Ted on Worship

Here are the slides and outline from Ted Hamilton's sermon last Sunday on Worship.

Although the sermon was not recorded last Sunday, Ted is going to record it especially for you. So stay tuned to ComBlog. It will be uploaded to this post as soon as it becomes available.

Sowing & Reaping

Last Sunday Dave Crafton went retro and updated a sermon he gave in 2002 on Sowing & Reaping based on Galatians 6:7-8. While interpreting what it means to sow to the Spirit, a number of other diverse topics from tithing to total depravity were discussed. A very interesting topic covered was Jesus's teaching on what one reaps in return for giving because it apparently contradicts a popular teaching in the Church today. The sermon concluded with the notion that when we give money, we are really sowing something very different.

Listen to Sowing and Reaping

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Blast from the Past

The above sermon was based on two previous sermons from way back in 2002 which separately dealt with two different sides of the sowing & reaping coin; (1) Sowing to the Flesh and (2) Sowing to the Spirit.

Part 1 of the original sermon series on Sowing & Reaping starts with a discussion on the nature of seeds, comparing and contrasting the divergent qualities of tomatoes and dandelions. Then using King David's infamous sin with Bathsheba as an example of sowing to the flesh, the sermon examines what led up to David's actions and why many people, especially his children, reaped the hurtful and deadly consequences of what he had sown. The sermon concludes with a few suggested "metaphorical herbicides" to help us deal with sin and temptation in our own lives.

Sowing & Reaping, Part 1 from 2002

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Part 2 of the original sermon series focuses on what it means to sow to the Spirit. It is similar to the 2006 version, but includes some different material.

Sowing & Reaping, Part 2 from 2002

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Galatians 6:7-10 (NKJV)
7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

A Christian Budget

As part of our sermon series on money, Eric Randall bravely, transparently used his very own budget, and therefore lifestyle, as an example of how a Christian should setup a budget and spend his money. In addition to good basic budget advice, Eric also discussed the evils of credit card debt, being content with what you have, being a good steward and considering the money you have as God's money.

Listen to Eric's sermon:

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BTW Want a quick way to generate togetherness at Church? When leading worship without a projector, invite everyone to come close to read the words from your sheet music. ;-)