So Far Out of Plumb for God to Relent

July 27, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSprings2 Peter, Amaziah, Amos 7, Amos visions, Jeroboam, leaning tower of Pisa, plumb line, Prophet Priest King, tin

Amos 7:1-17; 2 Peter 3:8-10 July 22, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear Congregation of Christ: Do you know why the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy is four degrees out of plumb? This world-famous tower was built as a bell tower of the main cathedral of the city. Construction began in 1173, but due to wars, debt and the leaning problems it was completed almost 200 years later in 1350. The tower has eight stories and is 186 feet high. However, by the time the third story…

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The Baptism of Jesus: “To Fulfill All Righteousness”

January 29, 2018September 25, 2019 BigSpringsJesus' baptism, John the Baptist, Matthew 3, Prophet Priest King, Psalm 2

Psalm 2:7-9; Matthew 3:13-17; Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 31 & 32 January 28, 2018 • Download this sermon (PDF) Beloved Congregation of Christ: Did you know that Christianity shares the belief in water baptism with many other religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Baha’i, and Shintoism? For example, in the ancient Babylonian religion, water was important as a spiritual cleansing agent. In ancient Egyptian religion, initiation was preceded by a normal bathing in the public baths and a ceremonial sprinkling by the priest of Isis. Almost all Christian churches…

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Jesus Anointed with Extravagant Oil

April 3, 2016September 25, 2019 BigSpringsJesus anointed with oil, John 12, Lazarus, Mark 14, Mary, Mary Magdalene, Prophet Priest King

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 61:1; Mark 14:3-9; John 11:2, 12:1-8 (text) April 3, 2016 • Download sermon (PDF) Ccongregation of Christ: In the early 1970s, when I was in college, a rock musical called “Jesus Christ Superstar” became a hit in Broadway and in the movies. It was the story of the struggle between two personalities in John’s gospel: Our Lord Jesus and Judas Iscariot. Also prominent in the play was Mary Magdalene, who was portrayed as a prostitute who fell in love with Jesus. This horrible tale is based…