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Why Greed is Different Than Every Other Sin
“No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Luke 16:13 (ESV) Greed is a fascinating sin, and different than almost any other temptation or transgression. Here’s why, as… Continue reading
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Grumbling vs. Grace
There is a kind of person who hates grace. It’s not hard to imagine why. Imagine you graduated from college with a mountain of debt (this won’t be hard for many of us). You work for 10 years to get it all paid off, and the day after you send in the last check, some trillionaire makes an announcement… Continue reading
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Just Give Me Jesus
The Bible clearly teaches that salvation comes only by grace through faith, but sometimes we come upon certain sections of the New Testament that seem quite the opposite…downright works-oriented. Take for instance, Luke 14:25 – 33. Here, as a requirement for being his disciple, the Lord Jesus requires hatred toward father and mother, children and brothers. And… Continue reading
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Hurricane Katrina, the Hand of God, and Other Bad Ideas
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005 and the levees broke, there was more than one accusing voice which said it was the Bourbon Street sin that caused the hand of God to unleash on the city. Did you know that Jesus spoke to this? He said, “Not so fast.” Of course, he didn’t mention… Continue reading
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What Jesus Wanted You to Know
One of the tasks of a preacher is to say old things in new ways. And you know why – because it’s a bit like singing old songs. We all appreciate the classics, and they can still move us, but you have to admit that it’s pretty easy to put your mind on auto-pilot when you… Continue reading
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You Do Not Have Because You Do Not Ask…
“Everyone who asks receives…” Luke 11:10 (ESV) What do you think that statement from Jesus means? Let’s examine it from a postmodern, deconstructionist point of view. You know, as that particular U.S. President tried to teach us not too many years ago: “It depends on what the meaning of is, is.” Yechhh. No, no, no. Words mean things… Continue reading
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The One Thing That is Really Worth Getting Excited About
It must have been a heady experience: Jesus appointed seventy-two men and told them to go ahead of him and preach the Kingdom, and when they came back from their journey, they had an incredible report: The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” Luke 10:17 (ESV) When… Continue reading
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Calling Down Fire From Heaven on Sinners?
Jesus’ disciples often look like oafs. And this is one of the marks of New Testament authenticity. After all, these often foolish looking men were the leaders of the early church that produced the New Testament documents. We only have to imagine Mohammed being portrayed in a similar way in the Koran. Though I’m not a great student… Continue reading
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3 Ways to “Take Care” in the Most Important Thing
“Take care, then, how you hear.” Jesus offered this comment after he explained the Parable of the Sower, a lesson about how the Word of God does or does not bear fruit in an individual’s life. Take care, then, how you hear. So, it’s not enough to hear. We must hear carefully. Here then, are 3 lessons… Continue reading
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A Poem for a Prostitute
One of the most beautiful stories in the gospels is found in Luke 7, when Jesus attends a dinner party at Simon the Pharisee’s house and a woman of the night shows up. I’m looking forward to preaching this passage in a few days, but in the meantime, my son has introduced me to a poetic style called… Continue reading
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