Sermon preached October 25, 2009
Texts: Mark 10:46-52
What do poetry and quiche have in common? Real men avoid both! I came up a little dry this week on humor, and I thought that was better than, “How does a poet sneeze?” “Haiku!”
I am going to begin this morning with a poem,
Sermon preached October 18, 2009
Texts: Mark 10:35-45
Play: Jean Knight, “Mr. Big Stuff”
So do you think this might be what the other disciples were saying to James and John – “who do you think you are, Mr. Big Stuff?” They were angry, for James and John had the audacity to
… View MoreSermon preached October 11, 2009
Texts: Mark 10:17-31; Hebrews 4:12
There is a bit of a Beatles renaissance these days. Late last month the entire Beatles catalog was re-released in a re-mastered version. A video-game version of Beatles songs was also released the same day – and all things Beatles seem to be selling
… View MoreSermon preached October 4, 2009
Texts: Mark 10:2-16
This morning we are celebrating World Communion Sunday, that special day once a year when many Christians throughout the world all share communion in their respective worship services. It might be a good day to talk about communion in the church, but we are not going
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