Homily: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 2017James Knipper
The document is a sermon given by Deacon Jim Knipper at Oratory Prep in Summit, NJ. In the sermon, Deacon Knipper summarizes the gospel reading about a king throwing a wedding banquet. He explains that the invitation is open to all people, regardless of background or life choices, representing God's unconditional love and mercy. While the invitation is there for all, each person must choose to accept it. Deacon Knipper urges the congregation to respond to God's invitation with love, compassion, and surrender.
141 Encounters With Jesus an Adulterous Woman Rick Peterson
Adapted from a Jason Cole sermon series
https://www.sermoncentra.com/sermons/4-encounter-with-an-adulterous-woman-jason-cole-sermon-on-sin-exposed-66151?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Jesus teaches his followers about humility through a parable about seating arrangements at a banquet. He advises taking the lowest place so that the host may invite you to move up, rather than seeking the best seats and being humiliated. True humility means not exalting oneself but serving others without concern for reward. Those who are humble will be honored by God.
Homily: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle AJames Knipper
“Many are invited, but few are chosen” is unfortunately one of the most misread, misunderstood and misused phrases in the Bible. Then again, so is the parable of the Wedding Banquet where the King acts with anger and vengeance on those who refuse his invitation to come to the wedding.
So what is the meaning hidden within this parable and how can we really look at what seems to be a line of exclusion at the end of the Gospel? Check it all out…
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. Meanwhile the Scribes and the Pharisees, keepers of the Jewish Law, are not very happy with all the attention Jesus is getting, so they a lay trap for him. What does Christ do? Does he focus on the sin or the shame?
The insight to what this Gospel is really all about is broken open by a Jesuit working with the gangs in LA. See what I mean.
Homily: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2017James Knipper
This document summarizes a pastor's reflection on a Gospel passage about workers in a vineyard receiving equal pay regardless of how long they worked. The pastor notes that as we age, we develop "seasoned minds" and see things through filters of our experiences, unlike children with "beginner's minds." Jesus used parables to challenge these seasoned minds. The parable illustrates that God's love is a gift, not something earned, and we should not judge who God loves. We often cry "unfair" when things don't go our way, but we need to let go of pain and judgments, and accept God's unconditional love and generosity.
This document contains a 13-part lesson on seeking lost sheep and calling others to follow Jesus. It discusses how to distinguish Jesus' voice, seeking those who are lost from different religious groups, building bridges between people and Jesus, sharing testimony, and calling others at the right time with God's help. It emphasizes that workers must not desist from their efforts to help the lost, but continue in tender, pitying love to give hope and strength to the discouraged. With faith in God, servants will be empowered to present His love and call people to accept the gospel.
Homily: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A 2017James Knipper
The document is a sermon given by Deacon Jim Knipper at Oratory Prep in Summit, NJ. In the sermon, Deacon Knipper summarizes the gospel reading about a king throwing a wedding banquet. He explains that the invitation is open to all people, regardless of background or life choices, representing God's unconditional love and mercy. While the invitation is there for all, each person must choose to accept it. Deacon Knipper urges the congregation to respond to God's invitation with love, compassion, and surrender.
141 Encounters With Jesus an Adulterous Woman Rick Peterson
Adapted from a Jason Cole sermon series
https://www.sermoncentra.com/sermons/4-encounter-with-an-adulterous-woman-jason-cole-sermon-on-sin-exposed-66151?ref=SermonSeriesDetails
Jesus teaches his followers about humility through a parable about seating arrangements at a banquet. He advises taking the lowest place so that the host may invite you to move up, rather than seeking the best seats and being humiliated. True humility means not exalting oneself but serving others without concern for reward. Those who are humble will be honored by God.
Homily: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle AJames Knipper
“Many are invited, but few are chosen” is unfortunately one of the most misread, misunderstood and misused phrases in the Bible. Then again, so is the parable of the Wedding Banquet where the King acts with anger and vengeance on those who refuse his invitation to come to the wedding.
So what is the meaning hidden within this parable and how can we really look at what seems to be a line of exclusion at the end of the Gospel? Check it all out…
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. Meanwhile the Scribes and the Pharisees, keepers of the Jewish Law, are not very happy with all the attention Jesus is getting, so they a lay trap for him. What does Christ do? Does he focus on the sin or the shame?
The insight to what this Gospel is really all about is broken open by a Jesuit working with the gangs in LA. See what I mean.
Homily: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2017James Knipper
This document summarizes a pastor's reflection on a Gospel passage about workers in a vineyard receiving equal pay regardless of how long they worked. The pastor notes that as we age, we develop "seasoned minds" and see things through filters of our experiences, unlike children with "beginner's minds." Jesus used parables to challenge these seasoned minds. The parable illustrates that God's love is a gift, not something earned, and we should not judge who God loves. We often cry "unfair" when things don't go our way, but we need to let go of pain and judgments, and accept God's unconditional love and generosity.
