Category Archives: Scripture

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: Information and Inspiration

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Jason

I think it’s easy to think of preaching as a mere transaction of information from pulpit to congregation. To be fair, one of the aims of preaching should be to present the truths of Scripture in clear and understandable terms. … 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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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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Already and Not Yet

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Jason

A few years ago, I started blogging as an outlet for my periodic devotional writings. While I still post the occasional devo piece, my blog has also evolved into a repository for my thoughts on a variety of things: family, … Continue reading →

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God On A Mission

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Jason

From a recent Missional Journal article, “Everything Changes”, written by David Dunbar: “What is crucial here is that mission is not first and foremost a job description for the church, but a reference to what God is up to in … 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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I Live and Breathe God

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Jason

Psalm 34:1-8 (The Message) 1 I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. 2 I live and breathe God; if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy: 3 Join me in spreading the … 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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Lesser Translations

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Jason

The other day I was at LifeWay Christian bookstore, looking at the Bibles. I’ll do that from time to time; I’m just a Bible junkie I guess. Anyway, while I was there, a young lady was shopping for a Bible … Continue reading →

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