Month: October 2017
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Do Church Differently
I love church traditions and I enjoy formal structure and I strive under rules and regulations. Today I am reminded though that the church must not become too attached to its traditions, structure and order. Today is Reformation Day. Actually it is the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Today the body of Christ reminds…
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Scripture alone! Faith Alone! Grace Alone! A Sermon Series commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Listen to my three part sermon series commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. It is based Luther’s three Solas: Sola scriptura, sola fide, sola gratia! Scripture alone, faith alone, grace alone! There are three steps to learning: Know Be Do The first sermon explores the “knowing” in terms of religious literacy: The second sermon…
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Never Promise What You Can’t Keep
October 14th 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of my ordination to Christian ministry. I have served full time for fourteen years, but in Germany ordination is not granted until a few years into your ministry. How is an ordained person different from a non-ordained person? As far as God is concerned there is no difference…
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Fear not! #LasVegas #MassShooting
At least 59 people were killed in Las Vegas on Sunday. The event has been called the biggest mass shooting in modern US history. It is appropriate to pray for the wounded, the families of the dead, and all those who do the hard work of helping the community recover. It is also important to…