Category: #jesus
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Matthew 5:38-34 The New Commandment
God intervenes BECAUSE we have broken the trust, we have divided our hearts, we have sided with like-minded.
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Hebrews 2:14-18 “For Folks Like Us.”
Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
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Titus 3:4-7 ‘Living the Good News’

Titus 3 is a letter for the faith seeking folks like us who have gathered here to know the ingredients for Christian living plus the how-to enjoy and use them together for maximum benefit.
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Christmas Sunday Luke 2:1-21 20161225

Who should hear the news first? Shepherds: those working third shift, those least likely by the society, those who had been promised hope, joy, peace and love and were the most likely to need to hear news that was Good.
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Luke 1:46b-55 ReClaiming Christmas: Why Celebrate Jesus 20161211 Advent3

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those…
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2 Timothy 4:16-18 Stand By Me. 20161023 RSUMC

At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s…
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2 Timothy 2.8-15 Unchained Gospel 20161009 RSUMC

If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful
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1 Timothy 6.6-19 “The Love of Stuff
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it; but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many…
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1 Timothy 2.1-17 I’m Not Lying 20160918 RSUMC

First, Paul’s instruction to pray for everyone, including kings and high officials. Secondly, Paul’s ministry of being a messenger and apostle as a teacher of the Gentiles.
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Luke 14:25-33 The Cost of Discipleship 20160904 RSUMC

When Jesus welcomed the marginalized, forgotten and excluded folks, he talked, ate, fellow shipped, touched, and healed them, AND he sent them to go and “Sin No More.”
