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John 3:1-21

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David J. Kalas

... see also, for example, Romans 7 and 8; Galatians 5). Nor is a spirit vs. flesh paradigm unique to Paul (such as Mark 14:38; John 3:6; 1 Peter 2:11). All of fallen humanity, it seems, needs to regain a good, healthy appetite. Not because we have lost ... over temptation — when we do not see these things, we may become impatient on the way. Nineteenth-century Baptist pastor, Joseph Gilmore, wrote the words that the Israelites ought to have sung — and we ought also to sing — when becoming impatient on the ...

2. Lent 4

Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Isaiah 12:1-6, Joshua 5:1-12, Luke 15:1-7

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John R. Brokhoff

... by demanding exorbitant taxes, women who sold their bodies to satisfy the sexual lust of their customers. These were people who told dirty stories and used profane language. In our day they are the Charles Mansons, the Gary Gilmores, the Himmlers, the Bonnie and Clydes, the John Dillingers. These people are atheists, anti-God, anti-church, and anti-decency. Associate with these people? b. Sinners need repentance.Jesus associated with sinners not because he approved of their way of life. He knew they needed ...

3. Lent 4

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 · 1 Cor 1:18-31 · 2 Cor 5:17-21 · Isa 12:1-6 · Jos 5:9-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... by demanding exorbitant taxes, women who sold their bodies to satisfy the sexual lust of their customers. These were people who told dirty stories and used profane language. In our day they are the Charles Mansons, the Gary Gilmores, the Himmlers, the Bonnie and Clydes, the John Dillingers. These people are atheists, anti-God, anti-church, and anti-decency. Associate with these people? B. Sinners need repentance. Jesus associated with sinners not because he approved of their way of life. He knew they needed ...

4. Not For Sale at Any Price

Matthew 13:44-46

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John R. Brokhoff

... their 1976 poll of visitors’ favorite heroes and heroines. The number one person was Joan of Arc. Second was Churchill. In third place were John Kennedy, Jesus, and Admiral Nelson. Jesus is in third place and even there he must share the level with two others. Doesn’t that ... of heaven is to have peace of mind and heart. This peace the world does not have and cannot give. Gary Gilmore, the first to be executed for two murders in ten years, spent sleepless nights in prison, haunted by ghosts. He explained ...

5. Guilt: How to Keep Your Conscience Clear

Psalm 32:1-11

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James Merritt

... and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.” Guilt is excruciating. Guilt is suffocating. Guilt is debilitating. Gary Gilmore was the first person executed after the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976, and he was executed by a firing squad ... ad in the Madrid newspaper as a last resort. His son’s name was Paco, which is a very common name in Spain; much like John is here in America. The ad simply read like this: Dear Paco: Meet me in front of the Madrid newspaper office tomorrow at noon. All ...

6. Half-Time is Now Over

Luke 24:13-35

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Eric Ritz

... after the resurrection is more vivid or beautiful than the episode that takes place on the Road to Emmaus. S. MacLean Gilmore describes it "as a story of singular grace and charm." As our Gospel Lesson begins we see that Cleopas and another ... be a tomorrow." When Jesus broke bread with the disciples He was telling them there will be a tomorrow. "On March 20, 1983, John Sculley, President of Pepsi Cola and one of America’s fastest rising corporate stars, stepped off the elevator and into the penthouse suite ...

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1. Prescription on a Pole

John 3:1-21

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David J. Kalas

2. Lent 4

Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Isaiah 12:1-6, Joshua 5:1-12, Luke 15:1-7

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John R. Brokhoff

3. Lent 4

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 · 1 Cor 1:18-31 · 2 Cor 5:17-21 · Isa 12:1-6 · Jos 5:9-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... by demanding exorbitant taxes, women who sold their bodies to satisfy the sexual lust of their customers. These were people who told dirty stories and used profane language. In our day they are the Charles Mansons, the Gary Gilmores, the Himmlers, the Bonnie and Clydes, the John Dillingers. These people are atheists, anti-God, anti-church, and anti-decency. Associate with these people? B. Sinners need repentance. Jesus associated with sinners not because he approved of their way of life. He knew they needed ...

4. Not For Sale at Any Price

Matthew 13:44-46

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John R. Brokhoff

5. Guilt: How to Keep Your Conscience Clear

Psalm 32:1-11

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James Merritt

6. Half-Time is Now Over

Luke 24:13-35

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Eric Ritz

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