Sermon Synopsis for 10/16: “The Parable of the Proud Pharisee”
I don’t know if it was David Rhodes, the CBS executive, or David Rhodes, the rock guitarist, or David Rhodes, the prolific author, who said or wrote it, but one of them did: “Pride is…
Sermon Synopsis for 10/9: “The Parable of the Good Samaritan”
In some instances, “familiarity does breed contempt.” But in other situations, it can actually breed error. A case in point is the very familiar parable of the Good Samaritan. Most who have heard it would…
Sermon Synopsis for 9/25: “The Parable of the Prodigal Son “
One of the most familiar of all of Jesus’ Parables goes by the wrong title. It’s commonly referred to by whom most presume is the main character; and a cursory reading of it leads to…
Sermon Synopsis for 9/18: “Parable of The Two Debtors”
I love chocolate cake. I love the Philadelphia Eagles. And yes, I love my 7-yr. old, self-absorbed and thoroughly pathetic, 6 lb. Teacup Chihuahua, Jabez. I love ’em all. But do I love them to…
Sermon Synopsis for 9/11: “Parable of The Four Soils”
Storm clouds quickly rolled in on this otherwise ordinary afternoon, but didn’t frighten this one little girl who was walking home from school. Soon lightning was flashing all around and thunder clapping violently. Meanwhile her…
Sermon Synopsis for 9/4: Labor Day Weekend
“Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho! It’s off to work we go.” But why? Necessity to put a roof over our heads? Pleasure as I love my job? Identity in that my work defines me – at least partially?…