This document contains a 13-part lesson on seeking lost sheep and calling others to follow Jesus. It discusses how to distinguish Jesus' voice, seeking those who are lost from different religious groups, building bridges between people and Jesus, sharing testimony, and calling others at the right time with God's help. It emphasizes that workers must not desist from their efforts to help the lost, but continue in tender, pitying love to give hope and strength to the discouraged. With faith in God, servants will be empowered to present His love and call people to accept the gospel.
This document provides an overview of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on living out one's faith based on a study of Hebrews 13. The sermon discusses challenges Christians face with immigration, marriage, and consumerism mentioned in Hebrews 13. It encourages showing hospitality to strangers, maintaining sexual purity, and being content with what one has through trusting God. It also discusses imitating faithful leaders, avoiding false teachings, offering sacrifices of praise, and submitting to church leaders. The sermon aims to help Christians actively live out their faith.
Deacon Jim Knipper gives a homily on the Feast of the Ascension. He explains that while traditionally depicted as Jesus rising bodily into heaven, the Ascension actually teaches that Jesus' absence allows believers to experience God's presence through the Holy Spirit. Jesus' departure created a "hole" in the disciples that only God could fill. Absence makes us appreciate presence. The Ascension is not a one-time event but reveals how God meets us in our suffering and doubt to strengthen our faith, hope and love.
The document discusses the nature of love through multiple passages. It describes love as something that flows at times but also trickles, and can be refilled through Jesus. Love is portrayed as unconditional from Jesus, perfect, free, and everlasting. Small acts of love and kindness for others are emphasized as ways to spread love in the world and find fulfillment. Putting others' needs above your own through caring actions benefits both the recipient and the person performing the kind act.
This message is Part 4 of the series “Above & Beyond” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. The title for this message is “Going Above & Beyond To Honor The Lord”. This message challenges us to live our lives to honor God and make Him famous everyday in three tangible ways: by serving, by giving and by loving. This message was delivered on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
God’s love is often described as a Divine flow of love and grace - movement that is never restricted. Nothing we say or do changes the love that is poured out upon us by God. It is unmerited in every sense – freely given to all. The only thing we have to do is be willing to accept and trust and share in the flow of that love.
So during Lent we have been examining our lives to see what blocks that flow - in other words, to examine our personal garbage. Thus shifting through our hurts and wounds and addictions so that we can be present and aware and participating in that ever present flow.
And today's gospel gives deeper insight on the fully human and fully divine side of Jesus Christ and his relationship to the community and the importance of our active participation. What does that look like? And what is the ending of this story that is often missed, but key in bringing forth the good news?
We should strive for excellence in the few areas that truly matter to us and accept good enough in other areas so we can focus our energy. While we should always do our best, we shouldn't compare ourselves to others or get discouraged. We should serve the Lord with faithfulness, excellence, joy, generosity, and love for others.
The document discusses Jesus' teachings on humility and generosity from Luke 14:1-14. It notes that Jesus instructs his followers to take the lowest place at a party and to invite the poor, crippled, and lame to their own celebrations. Jesus wants his disciples to put others first without expectation of repayment. The summary encourages examining one's motives for social interactions and loving others simply for Jesus' sake.
Mortal sin is a grave or serious sin committed with full knowledge and consent that destroys one's relationship with God. Venial sin is less serious and does not destroy one's relationship with God but still weakens charity. Jesus forgives sins and shows his authority to forgive through healing a paralyzed man lowered through the roof by his friends. In reconciliation, we receive God's forgiveness through the priest as a sign of being united in baptism and trying to live more faithfully.
Message series awakening - part 7 - awakening to sacrifice - pastor chuck b...LifePointe Church
This message is Part 7 in the message series “AWAKENING” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “Awakening To Sacrifice”, Pastor Chuck talks about the importance of genuine sacrifice in the Christian life and why we should be willing to sacrifice our lives for the Lord. Using stories from the life of David, Mary and Paul, he talks about the nature of sacrifice: it is costly, illogical and personal - and how gratitude is the key motivator for real sacrifice. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. All the while it is a trap being laid for Christ. So how does the work of Fr. Greg Boyle S.J. dealing with gangs in LA shed light on what is this Gospel is all about? Check it out...
This is a study of kindness which is one of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, and one that we all need, for the world is always in need of kindness. We all love it when we are treated kindly.
The document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on living out one's faith based on a study of Hebrews 13. It discusses several practical applications and exhortations from Hebrews 13, including showing love to strangers, maintaining sexual purity, avoiding greed, imitating leaders, rejecting false teachings, and offering sacrifices of praise. It encourages Christians to submit to church leaders and live faithfully despite challenges, as this life is as bad as it will get for non-believers but only temporary for believers. The sermon concludes by explaining the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Today we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and for some reason we get it stuck in our heads that saints are a completely different kind of human being - when instead, they are very ordinary people like you and I. So, while we may all take a moment to remember our favorite saints – what about all those who may have gone before us and are unrecognized as a saint? So, take a few minutes and see how people like Jessica Robles, Jimmy Willmert, Joe Shuba, and my friend Steve DiGregorio have helped open many eyes to what this Feast Day means. See what I mean…
This document discusses how to love friends well through Christian friendship. It emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate example of how to love friends. Jesus revealed God to his friends, protected them, prayed for them, encouraged them to witness for him, and showed them God's perfect love. The document encourages developing close Christian friendships in order to love others and witness to them as Jesus did. It stresses that prayer, witnessing, and close relationships are keys to spiritual revival in the church.
