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Few Are Chosen
Few Are Chosen (Matthew 22:1-14) RLB 9/30/23 The King prepared a great wedding feast for his son.Servants told those invited, “It’s prepared!” But refused to come.So he sent other servants, “Its all ready!” Come let us feast.But those invited placed priority their own way, the King’s least. The King was furious for three invitations were…
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The Best Years
My Best Years 9/26/23 RLB My favorite person in the whole wide world.Came into my life, like a flag unfurled.Twenty-five years, this day we did join,Our lives in marriage. Loose change became coin. There is no question, the best years of my life,Have been the years with you, my dear wife.Even the bumps we have…
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Sealed
Ezekiel 9:3-4 RLB 11/23/21 Like the Israelites in Egypt protected by the blood,Like the righteous in Jerusalem, escaping slaughter from above.We too are marked and sealed by the cross etched on our heart.For we died with him in baptism and raised to never part.Yes, buried with him in baptism, we’re raised to never part. I…
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What Can you Say?
What Can you Say? (Matt 20:29-34+Mark 10:45-52+Luke 18:35-42) RLB 9/22/23 “What is happening?” He asked,Because he clearly heard the crowd.They said, “Jesus is passing by!”But his blindness would not allow,Him to see the Lord MessiahAs he sat there beside the road.Remembering what he heard of Jesus,His only hope was, loudly explode! And began shouting, “Jesus,…
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They Didn’t Understand
They Didn’t Understand (Matt.20:17-19 + Mark 10:32-34 + Luke 18:31-34) RLB 9/20/23 That day was cold and the sun was bright,as Jesus led the way.Following Jesus, we walked in awe,But we all were a bit afraid.Afraid because we were heading to Jerusalem,Not knowing what we’d meet there.You see our last visit, they tried to stone…
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The End is Near
Luke 17:2-37) 9/17/23 How do you reconcile betweenThe beginning and the end?We don’t know when it will stop,But we know when it begins.Our journey between is what willDetermine our fate.For when the end comes,May it not be too late! “To late for what?” you askThis life that your living.“I am gracious and kind, I amAlways…
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At His Gate
(Lukje 16:19-31) At his gate he laid, the poor man, Lazarus.Everyday longing for some rich table scraps.He was covered in soars and constantly prayedThat comforting relief would find him, perhaps.God heard his prayers and sent dogs for reliefFrom the pain as they would lick his open soars.The gate that he chose, though it looked rich,Turned…
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The Tree
By Richard Boll Jesus and Joseph would walk through the woodsWhile searching for trees that were very good.Cutting and smoothing them, so that they could use,the lumber to make fine furnishings for the Jews. Once they were walking when they came to a tree.Suddenly Jesus stopped and he fell to his knees.Crying, “Father please tell…
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The Cost
Luke 14:25-35 RLB 9/11/23 Why is it so hard to be consistent in the Lord?Why are there days when I act spiritually bored?If I continue along this path, I know all will be lost.Could it be that I, have stopped counting the cost? The cost we think, is what we will have to pay.But the…
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Humility
(Luke 14:7-11) Humility only comes with the destruction of pride.That is so hard to see, for it loves to hide.When advice is given, exposing it to the light.It’s that emotion you get, to resist and to fight! We must understand it is the most dangerous sin.If it’s not destroyed, there is no way we will…