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“Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)

Sermon 6-19-11 Final Sermon at RMC Trinity Sunday, Year A 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 "Good Words" It is quite fitting that today's Scripture readings are final words.  These are the assigned passages for Trinity Sunday, as they both offer blessings or benedictions in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  The passage… Continue reading “Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)

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2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”

Sermon for 3/20/11 Lent 2A John 3:1-17; Psalm 121 "Earthly Things" "Heavenly Things"   As a kid, I loved Sesame Street.  In fact, I still like Sesame Street, and have an ongoing affinity for anything Muppets.  Kermit has always been my favorite. This loveable green frog hails from a swamp, where he had thousands of… Continue reading 2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”

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Lent: Day 9

Friday evening Steve and I went to join 8 of our MYF youth from Church, one Mom, one boyfriend, and another friend for dinner at Chick-Fil-A in Cary, and the on to Green Hope High School to see Jud in his school's musical "Once Upon This Island".  Jud is one of our youth at church,… Continue reading Lent: Day 9

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Lent: Day 7

So apparently today is "3/16" day since it's March 16th.  I saw on a friends blog that her radio station was talking about it and referencing John 3:16. Here's a link to the whole passage: John 3:1-21 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167367397 This is also the passage that I will be preaching on this weekend, since it is the… Continue reading Lent: Day 7