TagAbundance

Seed Sowing

Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. ~~Matthew 13:8 One of the blessings of being a pastor in a healthy and vibrant church community, is that I occasionally get the chance to “overhear” stories about people doing modest things that have a…

Harvest

Thank you to Brendan Armitage for serving again as our guest devotioneer this week. Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves…

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And It’s All FREE!

For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.  (Gal. 5:1) My grandson started kindergarten a couple of weeks ago.  A lot has changed in the 25+ years since my kids started school … especially the lunchroom.  Sammy can take the lunch special of the day,…

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What Kind of Soil Are You?

TRADITIONAL SERMON Pentecost 6 SUNDAY Two weekends ago, I was in Nashville, Tennessee, officiating at the wedding of one of our long-time young adults from St. Peter’s.  I’ve never been to Nashville, so Nancy and I tried to gather in a bit of the spirit of the city when we weren’t with the Moul family…

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Our Surprising God of Abundance

EMAIL DEVOTIONAL EASTER 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. (John 10:4) Sometimes God surprises you in life.  It happened to me today in my morning sermon at New Day worship.  We were “listening” for the voice of…

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Salvation Has Come to This House

Reformation Sunday Traditional Sermon OK, so we get off easy today.   As we kick off our Fall Stewardship Emphasis, we’re primarily asking you to consider being part of our “Tithe Your Tithe” challenge this year.  (Give me just a moment here – TAKE OFF STOLE)  Don’t think of me as your pastor at the moment…