Category Archives: Jesus

The Sermon on the Mount 1

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Jason

The Sermon on the Mount has been called the most important sermon ever preached. It’s also been called the most ignored sermon of all time. What if both statements are true? Recently, I’ve been teaching a class at church on … Continue reading →

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On Preaching: Interpretation

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jason

Preaching always occurs within a particular context. As such, the sermon functions as a culturally-embedded testimony to the timeless truth of the text. But the sermon rises out of the unique experiences and life of the local body of disciples. … Continue reading →

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On Preaching: Community

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jason

Preaching is the communal act of proclamation in the worship-life of a body of disciples. Preaching begins with community. Preaching cannot occur apart from the context of the body of Christ. The very act of proclamation is communal by nature; … Continue reading →

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Shanon’s House of Compassion

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jason

Shanon’s House of Compassion is a tangible expression of the Gospel of Jesus, seeking to provide hospitality for families dealing with the extended hospitalization of a loved one. Continue reading →

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Loving Your Neighbor

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jason

“You really only love God as much as you love the person you love the least.” Continue reading →

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On Ministry: The Word

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Jason

Today our ministers and elders had our annual retreat, a time of prayer and sharing and vision casting. It was a great time for us to just be together and pray about what we hope God will do in our … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Heaven

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Jason

Tonight I had one of those conversations with my daughter that I know I’ll never forget. As I was tucking her in bed, I noticed a pained look on her face. Abby Kate is my thinker. She spends time pondering … Continue reading →

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In Me As It Is In Heaven

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Jason

So I’ve been reading Luke lately. Actually I’ve been reading Luke for most of this year. Reading it really slowly and just trying to soak it all up. It’s been really good, really challenging. I love what Luke is doing … Continue reading →

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New Heroes

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Jason

Today I met a few new heroes. I sat with Clovis Steele and heard him talk about his experiences teaching school in north Mississippi in the 1960s during the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Clovis … Continue reading →

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Founded Upon Love

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Jason

I know men; and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on … Continue reading →

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