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The Missionary Community (Slowly) Gets Underway

28-Apr-19 John 20:19-31  It is Easter day, but it is evening. The disciples of Jesus have retreated, perhaps to a familiar place. It is somewhat likely that after Jesus’ death, that the disciples returned to the house in Jerusalem where they and Jesus had celebrated their last Passover together. John the Evangelist tells us right […]

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O The Stench, O The Glory!

07-Apr-19 John 12:1-8 I don’t usually hear people shouting during our Calls to Worship, even though the clear and biblical instruction from within some of them is to do exactly that. In our Psalm this morning, when it was my turn to shout, I intentionally disobeyed. I’ll not ask how you felt about that. There […]

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No! You Listen To Me!

31-Mar-19 Luke 15:11-32  No! You listen to me! This is not fair at all! I’ve worked like a dog and a slave for you my whole life! I’ve never disappointed you, never disobeyed you, I’ve stayed at home, I’ve been a faithful son, but I don’t feel like you’ve ever acknowledged my presence; when have […]