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Jeeva Sam
Contributing sermons since Jan 27, 2007
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How Shrewd Are We?
Contributed on Sep 24, 2001
Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd
HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more
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Not For Sale
Contributed on Jun 28, 2001
Some things in life are simply not for sale.
You can tell that the season of summer is here, if not by the traditional signs such as higher temperatures, at least by the signs of garage sales popping up all over the place. Has anyone been to any yet? Has anyone hosted one yet? Picture this. There you are, keeping one eye on the ...read more
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Mile 20 On The Marathon Of Faith
Contributed on Jun 26, 2001
When you "hit the wall" of doubt on your faith journey, what do you do?
Listen to these entries in David Heller’s delightful little book, Dear God: Children’s Letters to God. Dear God, What do you do with families that don’t have much faith? There’s a family on the next block like that. I don’t want to get them in trouble, so I can’t say who. See you in ...read more
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The Root System
Contributed on Apr 5, 2001
A story sermon about a woman who is forced to examine the roots of her spirituality.
Sally sat in stunned silence as Dr. Shah finished reading the radiology report. Yes, the same Sally who was never at a loss for words, the one who had been dubbed Miss Sally Speakalot by her Grade 5 teacher. She had known all along that there was a history of breast cancer in her family. But, she ...read more
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Older Brothers Anonymous
Contributed on Apr 5, 2001
In what ways are we like the Older Brother in the Parable of the Two sons?
You’ve heard of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Emotions Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. But have you ever heard of OLDER BROTHERS ANONYMOUS? Let’s take a quick poll -- How many of you were the baby in your family? Would you stand, please? Thank you. Please be ...read more
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There Is A Story About The President Of ...
Contributed on Jun 28, 2001
There is a story about the President of Anheiser-Busch who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church if you would simply replace ‘Give us this day ...read more
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Julia Had Been Singing "Softly And Tenderly" By ...
Contributed on Apr 5, 2001
Julia had been singing "softly and Tenderly" by her father’s bedside. As the last word hummed in her throat, her father reached toward her. "I want that one," he said. His eyes rose to Julia in an urgent glare. "At the funeral?" she asked. He blinked slowly. "I’ll tell Reverend Walton," she said. ...read more
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Lewis B. Smedes Writes In His Book: Forgive & ...
Contributed on Mar 20, 2001
Lewis B. Smedes writes in his book: Forgive & Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve: "If we say that monsters [people who do terrible evil] are beyond forgiving, we give them a power they should never have...they are given the power to keep their evil alive in the hearts of those who ...read more
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Late One Summer Evening In Broken Bow, Nebraska, ...
Contributed on Mar 20, 2001
Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclists - of the Hell’s Angels type - decided to give him a hard time. Not only did they verbally ...read more
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Leonardo Da Vinci, Just Before He Commenced Work ...
Contributed on Mar 20, 2001
Leonardo Da Vinci, just before he commenced work on his "Last Supper" had a violent argument with a fellow painter. Leonardo was so bitter that he determined to paint the face of his enemy, the other artist, into the face of Judas, and thus take his revenge by handing the man down in infamy and ...read more