Rev. Dr. Earl J. Griffin, Sr. Printed Text: Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoeverContinue reading “The Church Leading the World Through the Pandemic”
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The God Manifested in Jesus Cares About You!
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has notContinue reading “The God Manifested in Jesus Cares About You!”
I’m Pressing On in Christ
http://bible.com/72/php.3.13-14.hcsb Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus. Someone once said change is difficult. However, that perspective is generallyContinue reading “I’m Pressing On in Christ”
The Courage to “Be”
“Whosoever shall find his life shall lose it; whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.” (Matthew 10:39) Introduction Since the dawn of time mankind has struggled to find meaning in life. Jesus posits a challenge in our text this morning. Jesus challenges us to find not only the true meaning forContinue reading “The Courage to “Be””
Signs of Pentecost
Scripture References: Exodus 19: 18-20; Acts 2:1-4, 14-36 The sound was deafening. Here I sat at the train tracks, seemingly for 10 minutes because I had heard the unnerving sound of the train blast and the engines roaring. I had stopped at the tracks and the crossing rails were down, but no train. I thought,Continue reading “Signs of Pentecost”
Living in Exile
Matthew 2:12-15 Introduction Joseph and Mary were ecstatic; a caravan of kings from the East, from Midian, Ephah, and Sheba; those wise sages from the East had come bearing gifts for her son. Now this was extraordinary and the gifts, wow, the gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Isaiah said they would come: “Nations shallContinue reading “Living in Exile”
Equally Blessed
“So the last will be first, and the first last.” (Matthew 20: 1-16) Here is a picture of “Extravagant Generosity.” The land owner was a wealthy person with a generous heart. He used his resources to offer opportunity and aid to others. His lavish blessing to those who had worked only one hour became aContinue reading “Equally Blessed”
The Investment Factor: Investing in the Jesus Brand
Introduction Back in the 1500s, people didn’t have a Bible they could read. The Catholic Church controlled the translating of Scripture and only offered it in Latin. But when Martin Luther rebelled against the abuses of the Church of his day he worked hard to make a translation available in German (the language of his people).Continue reading “The Investment Factor: Investing in the Jesus Brand”
Repentance that Leads to Reconciliation
“What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but heContinue reading “Repentance that Leads to Reconciliation”
Forgiveness: Where Do I Draw the Line?
Introduction Forgiveness is the one weapon Satan cannot defeat in the Church. And this week our lectionary text answers the question: “How often should I forgive somebody who offends me?” Or “When is enough enough?” I want to deal with this issue of how often we should forgive those who offend us. I want toContinue reading “Forgiveness: Where Do I Draw the Line?”
BARRIER BREAKING ENTERPRISES 