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- 5-26-06 Proverbs: Integrity, Righteousness and Community
Lesson on the Proverbs with themes of integrity, righteousness, and community. The contradictions within the book and the wisdom to discern, acknowledging the complexity of life.
The importance of listening to our own conscience and the "inward witness."Find the full playlist on YouTube
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23 min - A Memorial Easter Lesson: The Triumph Over Death
Rev. J. Vance Eastridge passed on October 13, 2022 at 95. He leaves behind a loving wife and large, loving family. He also leaves behind thousands of thankful people whose lives he touched through pastoral care, his earnest and charismatic voice and poetic writing, and through gentle daily kindness, grace, and love.
He pastored to more than a dozen congregations of hundreds across two states over 40 years.
In retirement he wrote a memoir, a collection of essays and poems, and a treatise on Methodism, while he continued preaching weekly through the Virgil Anderson Sunday School Class for 16 more years. His voice continues on this podcast...Here, upon the occasion of his own, is an Easter lesson about how, on that day, the pain and grief of Jesus' mother and disciples was transformed into joy. The Resurrection of Jesus means the resurrection of all and triumph over death through the love of God.
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28 min - Romans: Let Us Not Therefore Judge
(Romans 14:13) Lesson on Paul's efforts to build community, new rituals and traditions at the very beginning of Christianity. The need for understanding among each other and avoiding judgment, warning against creating barriers to others' faith.
How cooperation between peoples of different beliefs is the foundation of the church. The importance of keeping an open mind and evolving our beliefs over a lifetime.
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38 min - Jonah and The Call
Lesson on the attempt by Jonah to deny the call to minister to those he hated, and the futility of trying to run away from God. But from that is the comfort that God never leaves us.
Each of us called by God to use our talents based on our gifts, strengths and joys.Find the full playlist on YouTube
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33 min - The Story of Ruth and Naomi (Part 2) - Kindness and Love
The Story of Ruth and Naomi (Part 2) Picking up on their return from Moab to Judah, we see Ruth's sacrifice and dedication to her mother-in-law, and Naomi's grief andfeeling of being forsaken by God. Meeting wealthy and generous Boaz, and the fortuitous arrangement that could provide for them both.
The historical context of the story, Moab, the ending of the Babylonian exile and the attempt to reconstruct the nation. Ezra and Nehemiah's destructive eviction of foreign immigrants including ancestors of David, and God's desire for all peoples to live together - as the kindness and love exemplified by Boaz.The kindness and love of Jesus that we are to show, and the small acts that can make such a difference in each others' lives.Find the full playlist on YouTube
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33 min - REPRISE: 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.
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38 min - 9-23-01 Aftermath of 9-11
Lesson on the aftermath of September 11th, ruminations on anger and forgiveness, and the dilemmas of modern conflict.
The story of the Canaanite woman whose girl was possessed by a demon, and the power that drives us to do endure humiliation and sacrifice for the people we love.Find the full playlist on YouTube
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34 min - The Temple of Jerusalem
Lesson on the history of the Temple in Jerusalem, and its importance to Judaism and to Jesus in childhood and the beginning of His ministry.
The Ark of the Covenant, the architectural dimensions and different parts of the Temple, and the Holy of Holies.
Solomon's decree for it to be a place to pray and find forgiveness, and provide inclusive shelter and acceptance for all people.
How we all need a place to worship where we can feel both the awe and intimacy of God's presence.
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29 min - 8-11-02 Do The Right Thing (Proverbs 6)
Lesson on Proverbs 6 and the traits in humans that God abhors - arrogance, lying, a wicked heart toward others, a knowing thirst for sin, destroying the lives of others, bearing false witness, and creating disharmony.
How the values of integrity, loyalty, faithfulness, humility and resisting judgment and prejudice toward others are passed down from our elders, and specifically through father Roby Julius Eastridge of Mountain City, Tennessee.
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34 min - 8-04-02 Wisdom Is More Precious Than Gold (Proverbs 3)
Lesson on the importance of wisdom, Job's quest for wisdom, and the triumphs and downfall of King Solomon's reign. The seven pillars on which wisdom is based - prudence, humility, discretion, insight, plus knowledge, reason, and openness.
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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.