"Sanctified in the Word of Truth" (Sermon for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, on John 17 and 1 John 5)
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“Sanctified in the Word of Truth” (John 17:11b-19; 1 John 5:9-15)In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus prays for his disciples--he prays for all believers, he prays for his church--he prays for us, here in this time between his ascension and his return. And one of the things Jesus prays for us is this, where he says to the Father: “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” “Sanctified in the Word of Truth.” Let’s find out what that means for us now. The prayer that Jesus prays in John 17 is often called his “High Priestly Prayer.” Jesus is coming...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
"A Place for Jim" (Funeral sermon on John 14:1-6)
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“A Place for Jim” (John 14:1-6)When someone we love leaves us, it can be very painful for us. Our heart aches. That person we know and love is no longer with us, and we miss him. That’s what we’re experiencing now with our brother Jim. We miss him now, and we will continue to miss him. Husband, father, friend, fellow church member--Jim Stewart was someone we got to know, and we liked him, and now he won’t be around anymore to share our company. That hurts, and understandably so. Even when we had months to get ready for this week--we...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
"All You Need Is Love" (Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, on 1 John 5:1-8 and John 15:9-17)
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“All You Need Is Love” (1 John 5:1-8; John 15:9-17)“All you need is love. Love is all you need.” No, I’m not quoting John the Beatle. I’m quoting John the Apostle, or at least I’m paraphrasing him. Yes, John--that John, St. John--talked about love a lot. And he’s doing it again today, both in the Epistle reading from 1 John and in the Gospel of John. Basically, John is saying today, “All You Need Is Love.” Listen first to John’s first epistle: “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
"Abiding in the Vine" (Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, on John 15:1-8)
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“Abiding in the Vine” (John 15:1-8)In the Gospel reading for today from John 15, Jesus tells us, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Abide in me, and you will bear much fruit. Do not abide in me, and you will not bear fruit. Then you will be like a dead branch that is thrown into the fire and burned.” Obviously, then, it becomes vitally important that we give our attention to this matter of “Abiding in the Vine.” So let’s do that now. Abiding in the vine. It’s the vital Jesus connection. And as we look at our...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
‘The PC Left is Just Hysterically Deranged’: John Derbyshire Speaks Out
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Say this for John Derbyshire – he thinks what he thinks and doesn’t care who knows it. In fact, he’s willing to give an interview to arguably one of the most likely sites to be hostile on the internet. To that end, Derbyshire has given his first interview after being let go by National Review for writing a racially controversial article to the hipster-focused website Gawker, on the condition that they not censor any of his answers. As it turns out, that’s not a problem for them. Here are some of Derb’s most interesting observations: --------------------------------------------------- I liked working with...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
"Unpacking the Nutshell" (Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, on John 3:14-21)
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“Unpacking the Nutshell” (John 3:14-21)“John 3:16”: You’ll see that reference--just that reference, by itself, no other words with it--you’ll see “John 3:16” showing up in all sorts of places. You might see a guy with a rainbow wig at a sporting event, holding up a sign that says on it, simply, “John 3:16.” You might see quarterback Tim Tebow with “John 3:16” written on his eye black. They figure that just the reference is enough to get their message across, since the verse, John 3:16, is so well known. You all know it. You probably learned it by memory when...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
Eyelift for John Kerry?
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There’s something about Kerry. The 5-term Democratic senator and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate seems to be looking younger by the day. A photo from the 2008 Democratic National Convention shows his face is looking pretty haggard, with bags under his eyes that are headed for Pope Benedict XVI level: Then, last month, he showed up at the White House with two black eyes and a swollen nose. The party line was a hockey puck broke his nose. From CBS: "Senator John Kerry surprised a few people at the Boston Bruins Stanley Cup ceremony at the White House Monday afternoon. The...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
Good service with John C. Maxwell
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I went to this service last night and it was great. John C. Maxwell gives the message this morning. This is the last "Live" service of the day (starts at 12:12pm). It is also replayed throughout the day and into the evening. If you're interested, just click the link and click the "Join online service now!" link (with the pic of a TV set next to it). God bless! Scott
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
"Can Anything Good Come out of Nazareth?" (Sermon on John 1:43-51)
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“Can Anything Good Come out of Nazareth?” (John 1:43-51)Can anything good come out of Bonne Terre? Can anything good come out of Potosi? Or let’s be more specific: Can anything good come out of St. Matthew’s? Can anything good come out of Redeemer? Those may be the kinds of questions in the minds of the people we meet and talk to. And the attitude behind the questions would be a rather dubious one. Believe it or not, some people may not think very much of those little podunk towns, Bonne Terre and Potosi, or of those little Lutheran churches, St....
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
"Christ's Birthday Is Our Birthday, Too" (Sermon for Christmas Day, on John 1:1-14)
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“Christ’s Birthday Is Our Birthday, Too” (John 1:1-14)Whose birthday is it today? Well, that’s a good question. Of course, we’re celebrating the birth of Christ. It’s Christmas, after all. But at the same time, it is through Christmas, through the birth of Christ in the flesh, that other children are born, too--namely, the children of God. That’s us. And so today we’re celebrating the birth of Christ, first and foremost, but also with it, our own birth as God’s children. I can put our message today into one sentence: The Son of God became man, so that the sons of...
Published on Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 02:48:41 AM
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