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    Don't Give Up

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 25, 2025
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    A lesson from Luke 9:37-43a is to never give up doing something for God. Like the disciples we may need for training or education to accomplish the task. Evangelism is one of the most difficult things to do. However, with training it is not that bad. Afterall, it is for God

    Don’t give up Luke 9:37 – 43a Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz Luke 9:37 On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him. 38 And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only son, 39 and a spirit seizes him and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Do You Do With The Transfiguration Narrative?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 18, 2025
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    One the most difficult events in the Gospels to explain! However, there is a light shining through the cloud to us.

    What do you do with the Transfiguration narrative? Luke 9:28-36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:28 About eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter, John, and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 11, 2025
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    What does Jesus mean to you? This is a question that so many church folks cannot answer. When evangelizing you really need to be able to answer the question.

    Who is Jesus to you? Luke 9:18 – 27 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 18 And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sharing

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025
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    What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

    Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Adversity

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 25, 2025
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    When you are confronted by adversity, how do you react

    Adversity Luke 9:7-9 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shaking The Dust Off Your Feet

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 18, 2025
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    Jesus sends the 12 disciples out into the world to bring the Gospel message to the people. What did he tell them to do and why?

    Shaking the dust off your feet Luke 9:1 – 6 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz Luke 9:1 Now He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and the power to heal diseases. 2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing. 3 And He ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Growth In Spiritual Awareness

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 11, 2025
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    The three healing stories in this passage of Luke is a great metaphor to show us that we must always be looking to increase of spiritual awareness of God and Jesus.

    Growth in Spiritual Awareness Luke 8:40-56 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:40 And as Jesus was returning, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. 41 And a man named Jairus came, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began urging ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Herd Of Pigs

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 5, 2025
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    What is the metaphor, pigs, all about? Should a follower of Christ give up something sinful? Obvious answer is "yes."

    The Herd of Pigs Luke 8:26-39 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 And when He stepped out onto the land, a man from the city met Him who was possessed with demons; and he had not put on clothing for a long time and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Mighty Deborah

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 31, 2025
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    The narrative about Deborah and how it connects to Church today

    The Mighty Deborah Judges Chapter Four Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz I would like to give you the situation about Deborah. Her story is in chapter four and five of the book of Judges. I am sure you remember what Pastor Bob has said over the last couple of weeks. Some folks may have missed a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Asking For Help

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 28, 2025
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    When Jesus rebuked the storm in the center of the Sea of Galilee he was showing us that Satan and evil can be beaten! Call upon Jesus' help in times of trial because the trials are a metaphor for evil.

    Asking for Help Luke 8:22-25 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:22 Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. 23 But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let’s Become Unified

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 21, 2025
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    The church can be unified because the Trinity is unified and it is a direction that Jesus' wants for us.

    Let’s Become Unified Luke 8:19-21 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:19 Now His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. 20 And it was reported to Him, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You.” 21 But He ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Has The Power?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 14, 2025
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    Who has the power to control what you say and do? The best answer to this question is Jesus Christ. Enough said.

    Who has the Power? Luke 8:16-18 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:16 “Now no one lights a lamp and covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see the light. 17 “For nothing is concealed that will not become evident, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    3 Against 1

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 8, 2025
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    A different view of the Parable of the Sower. There are three ways of evil and one to righteousness. The path is narrow therefore becoming like Jesus is imperative

    Three Against One Luke 8:4-15 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 4 Now when a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him, He spoke by way of a parable: 5 “The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Life Lesson From The Life Of Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 17, 2024
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    What can we learn from Mary Magdalene? The formula for forgiveness is a part of her story.

    A Life Lesson from the life of Mary Magdalene Luke 8:1-3 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:1 Soon afterward, Jesus began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Barging In

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 10, 2024
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    A woman of a low class barges into a Pharisee's home to plead for forgiveness from Jesus. He grants her the request. It shows that the common Jews desired the Messiah!

    Barging in Luke 7:40-50 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz 40 And Jesus answered, and said to him: Simon, I have something to say to thee. He said to him: Say it, Rabbi. Jesus said to him: 41 There were two debtors to a certain creditor; the one owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist