Down by the riverside I laid my burdens down and I'm travelin' light
Posted in Sermon Notes on Aug 8th, 2010
Sermon Series: Misunderstood Words “Church” 1 Timothy 3:14-16, NRSV if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and bulwark of the truth. — 1 Timothy 3:15 negative associations history of oppression division in the church 3 [...]
Posted in Sermon Notes on Jul 27th, 2010
Sermon Series: Misunderstood Words “Saints” Ephesians 1: 1-2, 15-23, NRSV Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — Ephesians 1:1-2 saints are “celebrities” we [...]
Posted in Sermon Notes on Jun 25th, 2010
Growing into Your Baptism Galatians 3:23-29, NRSV Reflections Baptism does not primarily express our turning from the old life to the new, but rather presents to us the new life toward which we must continually turn. Baptism thus points to God’s generous cleansing and renewing grace poured out upon us, and repentance and faith reflect [...]