MOTIVATE There is a popular motto among preachers that they attempt to follow the pattern of Jesus in comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable. We see that Jesus was both tender and tough. He comforted those who were burdened and broken from the emotional groans and grief that result from a Genesis 3 fallen…
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Follow Me (Matthew 8:18-22; 10:38-39)
MOTIVATE If the Baltimore Ravens were giving away 2 season tickets to the biggest fan, how would you convince someone you should be the winner? What comes to your mind when someone says they are a serious and devoted fan of… ? (pictures?) Fashion Nascar Christmas Me with pbc. 4 seasons in my house: eggs,…
I Never Knew You (Matthew 7:15-23)
MOTIVATE Illus: The Wind Blows A golfer picks up grass to see which way the wind blows to understand the angle to swing her club and hit the ball. An outfielder holds the bill of his cap to watch the bend on the hat for knowing the direction of the wind for fielding pop-flies. A…
To Judge Or Not To Judge (Matthew 7:1-6)
MOTIVATE There are some things in life you either love or loathe. Disney (I speak about our trip lightly until clear interest) Sports / Competition Weather seasons (winter vs summer)… then there’s that whole daylight savings thing. BTW we lose hour next week (but we gain daylight in evenings). Vegetables / Seafood Maryland, or whatever…