1. The document discusses showing grace to others, even those who have wronged us or who we disagree with. It notes how the author's own "growth" led them to distance themselves from people they disagreed with.
2. Several examples are given of what grace is and what it does, such as forgive, heal, transform, and empower. Soul training exercises are suggested to show grace to those we are tempted not to and to say "yes" more and minimize saying "no" to children.
3. Two reasons are given for why we should show grace: because of the grace shown to us, and because of the shared suffering of humanity. A Bible passage about forgiving others as we have
Jesus offered a wealthy young ruler the invitation to "come be my follower." When Jesus said the man lacked one thing - to sell his possessions and give to the poor - the man declined, as he valued his wealth too much. Jesus' invitation was not limited to that man, but applies to all who want to follow him. His invitation promises treasure in heaven and involves wholehearted devotion to Jesus and Jehovah above all else.
This document provides guidance on how to seek out and call others to follow Jesus. It discusses listening for Jesus' voice, imitating Him by serving others to guide them to Him, seeking out the lost like the shepherd seeks his lost sheep, building bridges between people and Jesus, sharing our testimonies of how Jesus has changed our lives, being available when people are ready to accept Jesus' call, and imparting love, courage, hope and strength to the discouraged like Jesus does. The overall message is that we should follow Jesus' example of seeking, serving and saving the lost, and introducing them to Jesus by sharing our own experiences with Him.
1) The document discusses the story in Luke 17 where Jesus heals 10 lepers but only 1 returns to thank Him. It wonders how often we are like the 9 who fail to thank God for what He has done.
2) It encourages taking time each day to make a list of what God has done and comparing how many things we thank Him for.
3) The story shows we must get up and go to Jesus when in need, get out and obey what He says, and get back to thank Him - but most only do the first two.
1) Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that whoever drinks the living water he provides will never thirst again.
2) Natural well water is for physical life but the living water Jesus offers is for eternal life.
3) As seeds buried in us at baptism grow when watered by God's word, so we receive living water by living according to the Gospel and showing love for others.
Paul writes a letter to Philemon asking him to forgive Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave who has become a Christian after meeting Paul. Paul pleads for Philemon to welcome Onesimus back not as a slave but as a beloved brother. He encourages Philemon to show Onesimus the same kindness and welcome he would show Paul, emphasizing that in Christ, distinctions between slave and free no longer apply and all are equal.
Part 76 The Full Salvation Will Seek You Out! Ralph W Knowles
Part 76. For God Has Consigned All Men To Disobedience! The Perishable Putting On The Imperishable! Jerusalem's Role In The Plan Of God Today! A Multitude Minus Three Hundred! Being In Two Realms At The Same Time! Gideon! Who Or What Can Hinder The Will Of God! The Full Salvation Is Certainly Seeking You Out!
There is an emptiness of soul that reaches deeper than physical hunger. It can be present even when, from an outsider’s perspective, everything seems fine.
This document provides an overview of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on living out one's faith based on a study of Hebrews 13. The sermon discusses challenges Christians face with immigration, marriage, and consumerism mentioned in Hebrews 13. It encourages showing hospitality to strangers, maintaining sexual purity, and being content with what one has through trusting God. It also discusses imitating faithful leaders, avoiding false teachings, offering sacrifices of praise, and submitting to church leaders. The sermon aims to help Christians actively live out their faith.
Deacon Jim Knipper gives a homily on the Feast of the Ascension. He explains that while traditionally depicted as Jesus rising bodily into heaven, the Ascension actually teaches that Jesus' absence allows believers to experience God's presence through the Holy Spirit. Jesus' departure created a "hole" in the disciples that only God could fill. Absence makes us appreciate presence. The Ascension is not a one-time event but reveals how God meets us in our suffering and doubt to strengthen our faith, hope and love.
The document discusses the nature of love through multiple passages. It describes love as something that flows at times but also trickles, and can be refilled through Jesus. Love is portrayed as unconditional from Jesus, perfect, free, and everlasting. Small acts of love and kindness for others are emphasized as ways to spread love in the world and find fulfillment. Putting others' needs above your own through caring actions benefits both the recipient and the person performing the kind act.
This message is Part 4 of the series “Above & Beyond” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. The title for this message is “Going Above & Beyond To Honor The Lord”. This message challenges us to live our lives to honor God and make Him famous everyday in three tangible ways: by serving, by giving and by loving. This message was delivered on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.
God’s love is often described as a Divine flow of love and grace - movement that is never restricted. Nothing we say or do changes the love that is poured out upon us by God. It is unmerited in every sense – freely given to all. The only thing we have to do is be willing to accept and trust and share in the flow of that love.
