Just Sitting Here Thinking

Just Sitting Here Thinking

By J. Vance EastridgeReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Just Sitting Here Thinking episodes

  • 4-14-90 Easter - Introspective on Simon Peter

    In the continuing tradition of Rev. Eastridge's introspective character monologues, here is an earlier, different take on the character and experience of the father of the church, Simon Peter, and his witness to the ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.

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    35 min
  • 4-01-90 Maker of Peace

    For Palm Sunday, we finish the journey to Jerusalem with the question of how to follow and spread the peace that Jesus knows and brings, to beat swords into ploughshares and ourselves become peacemakers.

    The Prayer of St. Francis, and Luke 19:42 - "If only you knew the things which make for peace."

     

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    15 min
  • 3-25-90 Jesus, Man Of Peace

    Sermon on our collective journey through Lent and the gift of peace through Jesus. How we hesitate to seriously open our hearts to Jesus because of our subconscious resistance to change. Knowing that change is painful but that our relationship with Christ transforms us, making all things new. Coming to our own Gethsemane and making our choice to follow Him.

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    32 min
  • 2-25-90 Mistaking Pebbles For Pearls

    The parable of the pearl, the story of the magic stone, the danger of overlooking true joy and meaning in our lives while trying to conquer our aspirations. In today's world it's hard to tell the difference between the stones and the pearls.

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    21 min
  • 2-18-90 Burning Up The Cargo To Make The Trip

    Sermon on the simple life that gives fulfillment. Parsing through all the voices in society competing for our attention and the values they hold. The sacrifices we make to get ahead, the danger of burning through the good parts of life in order to satisfy artificial goals and grab meaningless treasure. The necessity and mystery of grace in our lives.

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    20 min
  • 2-11-90 That’s The Way It Is

    Sermon on the story of Jesus making the blind beggar see. Who do we trust in a world of vested interests and ulterior motives? Where do we find a credibile source after being continually disappointed by our leaders in society, work, and politics?

    The values we need to anchor us in an ever more complicated world - integrity, trust, learning the basis for our beliefs, and gaining wisdom from our own experience. We can rely always on God for steadfast and constant truth to anchor us.

    Carrying God's truths and love out into the world, and how we can only love God by loving one another.

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    27 min
  • 2-04-90 Use It Or Lose It

    Sermon on using our God-given gifts in life. The importance of exercising our talents to keep them honed, and exercising our faith to keep our spiritual life fresh and renewed. The importance of taking time in the busyness of life for our spiritual health, and the joy that comes into everyday life from regular prayer and reflection.

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    17 min

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…