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Advent Faith
Lighting the Bethlehem Candle reminds us of the faith of Joseph and Mary. Joseph did as the angel commanded. Mary declared herself to be the servant of the Lord and added “let it be as you have said.” We don’t … Continue reading
Advent: Week 2, Faith
Today we light the Bethlehem candle and read about the faith of Joseph of Mary. I’ve said many times that faith is more than belief. Today’s sermon looks at faith in terms of trust, response and action.
Advent Faith
December 6, 2015 text: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 The theme of last week was Hope and we lit the Prophet’s candle in our Advent wreath. This week our theme is Faith and we light the Bethlehem candle. It took great … Continue reading
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May I Suggest Advent?
Originally published in The Calhoun Times November 21, 2015 I love Christmas and always have. I want to get that right out in the open before anyone gets the wrong idea. There are some things about the celebration of Christmas … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Advent candles, Advent Season, Advent wreat, faith, Hope, Joy, Peace
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Standing on the Promise
October 25, 2015 | text: Galatians 3:1-14 Paul wrote his letter to the Galatain churches to address a crisis; after he had been there and preached the Gospel, which many received, a group of Jewish Christians … Continue reading
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The Weightier Matters of the Law
August 23, 2015 | text: Matthew 23:1-12, 23-24 All of Matthew 23 prescribes woe to the scribes and Pharisees but I would like to focus on two particular paragraphs. Jesus speaks of the Pharisees sitting on … Continue reading
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Tagged commandments, faith, Jesus, justice, Law, love of God, Matthew 23, mercy, Pharisees, scribes
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