I have preached a couple of sermons lately from Revelation. One of things I stressed is that some people wrongly avoid the book entirely. They were given bad advice to avoid reading and studying it, and some believers go through life afraid of it. That’s ridiculous.
Continue readingBlessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.
-Revelation 3:1
It’s an old gag but that’s okay, I’m an old dog. Happy Monday is also a thing around here.
This is Happy Monday #454.
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife is the first movie I’ve gone to see in a theater since the end of summer 2019. I have waited a long time for this. Originally scheduled for a summer 2020 release, the date was pushed back at least twice. I was not disappointed. In the information age where things are leaked, often deliberately from someone inside, they did manage to keep a few things secret and surprise us on opening day. I will not spoil it and if you think it looks good in the trailers but can’t quite tell yes, it’s everything you hope it will be and then some. The movie is rated PG-13 so for the sake of family Christian heads up you might want to find the small children a sitter. There is less sexual innuendo than the original movie but they allow more salty language in everything than they used to.
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Intro: Health concerns and risks of passing a common cup due to the H1N1 swine flu virus. Michael discusses the “scaremongering media” and its intrusion into Christian worship. And this was 2009.
Modern verse-by-verse exegesis and expository preaching. Most people can read the Bible and understand it.
Message: Greg is a former student that left the faith. Reflections on the nature of ministry and the fact that “this happens sometimes.”
Please Note: There are only a few podcasts left. #165 will be the end of the line. We started this series somewhat in the middle (#105) and then I received some earlier episodes from a couple of generous listeners. I don’t have them all but in a few weeks we will go back back to near the beginning and move forward until the well is dry.
Coffee – no good for hibernation.
You though, you need to get up and at it.
This is Happy Monday #453.
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Herschel Walker at Buc-ee’s in Calhoun. This was Sunday morning around 9:30 AM so I know for certain I was already at church. I start a lot of mornings at Buc-ee’s but the simple fact is that I am terrible at recognizing people. If he had spoken to me I would given him a half nod, said “Hey hey” and kept walking. When I’m out in public I rely on the people I know recognizing me and saying something. Sometimes I carry on a conversation and walk away still not knowing who I was just talking to. So that is probably why I have zero celebrity sightings to my credit. I do good to spot friends and family members.
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Intro: Ticks at church camp, liturgical worship vs. “what we grew up with.”
Today’s message: The temptation of self-evaluation. Our roles can create a false self that we try to bring into our prayer life and present to God instead of being who we really are.
The Atlanta Braves victory parade attracted hundreds of thousands of fans. Staged in two locations, the parade began in downtown Atlanta at noon and ended at Truist Park in the Battery at 3 PM. Then the program started, followed by concerts and a party that lasted well into the night. You probably know the Braves won the World Series in 6 games, shutting out the Houston Astros 7 – 0 at Minute Maid Park Tuesday evening. It’s the Braves second World Series title since moving to Atlanta in 1965. They made a remarkable worst to first run in the National League West Division (it’s a long story) in 1991 and won the World Series for the first time in Atlanta in 1995.
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Intro: Update on the book, teaching Mark, Osteen’s ministry lacks Jesus, Losing Mum and Pup,
Today’s program: A letter from a reader and Internet Monk’s response. Choice A: Liturgy, historical connection to tradition, very little Bible teaching. Choice B: Strong biblical teaching, modern worship. Is there a C? Why can we not have the best of both?