So during Lent we have been examining our lives to see what blocks that flow - in other words, to examine our personal garbage. Thus shifting through our hurts and wounds and addictions so that we can be present and aware and participating in that ever present flow.
And today's gospel gives deeper insight on the fully human and fully divine side of Jesus Christ and his relationship to the community and the importance of our active participation. What does that look like? And what is the ending of this story that is often missed, but key in bringing forth the good news?
We should strive for excellence in the few areas that truly matter to us and accept good enough in other areas so we can focus our energy. While we should always do our best, we shouldn't compare ourselves to others or get discouraged. We should serve the Lord with faithfulness, excellence, joy, generosity, and love for others.
The document discusses Jesus' teachings on humility and generosity from Luke 14:1-14. It notes that Jesus instructs his followers to take the lowest place at a party and to invite the poor, crippled, and lame to their own celebrations. Jesus wants his disciples to put others first without expectation of repayment. The summary encourages examining one's motives for social interactions and loving others simply for Jesus' sake.
Mortal sin is a grave or serious sin committed with full knowledge and consent that destroys one's relationship with God. Venial sin is less serious and does not destroy one's relationship with God but still weakens charity. Jesus forgives sins and shows his authority to forgive through healing a paralyzed man lowered through the roof by his friends. In reconciliation, we receive God's forgiveness through the priest as a sign of being united in baptism and trying to live more faithfully.
Message series awakening - part 7 - awakening to sacrifice - pastor chuck b...LifePointe Church
This message is Part 7 in the message series “AWAKENING” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, “Awakening To Sacrifice”, Pastor Chuck talks about the importance of genuine sacrifice in the Christian life and why we should be willing to sacrifice our lives for the Lord. Using stories from the life of David, Mary and Paul, he talks about the nature of sacrifice: it is costly, illogical and personal - and how gratitude is the key motivator for real sacrifice. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
This Sunday we hear the familiar Gospel of the woman who was caught in adultery and about to be stoned. All the while it is a trap being laid for Christ. So how does the work of Fr. Greg Boyle S.J. dealing with gangs in LA shed light on what is this Gospel is all about? Check it out...
This is a study of kindness which is one of the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, and one that we all need, for the world is always in need of kindness. We all love it when we are treated kindly.
The document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on living out one's faith based on a study of Hebrews 13. It discusses several practical applications and exhortations from Hebrews 13, including showing love to strangers, maintaining sexual purity, avoiding greed, imitating leaders, rejecting false teachings, and offering sacrifices of praise. It encourages Christians to submit to church leaders and live faithfully despite challenges, as this life is as bad as it will get for non-believers but only temporary for believers. The sermon concludes by explaining the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Today we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and for some reason we get it stuck in our heads that saints are a completely different kind of human being - when instead, they are very ordinary people like you and I. So, while we may all take a moment to remember our favorite saints – what about all those who may have gone before us and are unrecognized as a saint? So, take a few minutes and see how people like Jessica Robles, Jimmy Willmert, Joe Shuba, and my friend Steve DiGregorio have helped open many eyes to what this Feast Day means. See what I mean…
This document discusses how to love friends well through Christian friendship. It emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate example of how to love friends. Jesus revealed God to his friends, protected them, prayed for them, encouraged them to witness for him, and showed them God's perfect love. The document encourages developing close Christian friendships in order to love others and witness to them as Jesus did. It stresses that prayer, witnessing, and close relationships are keys to spiritual revival in the church.
1. The document discusses showing grace to others, even those who have wronged us or who we disagree with. It notes how the author's own "growth" led them to distance themselves from people they disagreed with.
2. Several examples are given of what grace is and what it does, such as forgive, heal, transform, and empower. Soul training exercises are suggested to show grace to those we are tempted not to and to say "yes" more and minimize saying "no" to children.
3. Two reasons are given for why we should show grace: because of the grace shown to us, and because of the shared suffering of humanity. A Bible passage about forgiving others as we have
Jesus offered a wealthy young ruler the invitation to "come be my follower." When Jesus said the man lacked one thing - to sell his possessions and give to the poor - the man declined, as he valued his wealth too much. Jesus' invitation was not limited to that man, but applies to all who want to follow him. His invitation promises treasure in heaven and involves wholehearted devotion to Jesus and Jehovah above all else.
This document provides guidance on how to seek out and call others to follow Jesus. It discusses listening for Jesus' voice, imitating Him by serving others to guide them to Him, seeking out the lost like the shepherd seeks his lost sheep, building bridges between people and Jesus, sharing our testimonies of how Jesus has changed our lives, being available when people are ready to accept Jesus' call, and imparting love, courage, hope and strength to the discouraged like Jesus does. The overall message is that we should follow Jesus' example of seeking, serving and saving the lost, and introducing them to Jesus by sharing our own experiences with Him.
1) The document discusses the story in Luke 17 where Jesus heals 10 lepers but only 1 returns to thank Him. It wonders how often we are like the 9 who fail to thank God for what He has done.
