“It was the work of the shepherds, representing the many common folk throughout the ages longing for the coming of the Lord to deliver and save, who were told he had come, and he could be found. HE HAS COME AND HE CAN BE FOUND.”
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Matthew 10: 40-42 Jesus said this morning in our text, “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me.” Earlier this week, I read this little story, and it seemed to be appropriate. A teenage girl brought her new boyfriend home to meet her parents. They were appalled by his appearance: leather jacket, tattoos, and multiple piercings. Later, the…
I’m Staying Home
Matthew 10: 27-39 Maybe because of this text of scripture or that I was at Annual Conference this week, this illustration seems appropriate. Jesus was walking along one day when he came upon a man crying, and he said, “My friend, what’s wrong?” The man replied, “I’m blind. Can you help me?” Jesus healed the…
What We Will Be
Acts 1: 1-11 A few minutes ago we confessed our belief he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. Not to be disrespectful, but does that mean he flew? A lady was flying with her infant daughter. When they landed, they were met in the waiting area by…
Same Mind, Same Purpose
1 Corinthians 1: 10-19 A couple was celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A friend remarked to the husband, “It’s amazing how well you and your wife get along. Don’t you ever have disagreements?” The honored husband replied, “Oh, sure, quite often.” “And yet,” friend said, “you must get over them quickly.” “Ah, that’s the secret,”…
You’re A Participant
Luke 21: 5-19 This past week most if not all of us participated in the honorable practice of voting for candidates for office. In fact, we can participate in campaigns and elections in several ways in addition to voting. It was time for the politicians to go campaigning in the backwoods and rural areas of…
Who We Long to Be
Luke 10:25-37 Since I’ve been here, I’ve shared with you two scriptures that exemplify the simplicity of our faith. From Psalm 102 in The Message paraphrase we heard, “God heard the groans of the doomed and opened their death cells.” Today, we heard from Luke 10 to be merciful to the ones who need mercy….
Bring Him What You Are
And he stood up, and immediately took the mat and went out before all of them; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” — Mark 2: 12 Great God, I love you. We have never seen anything like this! Alleluia. “Bring him your best. …
Psalm 102 in The Message 