Guerrilla Christianity

Sermon #66

As Christians, do we suffer? Do we groan? Today we continue our look at the theology of ministry in Paul's letter to the church in Rome. The difference for us as Christians is that when we suffer and groan, we have hope for God's glory to come. So grab your bible, turn it to Romans chapter 8, and prepare your heart and mind as we join the spirit's groan.

Romans 8:12-15

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on July 20, 2014 (Originally published July 21, 2014)

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Sermon #562

In the parable of the wheat and tares, or the parable of the weeds, we find that both the children of the Kingdom of God and the children of the devil are planted in the earth together, and that they are allowed to grow together.  At the end of all things, Jesus tells us, the wheat will be gathered into the barn and the tares bundled to be burned forever.  In this parable we see a glimpse of hell as Jesus speaks of it, that it is a place of eternal conscious torment.  But our desire to follow the Lord and be obedient to his commands should come not from a fear of hell, but the love we feel for the God who rescued us from it.  

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on July 23, 2023

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Sermon #401

Humility in the modern era has been twisted to mean something that it did not mean when the Bible was written. Nowadays it means to do something for someone in order to gain their favor for a later time. But Jesus modelled true humility for us by becoming a man and dying for us, His creation. When Paul exhorts the church in Philippi (and us as well) to have the same mind of Christ, he is telling us to be humble as Christ showed us how to be humble.

Philippians 2:1-11

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on July 19, 2020 (Originally published Juy 20, 2020)

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July 23, 2023

Old Testament: Genesis 28:10-19a

Psalter: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:12-25

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Scripture quotations from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Sermon #234

We come to the eighth chapter of Romans and we unpack in particular verse 1: There is therefore now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. This verse carries the full weight of the gospel and the promise of our assurance of God's grace, and should be in the heart of every Christ follower.

Romans 8:1-11

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC and Hudson UMC on July 16, 2017 (Originally published July 17, 2017)

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Sermon #65

Do we focus on the flesh, or do we focus on the Spirit? It's an ongoing battle that we as Christians face every day. This week we will look at three ways that God's spirit speaks directly to us, and ways in which we can more keenly hear Him. So grab your Bible, open it to Romans chapter 8, and join us as we become more focused on the spirit.

Romans 8:1-11

Recorded at Hudson UMC on July 13, 2014 (Originally published July 15, 2014)

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Sermon #561

This week we begin to look at the parables of Jesus, and why he told them.  In the parable of the sower we see four different types of soil, and only one of them produces fruit.  The question before us today is, which of these soils describes us?  Are we the hard-packed pathway with the hardened hearts against the truth of God's word?  Do we have rocky soil in which the seed springs up and withers under adversity?  Is our faith choked by the cares of the world?  Or do we receive the word of God and understand it, and yield an abundance in return?  If your faith is not yielding fruit, which of these soils do you think describes you?  Probing questions that demand our consideration are before us today.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Recorded at Hudson UMC on July 16, 2023

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Sermon #400

Today in Paul's letter to the Philippians, we find out what the source of his joy is, despite his imprisonment. We find that Paul can find joy in his circumstances by rejoicing in the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. This is the central focus of everything that we do as Christians. When our life is hard, when we endure suffering for a season, even when we are persecuted as some are in other countries, we can find joy because we have an eternal hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:12-30

Recorded at Hudson UMC on July 12, 2020 (Originally published July 13, 2020)

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July 16, 2023

Old Testament: Genesis 25:19-34

Psalter: Psalm 119:105-112

Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:1-11

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Scripture quotations from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Sermon #233

For the Born Again Christian, Paul's struggle between his sinful flesh and his regenerate spirit as recorded in Romans chapter 7 is all too real. But we can take comfort in knowing that this struggle is an indication of the grace that is already at work within us.

Romans 7:15-25

Recorded at Ebenezer UMC on July 9, 2017 (Originally published July 10, 2017)

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