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Heaven on my Mind (a Sermon on Revelation 21:1-6)

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.” (Revelations 21:1) Yes, I’m preaching on Heaven … again!  It’s been a few … Continue reading

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Many Nations, One Family (a Sermon on Acts 2:1-14)

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as … Continue reading

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No Yachting in Heaven! (a Sermon on Revelation 21:1-6)

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.” (Revelation 21:1) Heaven: what is it, where is it, and are you in … Continue reading

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The Hope of Heaven (a Sermon on Revelation 7:9-17)

“After these things I saw, and behold, a great multitude, which no man could number, out of every nation and of all tribes and peoples and tongues, stand­ing before the throne and before the Lamb, arrayed in white robes, and … Continue reading

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Have Faith in what you See and Hear (A sermon on Matthew 11:2-6)

Now when John in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent a message by his disciples and asked him, “Are you the Coming One, or should we wait for someone else?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John … Continue reading

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Faithful Servants (A sermon on Luke 12:35-40)

“Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes … Continue reading

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The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35)

I’ve had some pretty intense pastoral encounters this past week. I think that’s the right term – ‘pastoral encounters’? I’m referring to those dialogues I have occasionally with people that are deep and spiritual, and I’ve had quite a number … Continue reading

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Ripped off by God? (Matthew 20:1-16)

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the workers for one denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. When he … Continue reading

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The Parable of the Great Big Party (Matthew 22:1-14)

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the … Continue reading

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