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May 20, 2012 – The Nature of SIN
May 20th Title: The Nature of SIN Text: Genesis 2:16-17; I Corinthians 15:44-58 Article VII—Of Original or Birth Sin Original sin standeth not in the following of Adam (as the Pelagians do vainly talk), but it is the corruption of the nature of every man, that naturally is engendered of the offspring of Adam, whereby [...]
We Believe in the Son
Title: We Believe in the Son Text: II Samuel 7: 1-16; Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-37 1. Who is Jesus? a. Luke 1:31-33 i. A child born of Mary. (He is human, like Mary.) ii. He will be great. iii. The son of the most high (He is Divine, like God.) iv. He sits on [...]
Of Faith in the Holy Trinity
Title: The Holy Trinity: God’s Revealed Substance, Power, and Eternity Text: Genesis 1: 1-5 and John 1:1-5 Article I—Of Faith in the Holy Trinity There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body or parts, of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the maker and preserver of all things, both visible and invisible. And [...]
Scriptural Authority
April 15 Title: Scriptural Authority Texts: Exodus 3:1-12 and Amos 9: 9-11 and Mark 8:31-33 United Methodists are unique! We are evangelical and sacramental. In other words we believe we are commissioned by God to proclaim the “way of Salvation” (evangelical) as we give witness to the “presence, peace, and power” of God who is [...]
Easter Sunday Study Notes
Easter Sunday Text: Mark 16: 1-8 Title: Watch for Rolling Stones! If you look closely at the 16th chapter of Mark you should find notes regarding the various endings – a total of 4 endings- that have been found in the ancient manuscripts. The earliest scrolls end the gospel with verse 8. Pointing this out [...]
Sermon Notes for Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Text: Mark 11:1-11 Title: Where is the Fruit? These notes will take you from Palm Sunday through Good Friday and even glimpse Resurrection morning. Enjoy. This may be one of the most misunderstood stories in scripture. The children’s version makes the story memorable. You know the story; Jesus rides a donkey down the [...]
Mark 10:35-45
Mark 10:35-45 How might Jesus have us select Leaders in the Church? What kind of Leader says “Teacher, we want you to do whatever we ask of you?” Is this Leader dependent, independent, interdependent/a member of a team? Look at Mark 10:33. Which of the above Leadership styles do you find Jesus having to face? [...]
Cafe Life
Mark 1: 32-38 Title: Café Life For much of my life I have asked “what” is the purpose of life or “what” must I do to fulfill God’s will. These questions lead me to ask “why”. Why does God allow suffering? Why do persons treat one another the way they do? “How” do I fix [...]
The Invitation
Sunday January 15 Text: Mark 1:14-20 How many invitations do you get in a day? I receive invitations to share meals, have meetings, and discuss life…. I have been invited to argue, fight…play golf. Life is full of invitations! This Sunday we will receive yet another invitation. God invites us to become Disciples of Jesus [...]
Being Your Baptism
Jan 8: Baptism of Our Lord Sunday Text: Mark 1: 4-13 Do you know the difference between John’s baptism and Jesus’ baptism? John’s has to do with water purification. Jesus’ has to do with Spirit Purification. John’s baptism purifies the outside of the body. Jesus’ baptism purifies the human heart, soul and mind. Jesus’ baptism [...]