Posted in Sermon Notes on Jul 27th, 2010
Sermon Series: Misunderstood Words “Saints” Ephesians 1: 1-2, 15-23, NRSV Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — Ephesians 1:1-2 saints are “celebrities” we […]
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Posted in Sermon Notes on Jul 27th, 2010
The Frustration and Freedom of Desire Song of Solomon 3:1-5, NRSV Reflections Desire is insatiable not because the goods of the world are too few, too uniform, or too bland. Desire burns through the goods of the world, even though these goods are not false or intrinsically unsatisfactory…. Desire shatters the economy of things; it […]
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Posted in Sermon Notes on Jul 26th, 2010
Patience in an Age of I Want It Yesterday James 5:7-12, NRSV Beloved, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the judge is standing at the doors! — James 5:9 losing patience is like disappointment in God Hebrews 12: if we wait on Him, we will receive great […]
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