It’s the End of the World as we know it (and I feel fine)
“It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine.” -REM “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” -Jesus Harold Camping It seems like there is […]
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The Shepherd’s Voice
Pop Quiz It’s time for a pop quiz in honesty: Who here has ever been in an argument? I better not see a single person with both hands down right […]
Touching the Place Where It Hurts
So, we’re talking about Thomas today. The Bible calls him the Apostle Thomas: one of the few who knew Jesus in the flesh and was sent to bring the gospel […]
I Don’t Get It…
Before you read this sermon, try these brain teasers from Forbes Magazine: 10 Brainteasers To Test Your Mental Sharpness Not Getting It I would like you to pay attention to what […]
Turn the Other Cheek
Introduction We read this morning from some of Jesus’ most quoted and most ignored teachings. “Turn the other cheek” and “love your enemies” represent some of the highest moral ideals […]
What Would Jesus Undo?
I find the lyrics of this song more inspiring than the video. The video actually seems to twist the song’s message to one more palatable to the church subculture, while […]
The Spirit of the Law is Love
The text is Matthew 5:21-37. Introduction Starting at a very young age, people in our society are taught that certain answers are expected of them in certain situations. There is […]
Salt of the Earth
Introduction I have a question: If I offered you a container of pure salt as a snack, would you enjoy it? No, probably not. What if I offered you salted […]
The Authority of Compassion
This quote was sent to me by Marion Palmer, North Church’s Clerk of Session. Submitted for your edification and enlightenment… The Church often wounds us deeply. People with religious authority […]
