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Review: “12 Years A Slave”
Posted in Faith Shots, Film Shots
Tagged 12 Years A Slave, faith, faith and film, hope, scripture, slavery
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Review: “Dallas Buyers Club”
“Dallas Buyers Club,” starring Matthew McConaughey, is a biopic about Ron Woodroof, a Dallas electrician, part time rodeo cowboy, and fulltime homophobic who is diagnosed with AIDS in 1986 and given 30 days to live. After receiving this apparent life … Continue reading
Sermon: “The Old Double Reverse”
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10. Not only is the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus one of the most popular Bible stories for children, it is also very important for disciples as it speaks to the nature and needs of disicpleship. As the … Continue reading
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Tagged double reverse, football, Gospel of Luke, grace, jesus, Jesus and zacchaeus, judgement, love, redemption, reverse play, Zacchaeus
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Sermon: But Wait, There’s More!
Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-19 This passage is a Eulogy of God as we are reminded of the blessings upon blessings God has bestowed upon us in Christ. I suggest this might be the first Info-mercial or better said, Info-pistle. http://www.christ4u.org/christ4u/sermon_11_3_2013_11_30am_
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Tagged Christ, Ephesians, grace, infomercials, Preaching, relevant preaching, United Methodist preaching
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That Faithful Sunday In Dallas
The following is a portion of Dr. William H. Dickinson’s sermon “Living Out Our Faith” delivered on November 24, 1963. Dr. Dickinson was the pastor of Highland Park Methodist Church, one of the largest, most prominent Methodist Churches in the … Continue reading
Posted in Scattershooting, Sermons
Tagged dallas texas, Dr. William Dickinson Jr, faith, faithful living, fateful day in dallas, Highland Park United Methodist church, JFK, John F. Kennedy, Kennedy Assassination, Kennedy assassination 50th anniversary, Methodist, november 22 1963, Preaching, Prophetic preaching, relevant preaching
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What’s In A Name: 9/11 Reflection
On the first anniversary of 9/11 I was pastor at First United Methodist church in Farmersville Texas. As on the day of the attack we worshipped on the first anniversary. It was a powerful worship service. In many ways more … Continue reading
Posted in Film Shots
Tagged 9/11 attack, 9/11 names, 9/11 remembrance, 9/11 victims, faith, grace, World trade center
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Reflections From and On 9/11
I was the pastor at First United Methodist Church in Farmersville Texas on 9/11/01. I had been there six weeks and was still getting to know the church and community. In the midst of the shock, chaos, fear, and planning … Continue reading
Posted in Faith Shots, Scattershooting
Tagged 9/11 attack, 9/11 remembrance, faith, Pentagon, Shanksville PA, terror, terrorist, Twin Towers, World trade center
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Loser, Winner, Dollar Dinner.
Eric Folkerth, a friend, clergy colleague and fellow fantasy football owner, blogged about the state of the Dallas Cowboys as a way to honor the beginning of the NFL season. I join him in welcoming the new season and like … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013 NFL Season, Dallas Cowboys, Eric Folkerth, football, Jerry Jones, NFL
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Sermon Series Wrap Up: Breaking Bad (Ways of Being)
Notes on Breaking Bad (Ways of Being) “Hocus Focus.” In the conclusion to his letter to the church in Philippi, Paul calls the faithful to “rejoice in the Lord, always.” He stressed this call by repeating it, “and again I … Continue reading
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Tagged AMC's Breaking Bad, Apostle Paul, Breaking Bad, Breaking Bad finale, Christ in culture, discipleship, duke divinity school, faith, faith and culture, faith and film, faith in culture, faithful living, jesus, Philippians, pop culture, relevant preaching, television and faith, theology, United Methodist Church, Walter White
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Sermon Series Notes: “Breaking Bad (Ways of Being)”
Notes on “Breaking Bad (Ways of Being): Wait Till the Midnight Hour.” Jesus cautions his disciples to remain alert and prepared for his return and the fullfillment of the Kingdom of God through the parable of the unwatchful servants. As … Continue reading
