25, 2012 People claim to see Jesus a lot these days. To them, he shows up in all different places.[show images from http://www.stuffthatlookslikejesus.com] They claim to see him in potato chips, in a marble […]
4 Images That Relate to Lent 5B Gospel
The Gospel text for tomorrow is John 12:20-33. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep […]
3 Ways Jesus Makes You Scratch Your Head
For this Sunday, Lent 5B, John 12:20-33 I don’t think I have ever met anyone who didn’t think Jesus was a masterful teacher. His words continue to leave us inspired, encouraged, and challenged. The teaching John captured in the Gospel for this Sunday, John 12:20-33, is a great example of such teaching. One of the […]
How Do You Know God?
For Lent 5B OT Lesson Jeremiah 31:31-34 Read it here at Oremus Bible Browser This passage of Scripture is most known for v.33, I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they will be my people. It was a powerful word […]
John 3:16 Sign, Sans the Rainbow Wig–sermon from today
“Our John 3:16 Sign” John 3:14-21 John Henson Delivered to Church for the Highlands The Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 18, 2012 Podcast is here Do you remember this guy? He tends to pop in our heads when we see the John 3:16 reference. Ever wonder what happened to him? I was amazed to […]
How to Make a Sacrifice
The Psalm for this Sunday, Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22, is a testimony of praise in worship for God’s redemptive help, especially for Israel in the past as they rebelled and suffered in the wilderness. The psalmist called out for the congregation to give thanks to God, remembering that God was good and loving. Read the Psalm […]
Getting Bit by Impatience
Numbers 21:4-9 . . . but the people became impatient on the way. You can’t miss this phrase as you read through the OT text for this Sunday. It just stands out in the passage, more significant–and threatening–than the poisonous serpents. It stands out because it resonates so much with our impatience. It does with […]
How to Be Angry
“Anger Ally” John 2:13-22 Delivered to Church for the Highlands Third Sunday in Lent, March 11, 2012 [Trailer Clip from Anger Management movie] There are some real issues with anger management here. We laugh, but fully realizing that we can identify. We could all use an “anger ally,” couldn’t we? Adam Sandler’s anger ally didn’t […]
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