2) It encourages taking time each day to make a list of what God has done and comparing how many things we thank Him for.
3) The story shows we must get up and go to Jesus when in need, get out and obey what He says, and get back to thank Him - but most only do the first two.
1) Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that whoever drinks the living water he provides will never thirst again.
2) Natural well water is for physical life but the living water Jesus offers is for eternal life.
3) As seeds buried in us at baptism grow when watered by God's word, so we receive living water by living according to the Gospel and showing love for others.
Paul writes a letter to Philemon asking him to forgive Onesimus, Philemon's runaway slave who has become a Christian after meeting Paul. Paul pleads for Philemon to welcome Onesimus back not as a slave but as a beloved brother. He encourages Philemon to show Onesimus the same kindness and welcome he would show Paul, emphasizing that in Christ, distinctions between slave and free no longer apply and all are equal.
Part 76 The Full Salvation Will Seek You Out! Ralph W Knowles
Part 76. For God Has Consigned All Men To Disobedience! The Perishable Putting On The Imperishable! Jerusalem's Role In The Plan Of God Today! A Multitude Minus Three Hundred! Being In Two Realms At The Same Time! Gideon! Who Or What Can Hinder The Will Of God! The Full Salvation Is Certainly Seeking You Out!
There is an emptiness of soul that reaches deeper than physical hunger. It can be present even when, from an outsider’s perspective, everything seems fine.
This document provides a summary and analysis of a passage from the Gospel of Mark about a woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume. The summary is:
1) The passage describes a woman bringing an alabaster jar of expensive perfume and pouring it over Jesus' head, which some present saw as a waste but Jesus defended as a good deed.
2) The author analyzes this passage alongside parallel accounts in the other Gospels, concluding that the woman, Mary, anointed Jesus twice - once earlier to receive forgiveness, and again later to honor him as he prepared to die.
3) The woman is praised for her lavish, sacrificial, and unembarrassed worship of
This contains presentation of the Third Sunday of Lent Gospel
"The Living Water That Quenches Our Thirst”
At the well she encounters Jesus. Jesus speaks with her for a while and she is deeply touched by this casual but transforming conversation.
The first thing to note is that the very fact of Jesus speaking to her touched her. She was a Samaritan woman and Jesus was a Jewish man.
What truly seemed to touch her was that within the context of Jesus knowing all about her, all the sins of her past life and her broken relationships, He still treated her with the greatest respect and dignity.
But here was Jesus. He knew all about her but wanted to give her Living Water nonetheless.
It began to be quenched because what she really needed, what we all need, is this perfect love and acceptance that Jesus offers. He offered it to her, and He offers it to us.
Lord, You are the Living Water that my soul needs. May I meet You in the heat of my day, in the trials of life, and in my shame and guilt. May I encounter Your love, gentleness and acceptance in these moments, and may that Love become the source of my new life in You. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
Lord, You are the Living Water that my soul needs. May I meet You in the heat of my day, in the trials of life, and in my shame and guilt. May I encounter Your love, gentleness and acceptance in these moments, and may that Love become the source of my new life in You. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
This document is a summary of a church sermon given at FCC Worship Center. The sermon discusses how God completely forgives sins through his grace. It notes that when we confess our sins, God forgets them immediately and removes them as far as east is from west. The sermon encourages living under grace rather than law, and says grace should propel us to change our affections toward Jesus and redirect our lives. It uses the story of the sinful woman pouring perfume on Jesus' feet to illustrate how grace can transform us.
The document discusses the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation in Catholicism. It explains that in this sacrament, priests have the authority given by Jesus to forgive sins through confession. It provides the story of a paralyzed young man who was lowered through the roof by his friends to see Jesus, and describes how Jesus forgave the man's sins and healed him. It encourages going to confession regularly to receive forgiveness and strengthen one's relationship with God.
Bono discusses his Christian faith and how grace operates in contrast to karma. While karma means what you put out comes back to you, grace interrupts this through God's forgiveness. Bono believes in grace because he has made mistakes and would be in trouble if judged by his actions alone. The author agrees grace, not works, saves us and calls us to extend grace to others as we have received it from God.
The document discusses Johnny Cash's song "A Man in Black" and how it relates to Christian generosity and sacrifice. It tells the story of how Cash found faith after struggling with drugs and almost dying, which inspired him to wear black to represent the poor and downtrodden. The pastor encourages the congregation to give generously to the church like the "Man in Black", to support its ministries and missions. He emphasizes imitating Christ's self-sacrificing example and putting God and others first with our resources.
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The document provides information about upcoming events at a church, including prayer meetings, ministry meetings, rehearsals, classes, and Sunday services. It includes announcements about special Sundays like "I Won One" Sunday to encourage inviting others. It also provides operational details like parking instructions and locations of restrooms. At the end it highlights some of the church's history, recognizing long-standing members and descendants of the church's founders.
