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Theology and Praxis (A sermon on John 9)

“As [Jesus] passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his … Continue reading

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The Deserving Poor? (A sermon on Luke 16:19-31)

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what … Continue reading

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The Parable of the Sly Bastard (A sermon on Luke 16:1-9)

[Jesus] also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I … Continue reading

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Hating your family for Jesus’ sake?! (A sermon on Luke 14:25-33)

Now “Now large crowds were travelling with Jesus. He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, as well as his own life, he can’t be … Continue reading

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Jesus heals a man with who won’t shut up! (Mark 1:40-45)

“And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with compassion , he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be … Continue reading

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