I Believe in God the Father Almighty
Genesis 1:1-2
Know What You Believe - A series based on The Apostles' Creed - Part 2
The Far Side of the World
Today, I take my text from page 24 of the United States of America Passport which I hold in my hand. On that page there is a visa stamp, dated May 12, 2003, Republic of Chile. May 12th was a Monday. Two days earlier, my own daughter had walked down the aisle in Alumni Gym to receive her Georgeto
The Lordship of Jesus Christ
The Lordship of Jesus Christ
Philipians 2:5-11
Soon after I became a Christian I was introduced to the Keswick Christian Life Convention, a convention for deepening of spiritual life. The Keswick Convention began in Keswick, England in 1875, and sinc
Kierkegaard the Preacher: Kierkegaard Addresses Nominal Christianity
Kierkegaard the Preacher Kierkegaard Addresses Nominal Christianity* A sermon construction based on the writings of Kierkegaard
Matthew 7:14
For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few. (Matt. 7:14)
The Path to Purity
The Path to Purity (Lectionary Starters)
Second Sunday after Easter, Year B May 2, 2003 1 John 3:1-7 Gary Robinson, Pastor, Conneautville Church of Christ, Conneautville, PA
Philip Yancey's marvelous book What's So Amazing About Grace? contains a story about a Christian friend of Yancey's who w
A Final Word About Authentic Christian Faith
A signature is very important! Words in and of themselves are cheap. You can go to the bank and talk with them about the idea of refinancing your home. But the deal is not final until you sign on the dotted line. That's precisely what Paul is doing as he concludes his letter to the church in Galatia. This sermon on faith explores five of Paul's "final words" on the nature of Christian faith.
Trust and Obey
Trust And Obey (Lectionary Starters)
Third Sunday in Lent, Year B March 23, 2003 Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19 Jim Killen, Aminister of the United Methodist Church, Beaumont, TX
There is a well loved old gospel song that says, "Trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus but to tr
Squeezed or Transformed?
Squeezed or Transformed? (February, 2003 POL)
Topic: Transformation Author: James A. Harnish, Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Tampa FL Title: Squeezed or Transformed? Text: Romans 12:1-8
Let's begin with an object lesson this morning. This is a toothpaste tube. I'm prepared to confess this m
God Wants To Make You Able
God Wants to Make You Able(Lectionary Starters)
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year B February 9, 2003 Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11; 20, Mark 1:29-39 Jim Killen, a minister of the United Methodist Church, Beaumont, Texas
"...Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mo