Archive for November, 2009
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Nov 10, 2009
No CommentsLip Service
As I reflect on the message from this past week, I am challenged by the verse that Jesus quotes in Mark 7. In his response to the Pharisees questions about hand washing, he calls them hypocrites (Pretending to be something they are not). He then quotes the Old Testament: “These people honor me with their lips,...
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Nov 09, 2009
No CommentsRecovering Pharisee (Reflecting Sunday)
Mark 7:1-16 The way of the Pharisee: Focus on correcting Jesus instead of following Jesus. Focus on ritual instead of relationship. Focus on image instead of character. Focus on right behavior instead of right heart. Flip the focus, and get the Recovering Pharisee. Focus on following Jesus instead of correcting Jesus. Focus on relationship instead of ritual. Focus on character instead of image. Focus on right...
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Nov 08, 2009
2 CommentsSunday the Lights Went Out
This past Sunday, we were continuing our Branded series with Mark 7, “Recovering Pharisee”. Before the second service, I was meeting and greeting with people filing in for worship, and I happened to stop a new Mount Ararat attenders, Brandon. He and his family have been coming for a few months, and he usually sits...
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Nov 06, 2009
No CommentsCoaching Soccer
Well this weekend, Team Freedom (Sydney’s team) and Team Dolphins (Lexie’s Team) complete another season of soccer. I admit I do not know a lot about the game of soccer, and the main reason I am out there is for my girls. I will admit though, this is one of my better roles right now in...
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Nov 05, 2009
1 CommentEast End Ecclesia (October Update)
Let me remind you to keep praying for Eric and Coleen Phillips. Lots have been happening up in Pittsburgh. They have found a site, but there is still some barriers with permitting. No worries, because God is at work. Also there is an addition to the Phillips clan. Meet Baby Malachi. October...
