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Just Sitting Here Thinking episodes
- 3-11-07 Choosing Between Loving God and Loving the World
Lesson on Jesus' temptations in the desert - to live for oneself, fame, wealth and power. Living for others, for joy rather than possession, and finding true purpose and calling that gives a person real satisfaction and joy. The power of giving back blessings you reap in worldly rewards.
28 min - 3-20-05 Romans: Justification by Faith
Lesson on Paul's letter to the church at Rome and his vital message which lies at the core of Christianity.
24 min - 2-25-07 ”I Am The True Vine, You Are The Branches”
Lesson on John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
34 min - The Story of Ruth and Naomi (Part 1) + John Wesley Q&A
One of the most intimate personal bonds between characters in the Bible is that of Ruth and Naomi, as told in the Book of Ruth. Lesson on trust, friendship, family, bravery and loyalty through seemingly insurmountable struggles.
But first, it's open floor for questions and discussion following the introspective on John Wesley.
38 min - Introspective on John Wesley
John Wesley tells the intimate story of his own life and spiritual journey, as well as the birth of Methodism in this inspiring and candid introspective monologue. As always, no notes - just an extemporized yet structured meditation based on heavy research.
33 min - 2-08-04 Hope, Thankfulness and Peace in Ecclesiastes
Lesson on finding the positive and life-affirming in the teachings of the book of Ecclesiastes.
32 min - Isaiah - A New Creation
Lesson on the Babylonian Captivity, destruction and rebirth, mourning and hope. God is not one to turn his back upon the people.
26 min - 1-26-08 Jesus at the Temple at age twelve
Lesson examining Jesus' exchange with the elders of the Temple at 12, the yearning of everyone to set out beyond their home and embark on life's journey, and the need later in life to find home again.
27 min - Birthday Special - Introspective on Simon Peter
In celebration of Rev. Eastridge's 95th birthday, here is a special Easter introspective monologue as the apostle Simon Peter from 2003. As always, no notes - just an extemporized yet structured meditation based on heavy research.
Also available in VIDEO at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjwG-eUhOOw&t=1329s
36 min - 1-28-07 ”I Am the Light of the World”
Lesson discussing John 8:12 - "I am the light of the world; whoever follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
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About Just Sitting Here Thinking
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A collection of sermons and lessons by Rev. J. Vance Eastridge of the United Methodist Church, including study series and ”introspective” character monologues. After more than 40 years as a pastor in…
the Holston Conference, Rev. Eastridge continued his ministry through the Virgil Anderson Sunday school class at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church from 1995 to 2012.