Tag: cross
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stewards of mysteries
Paul writes to the church in Corinth: You seem to think Apollos and I are pawns to be played on the chessboard of your church battles. You seem to think that Apollos and I will carry your flag into war – that we are little more than figureheads who will represent your cause against brothers…
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boasting and foolishness – taking the cross seriously
President Barak Obama got into trouble a couple of years ago for something he said in a campaign speech. Obama was visiting Roanoke Virginia during the long 2012 campaign season and he was speaking off the cuff about how community and government support is important to the success of businesses. Speaking off the cuff, here’s…
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‘Yes’ or ‘No’?
A sermon preached today, Good Friday. In this sermon I largely follow the account of Jesus’ work and Jesus’ self-understanding as this is set out by N.T. Wright in his book Jesus and the Victory of God. ____________________________ Approach the cross that is set before you on a hillside. Lift up your hands and…
encrusted words 