Category: Preparation

• Homecoming, by another way Oak Grove 2018 Matthew 2:7-12

  

  As important it is to look back and remember from where we have come, it is the witness of the magi that call us to look to the present and prepare for the future

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  October 13, 2018

  #2018, #connectthedots, #creation, #homecoming, #jesus, #resurreciton, Christian LIving, Covenant, Family, Holy Spirit, Marriage, Preparation, Relationship, Resurrection People, Spiritual Growth, Trust

• Starting our conversation on Faith Sharing (Bible verses from NRSV)

  Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my…

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  November 18, 2017

  #2017, #faithsharing, Holy Spirit, Prayers, Preparation, Scripture, Witness

  #startconversations

• 1 Peter (4:12-14,) 5:6-11

  

  Real life, real faith, is never exempt from final exams, test and trials.

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  May 27, 2017

  #2017, #finalexam, #graduation, #jesus, Preparation, Resurrection People, Scripture, Stewardship, Truth

• Matthew 17:1-9 Can You Keep a Secret?

  Can you keep quiet about who Jesus is to you?

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  February 25, 2017

  #findingJesus, #jesus, #sharingfaith, #weareprophets, fear, Intentional Spiritual Growth, Jesus, law, Preparation, Prophets, Radical Hospitality, Resurrection People, Scripture, Transfiguration

• 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Divided? Power in the Cross

  When we have come clinging to the power of the death and resurrection as our only hope and salvation, then we have a place to reflect on our differences.

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  January 22, 2017

  #2017, #cross, 5 Practices, Christian LIving, Disicpleship, Forgiveness, Hope, Jesus, Politics, Preparation, Prophets, Sacrifice, Service, Suffering, Trust, Witness

  Cross, Jesus, power

• 2016 Advent: 4 weeks Prep 4 Christmas

  

  Reclaiming Christmas: Taking time to prepare instead of rushing to the finish line without training.

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  November 19, 2016

  #2016, Advent A, Advent B, Advent C, Christmas, Disicpleship, holiday, Meaning, Preparation, Putting God First, Scripture, Witness, Worship

• 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.”

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  September 3, 2016

  #2016, #costofdiscipleship, #cross, #forgiveness, #jesus, #mysundaysermons, #relationship, #sacrifice, bonhoeffer, Church, Communion, Disicpleship, Hope, Meaning, money, posessions, Preparation, Resurrection People, Sacrifice, Salvation, Service, Spiritual, Trust, Witness

• Amos 8.1-12 “Final Fruit-Baskets?” 202160717 RSUMC

  

  The question of the day: How long will the famine take? How many attacks can we stand? How many bodies left on the ground? How many reports of violence before we are numb?

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  July 16, 2016

  #2016, #askseekknock, #findingJesus, #gotell, #jesus, #relationship, #weareprophets, 5 Practices, Boldness, Citizenship, Extravagant Generosity, Intentional Spiritual Growth, Meaning, Passionate Worship, Preparation, Prophets, Putting God First, Radical Hospitality, Resurrection People, Risk Taking Mission and Service, Spiritual Growth, Trust, Truth, Witness

  basket, emptiness, famine, fruit, fullness, hearing the word of God, sharing the word of God

• Luke 13.1-9 Lent3 Bearing Fruit Let’s Get Figgy 20160228

  

  At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all…

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  February 27, 2016

  #findingJesus, #jesus, #repentance, Lent A, Lent B, Lent C, Politics, Preparation, Relationship, Repentance

  #thefigtree, consequences, death, figtree, grace, Jesus, Life, Salvation

• Luke 2:41-52 “Finding Jesus Afterwards” 20160104

  

  Jesus is within your reach, even after we have become distracted, assuming, grieving or lost. Begin you search today.

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  January 2, 2016

  #2016, #findingJesus, #newyears, 5 Practices, Christmas C, Disicpleship, Preparation, Putting God First, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth

  #anxiety, #assuming, #distraction, #grief, finding, Searching