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Psalm 133: How Good And How Pleasant

[Note:  This sermonette was given with a different intro condensed from a recent post [1] in Tampa on April 9, 2011 and was originally given as written in West Palm Beach on February 5, 2011.] Introduction In Jesus’ prayer in … Continue reading

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Double Booking: A Sabbath Tale

Today was a very busy day, even by the occasionally hectic standards of my usual Sabbaths.   I would like to take this post as an opportunity to provide an example of just how intriguing and interconnected a day like today … Continue reading

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Let The Righteous Strike Me

[Note: This message was a sermon I once gave on Psalm 141, a particularly favored psalm of mine that I have also quoted in other contexts [1].] Introduction Imagine yourself as a king, or as a leader of a nation, … Continue reading

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Hannah’s Story

[Note: This is the text to a sermonette I once gave about Hannah’s Story in 1 Samuel as well as Psalm 113.] Introduction Have you ever felt despondent, unsure if God was able to understand your problem and give help? … Continue reading

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“Difficult” Messianic Scriptures

[Note: This is the text to a sermonette I gave once about two “difficult scriptures” that are Messianic scriptures in the OT, one in Proverbs 30 and the other in Psalm 110.] Introduction How many Jews do you know that … Continue reading

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Things I Need To Do This Weekend

Alright, so, it’s time for another road trip, so this particular post is more of a “day in the life” sort of posts that helps me organize my thoughts.  So, here goes the plan so far. Later Today: Get up … Continue reading

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The Zealous Take The Kingdom By Force

Introduction The date was November 24, 1863. To the besieged men inside the city of Chattanooga, the day dawned cool and cloudy. Just outside the city, on top of a hill called Lookout Mountain, a rebel flag flew at the … Continue reading

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