The document summarizes a story from Luke 7:36-50 about a woman expressing her love for Jesus. At a dinner hosted by a Pharisee, a sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet with perfume, washing them with her tears. This act showed her voluntary, intentional, costly yet humble love and service to Jesus as her Savior and Lord. Jesus uses the story to teach that true love for God comes from recognizing one's status as a forgiven sinner, unable to save themselves, and that the more one recognizes their forgiveness, the more love they will have for God.
This document summarizes a talk about lies women believe and their true desires and design according to God. It discusses three core desires of women: to be romanced, play an irreplaceable role, and unveil beauty. It then examines three Bible stories where Jesus interacts with women (the adulterous woman, the woman at the well, and the crippled woman) and shows how He forgives, fulfills their desires, and reveals their dignity. The talk encourages women to bring their pierced hearts to God and choose to have a new heartbeat through inviting Jesus in, renouncing lies, forgiving, and asking Him to heal and answer their deepest questions. It promises a place in God's heart and security through allowing Him
Pope Benedict XVI discusses how Lent allows us to know ourselves through God's word. Jesus, tired from travel, sits by a well in Samaria and asks a Samaritan woman for water, breaking social barriers. He tells her that whoever drinks the water he gives will never thirst but have eternal life. The passage discusses confronting fears and finding confidence through connecting with God's promises.
A woman comes to the well in the heat of the day to avoid the glances and the gossip. She is alone when she is invited to make a change in her life by seeing the world differently. "Will you give me a drink?" A simple question starts a whole new way of thinking.
Jesus visits the home of a Pharisee for dinner. A sinful woman enters and washes Jesus' feet with her tears, drying them with her hair. The Pharisee questions Jesus' prophetic abilities for allowing a sinner to touch him. Jesus tells a parable of two debtors forgiven different amounts to explain that those forgiven more show greater love. He forgives the woman's sins, sparking debate about his authority to forgive.
1) Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well in Sychar. Though Jews did not associate with Samaritans, Jesus asks her for a drink.
2) Jesus tells the woman he can offer her living water that will become a spring within her, referring to the Holy Spirit. He knows details about her life that surprise her.
3) The woman comes to believe Jesus may be the Messiah, and she tells others in her town, who also come to see Jesus. This chance encounter leads the woman to faith in Christ.
ELEVATION: The Divine Power Of The Human Being Kelly Marie Kerrkrcdnsqxswifzizvzs
This book decodes the metaphors and symbols used in the King James version of Revelation with the aid of mystical insights and the corroboration of the latest scientific discoveries and theories. The interpretations given within this book focus on the chemistry and anatomy of the miraculous human body, and the bodies powerful electromagnetic energy which fluctuates according to one's psychological and emotional health.
"For nothing in secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not become broad." Luke 8:17 (KJV) - meaning, nothing is concealed that will not be made known! And NOTHING IS HIDDEN THAT WILL NOT BE EXPOSED!
Everyone knows that the most famous literary masterpieces are metaphorical, and The King James Book of Revelation is no exception. King James created a cinematic masterpiece with an all-star cast, that would cloud the minds of its readers for centuries to come. With the help of many notorious experts, the mysteries in Revelation have been intricately dissected, inspected and translated to give the clearest, most enriching physical and metaphysical explanations possible. The "coincidences" revealed cannot be denied and these elucidations are not for the faint-hearted.
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Cafechurch Session: Why did Jesus have to die?Alister Pate
Why did Jesus have to die? Did God somehow cause Judas to betray him? What does it mean for God to have a plan, and what does how we unpack that mean for our picture of God?
This passage from Matthew discusses Jesus expanding on the commandments from the Old Testament. Jesus says that anger and insults can be just as sinful as murder, and that lustful thoughts are akin to adultery. He also addresses divorce and vows, taking a stricter view than previous teachings. The document provides commentary analyzing the cultural context of Jesus' teachings and how they can apply to modern understandings of relationships, shame, and grace.
The document discusses biblical passages about failures of leadership and the consequences. It describes how Samuel's sons did not follow his ways as judges and the people asked for a king. Saul was chosen but later died for his unfaithfulness. Rehoboam did not listen to the people's requests and increased their burdens. The document asks questions about whether failures are worse for Christian leaders and discusses examples of poor leadership throughout history in the Catholic church. It closes with a prayer.
Belief and the Resurrection Part 3: CallAlister Pate
Is the fundamental problem of our culture meaninglessness? Or is it anxiety? Are they connected? In this presentation we look at anxiety and the gospel category of Call as its solution.
Resurrection and the Meaningless UniverseAlister Pate
We live in a culture of meaninglessness. This much seems uncontroversial, however much we try to veil that fact from ourselves. In the crucifixion of Jesus, God in God's own self experienced the utmost in abandonment, crying "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
The resurrection of Jesus is God's great "however." despair and meaninglessness does not have the final say. God vindicates Jesus' life poured out for others, and opens the way for us to to have a full human life, participating with God in God's redemptive work in the world.
This is the second in a series of sessions about the Resurrection at Cafechurch.
