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Sermon for 5-30-10 "Speak the Truth, Even if Your Voice Shakes"

Sermon for 5/30/10 Luke 6:17-36 (NRSV) Favorite Passages Summer Worship Series "Speak the Truth, Even if Your Voice Shakes." As part of Craig's Sabbatical, two weeks ago we attended the Festival of Homiletics in Nashville, Tennessee for 5 days.  I'm sure many of you have questions--starting with "What is a Festival of Huh?"  Homiletics is… Continue reading Sermon for 5-30-10 "Speak the Truth, Even if Your Voice Shakes"

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Festival of Homiletics: Thursday’s Photos

Here are some images from Thursday's 3 worship services. This is Susan Phillips preparing for the opening worship in the morning.  One of the vendors who had liturgical art available for sale lent the Festival various pieces from her collection that were handmade.  The Communion Table and Pulpit here are covered in hand colored silks. … Continue reading Festival of Homiletics: Thursday’s Photos

Festival of Homiletics, Lillian Daniels, Matthew, Nashville

Festival of Homiletics: Thursday Morning Worship with Lillian Daniels

Lillian Daniels Sermon for Worship on Thursday Morning 5/20/10 "We and They" Matthew 7:1-5Top 5 List:1. What would our world look like if we followed Jesus' words and lived in generosity instead of judgment?  This passage from Matthew doesn't provide a scolding as much as it is a perspective for a better life.2. As pastors, how… Continue reading Festival of Homiletics: Thursday Morning Worship with Lillian Daniels

Bishop Michael Curry, Festival of Homiletics, Nashville

Festival of Homiletics: Thursday Morning Worship with Bishop Curry

Bishop Michael Curry Sermon for worship Thursday Morning 5/20/10 "There is Another Way"[Bishop Curry is Episcopal Bishop for the Diocese of NC.  He lives in Raleigh.]Zechariah 9:9-10; John 19 Top 5 List:1.  Jesus came to show us another way to live... the old way has never worked never will.  God sent us creation, prophets, yet… Continue reading Festival of Homiletics: Thursday Morning Worship with Bishop Curry

Festival of Homiletics, Nashville

Festival of Homiletics: Views of Wednesday

Wednesday I was able to spend a good portion of time walking around downtown Nashville.  The weather was beautiful, and it was nice to see the Capitol building.I also passed by the other churches that were involved in the Festival of Homiletics.  It ended up that all the events I attended were at First Baptist,… Continue reading Festival of Homiletics: Views of Wednesday