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Sermons on the Gospels

The Schizophrenic Jesus? (Matthew 5:21-48)

“You have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago, ‘You must not murder,’ and ‘Whoever murders will be subject to punishment.’ But I say to you, anyone who is angry with his brother without a cause … Continue reading

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The Islamic Jesus? (Matthew 5:13-20)

Do not think that I have come to destroy the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to destroy them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not … Continue reading

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Blessed are the Poor in spirit?! (Matthew 5:1-13)

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst … Continue reading

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Christmas Day 2010. (John 1:1-5)

“In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. Through him all things were made, and apart from him was not anything made that was made. … Continue reading

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20-year Anniversary Service. (John 3:5-16)

“You must be born from above”, said Jesus. “The wind blows where it wills. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of … Continue reading

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God With Us. (A sermon on Matthew 1:18-25)

“Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, … Continue reading

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy! (A sermon on Colossians 1:15-17)

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities–all things were created through … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Best Joke? (A sermon on Luke Luke 18:9-14)

To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood … Continue reading

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The Joy of Repetition! (A sermon on Luke Luke 18:1-8)

…”In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ “For some … Continue reading

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