New Pastors Blog Good morning, Trinity With the approaching date of my return home (June 16), I want to be sure to use my time well. From everything I can see, the church is on a good course— -the worship is consistent. Cerrie does a really good job of planning, leading, and sharing the load. […]
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Sermon 25 May || John11:1-37 Jesus’s conversation with Martha and Mary addresses the issue of disappointment, especially with the loss of Lazarus and the failure of Jesus to be present to heal. The conversation teaches us two things— 1-Death does not have the last word -it is not a closure but a commencement -it is
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As with my Philippians series in the Fall, I hope this present series in the Gospel of John is impacting your lives. It is having an effect on me (one of the benefits of preaching). Under an Open Heaven (Kregel, 2027) was my first book, and it took me on a journey deep into the
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Sermon 18 May || John 7:1-9 Jesus’s conversation with his brothers is a bit testy. He leaves them—and us—with two challenges— 1-Approach time with intentionality—be mindful of the times we are in 2-Approach life with conviction—be mindful of the growing evil Discussion Points
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Good morning Trinity- One of my aims in returning to Trinity has been to help with the process of looking for a Lead Pastor. I am grateful the church affirmed the seven nominees for the Pastoral Search Committee this past Sunday. The PSC has already had its first meeting, and there’s every reason to be
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Sermon 11 May || John 2:1-12 Jesus’s conversation with his mother was fitting for Mother’s Day. In it, I believe God is teaching us to 1) come to him with our needs and fears; 2) yield to his timing and will; 3) remain tenacious in seeking God to do whatever it is he wills to
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Hi everyone- Nostalgia, as I note in my recent blog, is not what it used to be. To reminisce was once considered a sign of oncoming dementia—or worse. I am back here at Trinity, and stepping into the community, I am sometimes hit by an occasional wave of memories. These go back to the years
Sermon 4 May || John 5:1-8 Jesus’s conversation with the paralytic in John 5 raises as many questions as it answers. Jesus singled out one helpless man and asked the question all of us must answer–“Do you want to be healed?” In this man’s case, a disordered heart kept him from true healing. Like some,
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Hi everyone- In his The Wisdom Pattern, Richard Rohr notes, “Transformation happens not when something new begins, but when something old falls apart.” Looking at Nicodemus in John 3 last Sunday, it is clear the old ways had to fall apart. Like all of us, he was called by Jesus to begin again. Experience new
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Sermon 27 April || John 3:1-5 The conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 tells us religious people need to— 1-Start Over-v 3 2-Give Up Trying to Control God-v 8 3-Believe and Receive-vv 11-15 Discussion Points
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