Author Archives: Fries Church

God’ Amazing and Far-Reaching Grace

1st Peter 3:18 and 4:6 taken together affirm that even in the time between his death and resurrection, Jesus Christ was active for the salvation of the world.
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John 14:6: Exclusive or Inclusive?

In John 14:6, Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Next to John 3:16, this is the most used text in the New Testament. You hear it from … Continue reading

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Leaving the Fold—Only to Return

This morning I want to talk about the two halves of life, and the faith we need for each. The sermon is partly inspired and informed Fr. Richard Rohr’s book, “Falling Upward: a Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life.” … Continue reading

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A Living Hope: 1st Peter 1:3-9

In the early 1980s I was flying from Greensboro to Newark and sat next to a delightful little grandmother.  In those days, the airlines served food even on short flights, and the stewardess came by to ask if we wanted … Continue reading

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Dealing with Difficulty

This morning we are talking about “Dealing with Difficulty.” This is one of those Sundays when all the lessons raise this question or attempt an answer. We begin with the oracle of the prophet Habakkuk.  After looking full upon the … Continue reading

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