I preached this sermon on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Introduction So as we continue to look at Jonah, there is one small thing to get out of the way: that is, the part about the great fish. Because for some people, including people of faith, this part of the story makes Jonah an unbelievable story. …
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Jonah #1: Running from God?
I preached this message on Sunday, September 11, 2022. I use Power Point sometimes when I preach and you will notice at the start I get my slides mixed up--because I sound a little confused. I get back on track eventually. I wasn't sure how to edit that mix-up out of the audio file, so …
Reflections on the Book of Acts #23: Getting to Rome
Here's the link to Acts 23. Years ago I asked a pastor how to know where God is leading me. His response? "God can't steer a parked car." Fair enough. Now, at the time I interpreted this pastor's words as meaning that if we want God to lead us we at least need to be …
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Reflections on the Book of Acts #16: Lydia
Here's the link to Acts 16. It's such a beautiful, simple part of the story. Paul and his missionary partners travel to the Roman colony of Philippi and, going to find a place to pray, encounter some women with whom they share the gospel, including a business woman named Lydia. Then we read this: A …
Reflections on the Book of Acts #11: James and Peter
Here’s the link to Acts 12. Our passage begins by telling us that King Herod (Herod Agrippa I, 12 B.C. – 44 A.D) violently persecuted Christians. James, one of the two “sons of thunder,” was executed by his order. Proclaiming Christ as the risen king gets you into trouble. Herod also arrested and imprisoned Peter. …
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