Practice Resurrection: What Does It Mean to Believe in the Resurrection of Je...Alister Pate
We talk about belief a lot in our culture. But what do we actually mean by it? In this session we look at what "belief" means in the context of the Resurrection. It is not just a passive bit of knowledge that sits in your head like the year WW2 ended. It is transformative, and is more something you do than something you think. #practiceresurrection
The fundamental fact of your life is that God loves you. Because of Jesus' solidarity with us in baptism, what God says to him, God says to all of us: You are my child, the beloved. In you I am well pleased.
That is primary: everything else, including your sense of your own sinfulness, is secondary.
Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 1 John 3:18-20
Have you ever wondered why Jesus got baptised, given that he was without sin? In this presentation we explore three different levels of meaning in Baptism, which suggests an answer to that question.
The presentation draws on Rowan Williams' excellent little book Being Christian.
This was the Cafechurch session on 15/1/2018 - see www.cafechurch.org for more
How do you make good decisions as a Christian who earnestly wants to collaborate with God? In this presentation, Anne Pate explores what the Ignatian tradition of Christian spirituality has to say.
What does eating in a pub once a week have to do with the mission of God? This is a presentation on how Cafechurch seeks to participate in the Missio Dei.
It is true that the universe is huge. Staggeringly, vertigo-creatingly vast. But does it therefore follow that any hypothetical God would therefore not care about humans? Consider the question: which is more important to me - the external monitor I am looking at while type this, or the laptop which is plugged into it?
We then use ideas from Charles Taylor's book "A Secular Age" to try to move from "what's happening" to "what's really going on."
Jesus, we are told, went back to his home town. But people there didn't buy his story, and said, essentially: who on earth do you think you are? We have known you forever. And he was amazed to see that he could do no deeds of power there, besides heal a few people (And, really who can't do that? (Joke, obvs.)) (This is my very brief precis of Mark 6:1-6 )
People rejected him because they though they knew what he had to say. That's kind of like our culture - it thinks it knows what Christianity is and who Jesus is, and think they have rejected him. But do they? What is going on here? To open up the discussion we spent a while thinking about different archetypes from our culture, and archetypes who represent more Kingdom values.
It was a good evening, and we had a good conversation, so I was enthused to blog about it (as part of his current Charles Taylor obsession.)
Here's the blurb and a link:
Do you find the story of Jesus' self-giving love profoundly meaningful? Or do you sometimes wonder whether he should have just kept his head down and stuck to carpentry? It's one of the most profound questions of our age.
http://alisterpate.com/2018/07/16/charles-taylor-and-the-sea-of-faith/
The story of Jonah and the Whale is complex. It leads us to ask: where is God in suffering? When Jonah is sitting in the pitch dark in his whale, with only the smell of decomposing fish for company, a long, long way from the light of the sun, he sang a psalm of both lament and praise. Is God somehow active in the dark night of the soul?
Read more at http://cafechurch.org/content/jonah-and-night-journey
What (or Who) We Talk About When We Talk About GodAlister Pate
Perhaps too dense, but a few grounding ideas about how to go about talking about God from within the Christian tradition. Also, we deconstruct U2's song "Yahweh" to give us a few thoughts
What is the relationship between Wellness and Christianity? What does California have to do with Jerusalem? In this presentation we think about the similarities and differences, and consider how we might integrate wellness with our faith, without identifying the one with the other.
I blogged about this whole area here: https://alisterpate.com/2017/05/15/the-kathleen-syme-centre-has-no-bible/
Right before Jesus heads off to the wilderness, he is baptised and hears God's affirmation: "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." But what does this mean for our identity as baptised persons? This session follows the first chapter of Rowan Williams' excellent book "Being Christian"
Salt that loses its saltiness? Cities on hills? Lamps? What on earth is Jesus talking about - and what could it possibly mean to exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees? A Cafechurch session from 7/2/2016
Jesus said, shockingly, "‘Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:26.)
What are we to make of these strange, paradoxical words? One way into it is to take a look at what Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard said about the three modes of life - the aesthetic, the ethical, and the religious.
While not wanting to domesticate these strange words, we can perhaps get a better insight into what they might mean for us today.
Jesus performs a miracle where he feeds over 5,000 people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. His disciples want to send the crowds away to find food for themselves, but Jesus tells them to feed the people instead. He blesses and breaks the bread, and it is multiplied so that everyone is able to eat until full, with leftovers filling twelve baskets. The passage illustrates Jesus' compassion and generosity in providing for the great crowd that had gathered to hear him speak.
It's hard to explain something as simple as soccer in a few minutes. How much harder to summarize the Gospel! In this presentation we watch a cool dude with a traditional message, and then think about the pros and cons of both his presentation, and the theology underlying it.
