Sermon Philemon 1-21 Unlearning Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Philemon 1-21 Unlearning The Rev. Charles Hoffacker At this time of year, students and teachers are returning to educational institutions of every kind. Pre-schools. Elementary schools. Middle schools. Hugh schools. Colleges and universities and graduate schools. New friendships [...]
Sermon Titus 2:11-14 All I Want For Christmas... Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Titus 2:11-14 All I Want For Christmas... The Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger All done? The rush about over? Any problems? If you were shopping for people like me, there were probably some - [...]
Have we not become a quick fix culture? Jiffy Lube. Fast food. Instant oatmeal. One hour photo service. One day cleaners. Speed reading clinics. And we all have microwave ovens. Why? Only one reason that I can see. Certainly not the quality or results. Speed. Frozen dinner in seven minutes.
Sudie Black went out of her way to befriend strangers and newcomers to her town. It was nothing for her to sit up all night at a hospital, or to help a sick mother, to cook and clean for the elderly, and still turn up every Sunday to teach her Sunday School class. Why do people do things like that?
Sermon 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Idle Hands Are the Devil's Workshop 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Idle Hands Are the Devil's Workshop Dr. Philip W. McLarty Let's begin by recognizing the elephant in the room: A lot of people don't like Paul. They find him to be opinionated and outspoken; at best, condescending; at worse, chauvinistic; egotistical [...]
Have we not become a quick fix culture? Whatever we need, whatever we do, of prime importance is speed. Jiffy Lube. Fast food. Instant oatmeal. One hour photo service. One day cleaners. Speed reading clinics. Now, I admit that there is stuff in print not worth much time. But speed read Shakespeare?
The late well-known psychologist, Carl Rogers, "Doing what feels right proves to be a competent and trustworthy guide to behavior which is truly satisfying." Now if this be a widespread attitude in contemporary society, then it constitutes a real crisis for Biblical faith.
Heads up: The sermon this morning is about money. Don't blame me. It's the lectionary reading of the day, and the Spirit says, "Stick with the text." So, buckle your seat beats, as we explore the nature of money and its place in a life of faith. I'll try not to step on your toes.
Talking and listening to God is like talking over the telephone: Like when Grandma calls, you can't see her, but you know she's there, and you can say anything you want, and she'll understand. She just loves to hear your voice.
How do we remember to remember. That is the problem for our time. The modern idea that we can ignore historic communities, family, church, nation and the rituals of remembrance which create and sustain them has proven to be an illusion. Television doesn't help. Charles Krauthammer writes, "The ultimate instrument for forgetting is television."