Feb 26, 2012 Posted by Church Member

“Falling Upward”

1st Sunday of Lent Duane M. Harris February 26, 2012 Text:  Mark 1:9-15 Title:  “Falling Upward”           If you go to Israel today and stand on the mound of what was ancient Jericho and look westward, you would see the imposing cliffs on the edge of the Judean Wilderness.  If you look carefully, you can see the outlines of several buildings constructed near the top on the cliffs... read more

Feb 22, 2012 Posted by Church Member

“Drop the Squirrel!”

Ash Wednesday Duane M. Harris February 22, 2012 Text:  Matthew 11:28 Title:  “Drop the Squirrel!”    ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’  (Matthew 11.28-30) The idea of... read more

Feb 19, 2012 Posted by Church Member

“Glimpses”

Transfiguration Sunday Duane M. Harris February 19, 2012 Text:  Mark 9:2-9 Title: “Glimpses”             Every weeknight, RSTLNE are the letters given the winning player in the final round on Wheel of Fortune.  Every winner is given the same letters night after night, week after week.  Each winner, however, gets to choose three additional letters.  The object, of course, is to attempt to... read more

Feb 12, 2012 Posted by Church Member

“Holy Disobedience”

6th Sunday after Epiphany   Duane M. Harris   February 12, 2012   Text:  Mark 1:40-45   Title:  “Holy Disobedience”   I.       The condition of leprosy.  Who are the lepers in our world?             It wasn’t something they understood.  They didn’t know what caused it or what cured it.  There was no society bearing its name working to provide funding... read more

Feb 5, 2012 Posted by Church Member

“Have You Forgotten?”

5th Sunday after Epiphany   Duane M. Harris   February 5, 2012   Text: Isaiah 40:21-31   Title: “Have You Forgotten?”   I.  The experience of feeling forgotten by God             They were worn out!  Exhausted!  Homes gone.  Their Temple destroyed.  The government dismantled.  People were missing, maybe dead, maybe taken somewhere else as the conquerors... read more