Daniel Haas

Author: Rev

  • Second place

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    Christians like to consider themselves to be children of God. Most of us are only foster-children though. Jesus makes clear: “I have been sent only to the lost sheep of the people of Israel.” Gentiles? – Not so much! Ultimately the covenant God established with the people of Israel was extended to all peoples. But…

  • Heaven – A Topical Summer Sermon Podcast

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    Heaven 2011-08-07.m4a Listen on Posterous There is a huge, golden gate that keeps us out of heaven. Only Saint Peter with his huge, golden key can unlock it and let us enter, one by one, after a karma check.Heavens NO! Jesus flung open the door to Eden. Nothing and no-one can keep us away from…

  • Purity

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    Jesus is questioned by the Pharisees and scribes from Jerusalem over issues of ritual purity. Please note, that he does not reject the question or the issue. Jesus is a Pharisee and as such he puts a lot of emphasis on the Law. But the Pharisees are a lively bunch and enjoy heated discussions. Jesus…

  • All you can eat!

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    Jesus feeding the 5000 is not only about sharing, but added value. Please read the outline of my sermon about the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

  • The heavenly Jerusalem

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    The description of the heavenly Jerusalem is in many ways the climax of Hebrews. The author describes it as a festal gathering, something that was a familiar feature of life in the ancient world. For ordinary festivals, people would travel many miles to take part in games and banquets in a city. Festivals were known…