Lição 12: João 15 a 17 – O Espírito Santo e a Oração Sacerdotal | 2° Trimestr...OmarBarrezueta1
Esta lição é uma oportunidade para discutirmos um assunto multo mal interpretado no contexto cristão, que é o fato de algumas pessoas pensarem que o conhecer Jesus é ter a nossa vida mudada em todas as áreas, como se Deus tivesse o dever de transportar-nos deste mundo para um outro mundo onde muitas coisas maravilhosas que desejamos seriam reais. No entanto, a nossa fé não nos tira do mundo após nos convertermos; ao invés disso, permanecemos vivendo sob as mesmas circunstâncias. O propósito de Deus não é nos tirar do mundo, mas nos livrar das ações do maligno (Jo 17.15), Sendo assim, a vida eterna não significa estar fora da realidade deste mundo, mas conhecer o único Deus verdadeiro (Jo 17.3).
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Tracking "The Blessing" - Christianity · Spiritual Growth · Success
Do you ever feel like your Bible highlighting isn't quite enough to ignite lasting spiritual growth? Have you struggled to retain key takeaways from your Bible study sessions?
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In this video, you'll gain insights on:
How highlighting key verses and themes can enhance memory and retention of Scripture (we see a few key ones, here!)
Studies have shown that highlighting can significantly improve information recall. Highlighting key points visually reinforces them in your mind, leading to better long-term memory.
How to personalize your Bible study through strategic highlighting. Don't just highlight everything!
This video will teach you how to strategically highlight based on what resonates with you, focusing on central themes, recurring ideas, or connections between different passages.
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How connecting highlighted passages can reveal deeper biblical truths. By highlighting these connections, you can see the bigger picture and uncover the underlying messages within Scripture.
By the end of this video, you'll be equipped to unlock the hidden potential within your highlighted Bible and embark on a transformative spiritual growth journey! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more inspiring content on deepening your faith.
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Tales of This and Another Life - Chapters.pdfMashaL38
This book is one of the best of the translated ones, for it has a warning character for all those who find themselves in the experience of material life. Irmão X provides a shrewd way of describing the subtleties and weaknesses that can jeopardize our intentions, making us more attentive and vigilant by providing us with his wise pages, reminding us between the lines of the Master's words: "Pray and watch."
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Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian
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Mantra Yoga is an exact science. "Mananat trayate iti mantrah- by the Manana (constant thinking or recollection) of which one is protected or is released from the round of births and deaths, is Mantra." That is called Mantra by the meditation (Manana) on which the Jiva or the individual soul attains freedom from sin, enjoyment in heaven and final liberation, and by the aid of which it attains in full the fourfold fruit (Chaturvarga), i.e., Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. A Mantra is so called because it is achieved by the mental process.
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God calls us to a journey of worshiping Him. In this journey you will encounter different obstacles and derailments that will want to sway you from worshiping God. You got to be intentional in breaking the barriers staged on your way of worship in order to offer God acceptable worship.
2. Contextualising for
Caféchurch
If we are distinguishing
between fide (heart
based, trust, faith) and
assensus (head based,
belief, assent), this fits
mainly (but not entirely)
within fide
6. Authenticity
• To connect with
people, we need to be
authentic – (only?) the
real me connects with
the real you
7. Shame
• Fear of disconnection
•“I’m not worthy”
• Not the same thing as
guilt
• If you really knew what I
was like, you wouldn’t want
to connect with me, so I
mustn’t let you find out
8. Vulnerability
• We need to be
vulnerable to be
authentic
• But it’s risky- you can,
and will, be rejected
10. WholeHearted
• The people who are most
able to be vulnerable and
hence authentic, and thus
most able to connect have
one thing in common
• They believe that they are
worthy of love and belonging
11. What Does It Take To Be
Wholehearted?
• Courage
• Compassion
–To self
–To others
• Connection
– Authenticity
– Vulnerability
• Spirituality
12. Spirituality
“Spirituality is recognising and celebrating
the fact that we are all inextricably
connected to each other by a power greater
than all of us, and that our connection to that
power and to one another is grounded in
love and compassion. Practicing spirituality
brings a sense of perspective, meaning, and
purpose to our lives.” The Gifts of
Imperfection Brené Brown
13. The Woman at the Well
So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that
Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out
by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon.
A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a
drink’…. The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘How is it that you, a Jew, ask a
drink of me, a woman of Samaria?’
Jesus answered her, ‘If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to
you, “Give me a drink”, you would have asked him, and he would have given
you living water.’
The woman said to him, ‘Sir, you have no bucket, and the well is deep. Where
do you get that living water? Are you greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave
us the well, and with his sons and his flocks drank from it?’
Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but
those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water
that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.’
The woman said to him, ‘Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or
have to keep coming here to draw water.
14. Theological Reflection
• “We love because he first loved us.” –
1 John 4:18
• Our sense of worthiness comes from
God’s action: we know that we aren’t,
in point of fact, always very worthy,
(i.e. there is such a thing as sin) but
that God’s prior action recognises and
names us as loved, and hence lovable,
and hence worthy of love.
•God sees what is, not what is not.
15. Limitation of Brown’s Idea
• She doesn’t make much
allowance for sin in this –
especially the deliberate aspect
of it.
•