Posts Tagged: Sermon

You’ve Heard It Said–Matthew 5:38-48 Epiphany 7 A

           Click here to listen!         Luke settles down with the boys at a Georgia road prison camp for a game of poker.  After all the cards are dealt the men make their wagers in nickels and dimes, but Luke throws in a dollar.  A few men fold as they go around the circle.  When… Read more »

What Am I To Do With Zebedee? Matthew 4:12-23 Epiphany 3 A

Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee, and he called out to Peter, Andrew, James, and John saying, “Drop your nets and follow me.”  So they dropped their nets and followed.  So, the message today is, “Drop your nets and follow.”  Amen.  As we go to God in prayer today, I’d like to share… Read more »

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For: Colossians 2:6-19

The Christian Journey is not about finding the “right” Jesus. It’s realizing that you have been found by Jesus. If you have been searching for a Jesus who suits you, then you will never find him because the Christian faith denies the self and lifts your eyes to God and your arms to your neighbor.

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: Colossians 2:6-19

The Christian Journey is not about finding the “right” Jesus. It’s realizing that you have been found by Jesus. If you have been searching for a Jesus who suits you, then you will never find him because the Christian faith denies the self and lifts your eyes to God and your arms to your neighbor.

Sermon podcast now available

Hello Friends, The sermon podcast from Sunday is now available. Give a friend 10 minutes: http://www.broadmoorumc.org/Podcast/Podcast.html

Freedom, For Christ's Sake–Galatians 5

There’s nothing more American than . . . apple pie? baseball? freedom? I would say that there’s nothing more American than Weight Watchers. Think about it. It incorporates so much of what makes this nation great: Free Enterprise, Freedom, Community, and Apple Pie (albeit made with Splenda and fat free ice cream). The thing I love about weight watchers is that in lieu of providing a list of do’s and don’ts, they teach value. A list of what not to eat would not work for me; however providing me with food’s value gives me freedom to eat they way my body needs me to eat.

Freedom, For Christ’s Sake–Galatians 5

There’s nothing more American than . . . apple pie? baseball? freedom? I would say that there’s nothing more American than Weight Watchers. Think about it. It incorporates so much of what makes this nation great: Free Enterprise, Freedom, Community, and Apple Pie (albeit made with Splenda and fat free ice cream). The thing I love about weight watchers is that in lieu of providing a list of do’s and don’ts, they teach value. A list of what not to eat would not work for me; however providing me with food’s value gives me freedom to eat they way my body needs me to eat.

Forgiveness Isn’t Opposite Gallilee

My daughter Isabelle is beginning to figure out how bargaining works. Some of her attempts are more successful than others. She’s discovered that the way one carries oneself affects whether or not people will give you what you want. “Daddy, some more goldfish,” said with a bright smile and blinking blue eyes. After saying no,… Read more »