Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
                    
                
                    
            
            
            
            
            
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                    In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.”  When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace.  Grace is God’s gift to us.  Grace is, then,
                
                    
                        Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28
I.	Opening
A.	In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.”
B.	Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me.
C.	Why?
1.	Jesus shows grace and mercy to
                        
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                        Presbyterian/Reformed