Morning Worship, 2/26/12

The spirit and letter of the law don't always match. We know that from everyday life. Have you ever been forced to break the letter of the law in order to comply with its spirit?  Have you ever had to speed following an ambulance to the hospital?  Or lie to protect the truth?  Have you ever had to get away from church to find God?  



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Morning Worship, 2/19/12

Levi was not just a tax collector; he was a traitor. People loathed him. Why, then, did Jesus share a meal with him and other "sinners?" What was his point?



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Morning Worship, 2/12/12

In today's story, a leper approaches Jesus and awkwardly asks for help. What motivates Jesus to help him, and what are the consequences of the decision Jesus makes? The answer may surprise you.



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Morning Worship, 2/5/12

After a chance encounter with a dog carrying his broken chain, I began to wonder if put God is the same position--do we keep God on a chain, forcing God to break free to track us down in the streets?



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Morning Worship, 1/22/12

At this stage in Jesus' life, he is self-assured and completely confident. He calls his first disciples, and they follow...immediately. Do you know that feeling of confident, self-assurance? Have you ever waken up full of awesome? Has it been a while?

*This sermon relied on visuals in the sanctuary (pictures of the congregation showing their "awesome" side), which will be lost on this audio recording. Sorry...



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Morning Worship, 1/15/12

When Jesus emerges from the River Jordan after being baptized by John, God greets him with a mighty affirmation: "You are my son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." Surely, that made Jesus feel good, didn't it? How does it make you feel when you are affirmed? How do you affirm others?



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Morning Worship, 1/8/12

Does the story in today's scripture about a boy, a king, and a threatened life sound familiar to you? It should. It certainly would have to the ears of first-century Jewish hearers. And therein lies its meaning.



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