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Receiving and Using Our Voice

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Fries Church

Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-1l, Luke 19:28-40 This sermon is a revision of the one that I preached. It has been revised for additional clarity. This morning, we are talking about receiving and using our voice. As children, most of us … Continue reading →

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Autobiography as Theology

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Fries Church

Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14 Theology almost always begins with autobiography or history. It is one person, or, sometimes, a group of people trying to explain to others what it was like to encounter God. These encounters take different … Continue reading →

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The Road Home: Are We There Yet?

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Fries Church

Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Definition: God’s righteousness consists in the promises God makes to us and keeps, in this world and the next.  Our righteousness consists in the promises we make to God, to ourselves, and … Continue reading →

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“God is Good!” “All the Time!”

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Fries Church

Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 27:1-14, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Luke 9:37-43a In Psalm 27:13, the Psalmist confesses, “I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” If you attend a United Methodist Church on any … Continue reading →

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Two Veils

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Fries Church

Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, Luke 9:28-36 This morning we are talking about two veils. Moses used one to cover his face, and Paul says that the same veil, or one very much like it, now covers the minds of … Continue reading →

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