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“The Servant of the Lord… …The Servant of Us All.” Sermon on Isaiah 52:12–53:13 for Good Friday (Tenebrae), April 3, 2015

I. “The Servant of the Lord” When James and John tried to claim positions of honor for themselves in Jesus’ kingdom, Jesus told them, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,44 and whoever wants to be first … Continue reading

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“How to Respond to Those Who Cause Hurt.” Sermon on Matthew 5:38-48 for Epiphany 7, February 20/23, 2014

Do you remember the time James and John came up to Jesus. They were disappointed and angry because people weren’t welcoming them or welcoming Jesus, so they said, “Lord do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” (Luke 9:54). Jesus … Continue reading

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“Jesus is risen. What more can you say?” Sermon on Luke 24:1-12, Easter Day, March 31, 2013

A.     A week ago I was talking with some of my co-workers about preaching for Easter, and I jokingly said, “Jesus is risen. What more can you say?” Then I sat down to write the sermon, and that was all … Continue reading

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