Rev Bill

I have pasted yesterday’s sermon to my sermon blog. Based on Isaiah 6:1-8 and Revelation 4:1-11, it is the third in my series on “The 6 Great Ends Of The Church” — this week based on the the “Great End” — worship.

Here’s a portion of it:

Have you heard the story about Gladys Dunn?
It seemed that Gladys moved into a community and was looking for a Church. She noticed one particularly pretty Church – and attended worship there one Sunday. The Sanctuary was just as beautiful on the inside as it was pretty on the outside – and the music wonderful. But – the minister was boring and dry. As he droned on and on, Gladys noticed that most of the congregation was nodding off. Finally –after what seemed to be an eternity – the minister completed his sermon and said:
“Now – everyone greet your neighbor”
Gladys noticed the gentleman beside her was trying to wake himself from the nap he had taken during the sermon – so she stuck her hand out to greet him.
“I’m Gladys Dunn” she said.
The man looked at her and responded:
“I’m glad it’s done too, lady!”

You can read the entire sermon here.

I have posted today’s sermon on my sermon blog. Based on Exodus 20:1-17, Philippians 3:4(b)-14, and Matthew 21:33-46 it is entitled “The Power Of Love”.

Here’s a portion of it:

I found this on Facebook the other day and want to share it with you today:
When I say “I am a Christian”, I am not shouting “I am clean living”, I’m whispering “I was lost, but now I’m found and forgiven.”
I don’t speak of this with pride. I’m confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
I’m not trying to be strong. I’m professing that I’m weak and need His strength to carry on.
I’m not bragging of success. I’m admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
I’m not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.
I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon HIS name.
I’m not holier than thou, I’m just a simple sinner who received God’s good grace, somehow!

You can read the entire sermon here.

I have posted yesterday’s sermon on my sermon blog. Based on Matthew 21:23-32 it is entitled “Actions Speak Louder”.

Here’s a portion of it:

I don’t know about you – but I don’t like hearing that someone who does not appear to be a Christian – maybe an obnoxious person who tries to “run the church” – or maybe even the neighbor who never darkens the door of the church – or maybe even the man or woman on the street who is drunk or high on drugs most of the time – I don’t like hearing that God may “smile on them” more than God “smiles on” those of us who come to Church every Sunday.
You probably don’t like hearing it, either.
Maybe you’re thinking:
“What do you mean – these people who try to push people around – or try to impress others – or who have never darkened the door of the church – or who truly don’t look like ‘religious folks’ – might be doing God’s will better than we are?”
Unfortunately, when we become offended by ideas like these – we are very close to the thinking like many of the Pharisees who confronted Jesus in our scripture passage before us today and throughout the gospels.

You can read the entire sermon here.