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Human wisdom, Godly wisdom, and leafy, green vegetables

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James Chapters 3-4: What kind of wisdom do you have? The last time I was in this pulpit, I preached on integrity. Today’s sermon focuses on Wisdom. Do you consider yourself wise?  How about smart?  Do you think that you use 10% of your brain or 100%?  The letter of James takes a look at […]

Living a life of Integrity: That pleases God!

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Instructions for integrity, Ephesians 4:1-16 Paul Harvey told a story of four young men who were late to class.  They entered the classroom, and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire.  The sympathetic teacher smiled and told them it was too bad they were late, because they had missed a […]

What About Nicodemus?

Answer to his question: A new birth that reclaims Jesus John 3:1-17 1Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you […]

Word for today: “Invest”

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Matt 25:14-30 – The Parable of the Talents Good Morning, I want to thank all of those who have been sharing Temple Talks the last few weeks. They have been outstanding!  Thank you for sharing your stories. This morning’s message continues the theme of stewardship. This parable from the gospel of Mathew speaks of a […]

About violence: We are thermostats, not thermometers

Thermostats set the temperature Today’s reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans goes like this: 1I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (reasonable service)  2Do not be conformed to this […]