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September 24, 2018
For Charlotte, Week 2 — The “For The City” Sermon Rewind
Yesterday’s sermon … Rescued Jeremiah 29:11 from its exile into the land without context; Reminded people that while the books of the bible were written FOR them, none of them were written TO them; Joined with 75 other churches in continuing the “For Charlotte” series; Let the people of the church know that because of
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September 21, 2018
For Charlotte, Week 2 — “For The City”
If at first you don’t succeed … well, you know the rest. Florence made an unwelcome visit last week, and while here she made us postpone our services and reschedule our emphases. But we’re like those trees planted by living water — we shall not be moved. So For The City is this week. Along
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September 20, 2018
Gospel Power
Romans 1:16-17 is a clarion call for New Testament Christians: So the Gospel — the life, death, resurrection, and ultimate return of Jesus — is in a real sense “the power of God.” It’s a phrase I’ve been hearing in prayer recently: the Gospel has its own power. In other words, there is an
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September 19, 2018
Psalm 19 — Beauty At The Intersection Of Creation And Law
Psalm 19 is a glorious hymn that at first glance connects a theology of creation with a theology of worship: 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no
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September 18, 2018
Top Five Tuesday — Top Five Storm Songs
In the wake of last weekend’s encounter with Hurricane Florence, there is one subject that seems especially appropriate: Top Five Storm Related songs. Here they are: 5. Who’ll Stop The Rain, by Creedence Clearwater Revival. At times this past weekend, it seemed like no one would. 4. Ridin’ The Storm Out, by REO Speedwagon.
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September 17, 2018
“After The Storm” — A Rewind Of A Sermon Rewind
No church yesterday, so no sermon rewind today. Except I have an ideal one from the vault: “After The Storm” from the 2013 series (and book) The Storm Before The Calm. The message centers on one of the most embarrassing stories in the biblical library: drunk, naked Noah in the days immediately after the storm
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September 13, 2018
When A District Superintendent AGREES With Our Policy On Fund Raisers
Several years ago, a District Superintendent in the United Methodist Church (if you are unfamiliar with that position, it is sort of an Executive Vice President who supervises the pastors and reports to the Bishop) shared these words: If churches would advertise the worship of God half as much as they advertise their barbeques and
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September 12, 2018
A Photo Of An Image On A Screen …
A Good Shepherd friend was unable to attend Sunday’s service in person and so watched it on Facebook Live, took this photo, and then posted it on her Facebook timeline. While I always prefer the in person variety, it’s encouraging to know our reach expands beyond Moss and Zoar Roads.
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September 11, 2018
On This Anniversary … The Supremacy Of Christ
On this somber anniversary, I find it meaningful to acknowledge the supremacy of Christ. My favorite verses in Scripture are those that describe the reality of the incarnation of God in Christ. The concept is such that human language is frankly inadequate to describe its power and beauty. Nevertheless, the New Testament authors do a
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September 10, 2018
ForCLT Launch — The “For The Gospel” Sermon Rewind
Yesterday’s message …. Joined with about 75 other Charlotte area churches in focusing on Galatians 2:11-21 as a way to become For The Gospel. Saw how St. Paul turned a personal confrontation into Gospel proclamation. Made a passing reference to Dr. Seuss that everyone seemed to get. Landed at this bottom line, one I revised,
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