Monthly Archives: March 2011

Luke 13:34 Here’s why this verse amazes me. Jesus is being challenged and soon to be betrayed by the people He is talking to.  And He loves them anyway! . . . . . Here is a gentle heart, one … Continue reading →

Mark 8:14-21 Jesus in this passage slaps His disciples on the head and demands they pay attention to the life of Resurrection already in their view. So, in this sermon I simply ask questions; you do the work. Has God … Continue reading →

Psalm 114, John 20:1-18 It might just be me, but I think I miss what Easter is about. God’s presence makes mountains and hills dance.  I get all excited watching football.  Perhaps football matters more to me than God? Two … Continue reading →

Genesis 12:1-4, John 3:1-17 “Jesus, I admit I have sinned.  I hurt You, and am sorry for what I’ve done, who I’ve been.  I want You to come into my life and make Your home in me.  I will follow … Continue reading →

Matthew 20:17-19 A St. Louis Cardinal pitcher from the early 20th century, Dizzy Dean was criticized for his constant bragging about his ability.  “It ain’t bragging if you can do it,” he replied.  Then, he’d go do it. Jesus does … Continue reading →

John 6: 35-40 He will raise us.  If He is dead, then He won’t raise us.  If He rose from death, that same life He had to conquer death is given to us! “I will raise you,” He said.  To … Continue reading →

Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7, Matthew 4:1-11 I’m told, “You are what you eat,” and “What goes into you will come out of you.”  So, what we take in really matters! Our consumption, what we choose to fuel our identity, is all … Continue reading →

Communion ~ John 11:17-27 Most people believe that being a good person, or a better person, makes one live a Christian life.  Nope.  Ask Lazarus. He is dead.  Three days’ dead.  Not even House, or Marcus Welby can fix him … Continue reading →

Exodus 24:12-18, Matthew 17:1-9 When God’s glory comes, it hardly ever shows up for the sake of the one experiencing it.  Moses already knew God fairly well.  Jesus didn’t need anyone to tell Him who He was!  Glory from God … Continue reading →