“Poor in Spirit”
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
Mathew 5:1-11 - How can being “poor in spirit” and “mournful” morf into blessings? Our modern understanding of these terms don’t summon thoughts about pleasantness. But in a play on words, the “beattitudes” Jesus shared with us can be thought of in terms of BE-attitudes–in otherwords, ways for us to
be. Jesus brought us a revolutionary […]
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Mathew 5:1-11 - How can being “poor in spirit” and “mournful” morf into blessings? Our modern understanding of these terms don’t summon thoughts about pleasantness. But in a play on words, the “beattitudes” Jesus shared with us can be thought of in terms of BE-attitudes–in otherwords, ways for us to
be. Jesus brought us a revolutionary […]
“I Want to be a Christian”
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
Mark 9:14-29 - Jesus was confronted with a chaotic situation. A young man in need of healing, a father pleading for help, the disciples all clamoring for his attention, and a growing crowd that was feeling something strange going on. In such a situation, it would be difficult for anyone to focus. So Jesus asks […]
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Mark 9:14-29 - Jesus was confronted with a chaotic situation. A young man in need of healing, a father pleading for help, the disciples all clamoring for his attention, and a growing crowd that was feeling something strange going on. In such a situation, it would be difficult for anyone to focus. So Jesus asks […]
Read full post...“Stories from the Walk to Emmaus”
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
Luke 24:13-35 - The Walk to Emmaus is a 72-hour retreat of Christian renewal. Since Light of the Canyon was founded and developed by many people from the Emmaus community, we thought it appropriate to have a Sunday service dedicated to celebrating the impact that the Walk to Emmaus has had on the lives of […]
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Luke 24:13-35 - The Walk to Emmaus is a 72-hour retreat of Christian renewal. Since Light of the Canyon was founded and developed by many people from the Emmaus community, we thought it appropriate to have a Sunday service dedicated to celebrating the impact that the Walk to Emmaus has had on the lives of […]
Read full post...“I Hope You Dance”
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
2 Samuel 6:12-16 - The fourth and final principle for happiness in 2008 is “Pursue Fun with a Vengeance.” 2 Samuel tells us that “David danced before the Lord with all his might.” Do you remember the movie “Footloose.” Remember how all of the Christians were uptight and joyless. That is not what God calls […]
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2 Samuel 6:12-16 - The fourth and final principle for happiness in 2008 is “Pursue Fun with a Vengeance.” 2 Samuel tells us that “David danced before the Lord with all his might.” Do you remember the movie “Footloose.” Remember how all of the Christians were uptight and joyless. That is not what God calls […]
Read full post...“Bliss is Bliss”
Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Mark 9:2 - Principle #3 for Happiness in 2008 is “Get Connected With Your Truth.” This might sound kind warm and fuzzy, but in the Christian context it means to truly allow Jesus Christ to be the Lord of your life. We hear that phrase a lot and wonder what it means. It means that […]
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Mark 9:2 - Principle #3 for Happiness in 2008 is “Get Connected With Your Truth.” This might sound kind warm and fuzzy, but in the Christian context it means to truly allow Jesus Christ to be the Lord of your life. We hear that phrase a lot and wonder what it means. It means that […]
Read full post...“The Log and the Speck”
Sunday, January 13th, 2008
Luke 6:37-42 - Principle #2 for Happiness in 2008 is “Stop Judging Others.” It seems so simple, and Jesus talks about it enough that you would think that Christians would be the lest judgmental people in the world. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Many Christians feel perfectly empowered to judge other people. Not only […]
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Luke 6:37-42 - Principle #2 for Happiness in 2008 is “Stop Judging Others.” It seems so simple, and Jesus talks about it enough that you would think that Christians would be the lest judgmental people in the world. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Many Christians feel perfectly empowered to judge other people. Not only […]
Read full post...“I’m Good Enough, I’m Smart Enough…”
Sunday, January 6th, 2008
John 8:1-11 - Stuart Smalley was a character on Saturday Night Live that used to say, “you’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and doggone it, people like you.” The first principle for happiness in 2008 is stop judging yourself. Jesus tells the woman caught in adultery, “neither do I condemn you. Go your way and […]
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John 8:1-11 - Stuart Smalley was a character on Saturday Night Live that used to say, “you’re good enough, you’re smart enough, and doggone it, people like you.” The first principle for happiness in 2008 is stop judging yourself. Jesus tells the woman caught in adultery, “neither do I condemn you. Go your way and […]
Read full post...“I Resolve”
Sunday, December 30th, 2007
Matthew 5:33-37 - We all like to make new years resolutions. My question is this; where is God in the process, either of determining what our resolution will be or in helping us to keep it? We need to learn to let God shape the goals of our lives. Then our character will be reflect […]
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Matthew 5:33-37 - We all like to make new years resolutions. My question is this; where is God in the process, either of determining what our resolution will be or in helping us to keep it? We need to learn to let God shape the goals of our lives. Then our character will be reflect […]
Read full post...“Light in the Darkness”
Monday, December 24th, 2007
John 1:1-5 - What is it that allows us to hope for light in the darkness of this world? What is it that allows us to face each day with a sense of optimism? God is with us. That is what the birth of Jesus means. God is with us - literally - shining the […]
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John 1:1-5 - What is it that allows us to hope for light in the darkness of this world? What is it that allows us to face each day with a sense of optimism? God is with us. That is what the birth of Jesus means. God is with us - literally - shining the […]
Read full post...“Simeon Says”
Sunday, December 23rd, 2007
Luke 2:22-38 - When I was a kid, I played that game Simon Says. The whole principle of the game is based on the authority of whomever is Simon at any given time. But, Simeon, the man that met the baby Jesus at the temple understood authority a whole different way. Authority lied where our […]
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Luke 2:22-38 - When I was a kid, I played that game Simon Says. The whole principle of the game is based on the authority of whomever is Simon at any given time. But, Simeon, the man that met the baby Jesus at the temple understood authority a whole different way. Authority lied where our […]
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