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    Taking Responsibility

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 17, 2026
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    Why don't we see a lot of forgiveness in Church?? It is because people don't take responsibility for their actions. This is contrary to what Jesus said.

    Taking responsibility Luke 17:1 – 4 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 17:1 Now He said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to one through whom they come! 2 “It is better for him if a millstone is hung around his neck and he is thrown into the sea, than that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Treasurers In Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 10, 2026
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    Lesson from Lazarus and the RIch Man - a Jesus' parable in Luke 16

    Treasurers in Heaven Luke 16:19-31 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 20 “And a poor man named Lazarus awas laid at his gate, covered with sores, 21 and longing to be fed from the scraps which fell from the rich man’s table; not only that, the dogs also were coming and licking his sores. 22 “Now it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Important To You?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 3, 2026
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    Is God the most important idea in your life?

    What is Important to You? Luke 16-14-18 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were ridiculing Him. 15 And He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the sight of people, but God knows your hearts; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Using Money

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 24, 2026
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    Jesus tells us that it is the USE of MONEY that can be evil. Money can be used for good, like spreading the Kingdom of God.

    Using Money Luke 16:1-13 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 16:1 Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was 1reported to him as squandering his possessions. 2 “And he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    One Big Family

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 18, 2026
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    The Prodigal Son parable in Luke 15:11-32

    One Big Family Luke 15:11-32 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 15:11 And He said, “A man had two sons. 12 “The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that is coming to me.’ And so he divided his wealth between them. 13 “And not many days later, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Do You Determine Value

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 10, 2026
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    God values each human equally and will do whatever possible to keep each one of us in the Kingdom

    How do you determine value Luke 15:8 – 10 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Parable] 8 “Or what woman, if she has ten silver coins and loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 “And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Gold Or Silver

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 4, 2026
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    What do you value most? God? Jesus? Self?

    Gold or silver Luke 15:1:7 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near Jesus to listen to Him. 2 And both the Pharisees and the scribes began to complain, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 And so He told them this parable, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 29, 2026
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    What does it take to become a true disciple for Jesus Christ?

    The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25 – 34 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 25 Now large crowds were going along with Him, and He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Great Banquet

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 22, 2026
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    The Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke, what does it teach us?

    The Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 14:15 Now when one of those who were reclining at the table with Him heard this, he said to Him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” 16 But He said to him, “A man was giving a big dinner, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where To Sit?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 13, 2026
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    Jesus' lesson on Hospitality

    Where to Sit? Luke 14:7-14 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 14:7 Now He began telling a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been picking out the places of honor at the table, saying to them, 8 “Whenever you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not take the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Makes The Rules

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 6, 2026
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    Who decides what God's word is telling us to do? Laws were created by humans. Are they biblically based?

    Who Makes the Rules Luke 14:1-6 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 14:1 It happened that when He went into the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees on the Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching Him closely. 2 And there in front of Him was a man suffering from edema. 3 And Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Listen To The Expert

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 16, 2025
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    Why do people in church listen to doctors and lawyers but not pastors?

    Listen to the Expert Luke 13:31-35 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:31 At that very time some Pharisees approached, saying to Him, “Go away and leave this place, because aHerod wants to kill You.” 32 And He said to them, “Go and tell that 1fox, ‘Behold, I am casting out demons and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Valuable Is Being Part Of The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 9, 2025
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    If church membership and belonging to the Kingdom of God is valuable then why is church membership declining

    How Valuable Is Being Part of the Church? Luke 13:22-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:22 And He was passing through one city and village after another, teaching, and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to Him, “Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?” And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Do We Have To Do To Grow The Kingdom Of God?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 2, 2025
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    What do the parable of the mustard seed and yeast in Luke 13 mean???

    What do we have to do to grow the kingdom of God? Luke 13:18 – 21 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:18 So He was saying, “What is the kingdom of God like, and to what shall I compare it? 19 “It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and threw into his own garden; and it grew and became a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Assumption

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 18, 2025
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    Why did the Pharisees assume that Jesus did something wrong on the Sabbath? Healing was allowed. Do we make assumptions about people?

    Assumption Luke 13:10 – 17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:10 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent over double, and could not straighten up at all. 12 When ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist