Monthly Archives: April 2012

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

When we were in our twenties, my wife and I volunteered to help organize a youth retreat for about 100 kids from different churches.  As part of the retreat, we arranged break-out sessions on a half-dozen topics that are pretty … Continue reading

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Sermon: Sunday, April 29, 2012 – What is a Pastor?

A sermon by Jack Daniels at Geneva Presbyterian Church, Switzerland, Florida Continue reading

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A Small Act of Faithfulness – A Big Impact

This Sunday, it’ll be my privilege to introduce Jack Daniels to you.  (Okay, in a nod to all the jokes forming in your mind,  I’ll be introducing the man – not the drink).  A few months ago, when the session … Continue reading

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Sermon: Sunday, April 22, 2012 – Elders: Answering to Christ for the Church

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What’s an Elder?

What’s an elder?  An older person?  A responsible person? A wise person?  Someone who gives seasoned advice?  Somebody who goes to meetings? In the Presbyterian Church, there are two types of elders.  “Teaching Elders” often work as pastors.   In … Continue reading

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Sermon: Sunday, April 15, 2012 – Deacons: The Firm Foundation

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The Power of Story

I’ve been reading a book by Don Miller called A Million Miles in a Thousand Years.  Reading it, I’ve become captivated (again) to the idea that each of us gets the privilege of living out a story.  We’re called to … Continue reading

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Notes on the resurrection…

What do you think of the resurrection of Jesus Christ?  We sort of expect people to have questions about the validity of the resurrection in today’s scientific age.  Some might say the resurrection is foolishness to the scientists (although I … Continue reading

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Sermon: Sunday, April 8, 2012 – Easter’s Great Hope

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Sermon: Sunday, April 1, 2012 – No Win in Comparison

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