Acts 2: 29-42 Those who heard Peter explain how Jesus was the Messiah and reiterated the promise of the Father to send the baptism of the Holy Spirit asked what they should do in response to what they heard. Peter said they should repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the…
Tag: Jesus
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…
Come and See, Come and Hear
Psalm 66: 5-7, 16-20 The greatest Mother’s Day tribute ever uttered came from a very successful businessman. He said: “Yes, I am a self-made man – but the blueprints came from my mother. The kids next door told their mother she wasn’t to lift a finger on Mother’s day. They were going to do all…
You Still Do Not Know Me?
John 14: 8-14 In his autobiography, The Ragman’s Son, actor Kirk Douglas told how much pride he felt in been recognized on the street by strangers. On one occasion, he was walking down the street when a taxi pulled over to the curb. A pretty woman smiled and called to him, “Mr. Douglas!” Figuring she…
What Things?
Luke 24: 13-35 Two brothers grew up in the country. One day one of them announced he was going to the big city to seek his fortune. The other one said he’d stay home, look after the farm and their parents. The brother in the city became a salesman, had great success, and eventually became…
If You Just Tell Me
John 20: 19-31 Thomas might have said, “If you just tell me he was here, that’s NOT enough for me. I need to touch him.” For Thomas, he needed to put his fingers in the holes and his hand in the hole made by the spear. Seeing Jesus wasn’t enough either. He evidently was so…
Two Accounts
John 20: 1-18 Bloopers, even typos, appear in church bulletins or websites occasionally – bloopers like these: Our Easter service is always very popular. We suggest you get here early so you can get a good seat in the BACK; The choirs and actors will meet Wednesday evening before the cantata for a STRESS rehearsal;…
To Make A Ruckus
Matthew 21: 1-11 Back in January of 1993, April, Eli and I visited my family in Baltimore. While we were there, the inauguration of Bill Clinton was scheduled. We decided to go to D.C and see the inauguration parade. April and I met in Washington while in seminary years before, but we never saw the…
So You May Believe
John 11: 1-45 The text from the eleventh chapter of John was lengthy, I know. It reminded me of the preacher who spoke twenty minutes on Isaiah, twenty minutes on Ezekiel, twenty minutes on Jeremiah, and twenty minutes on Daniel. Then he announced, “We have now come to the twelve minor prophets. What place will…
Departure From the Norm
John 9: 1-17, 28-41 A traveler was found by a U.S. Customs official to be carrying a half-gallon bottle from Mexico. The official asked the man what it contained. The traveler replied, “It’s just holy water. I took it from the shrine I visited. They say it causes miracles.” The inspector was suspicious and opened…
Psalm 102 in The Message 