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Seeing the Promises Rightly

Posted on March 4, 2015 by tmrichmond3

Take a moment and watch the following video. When I first saw this, I was hesitant to present it because I was sure everyone would see the gorilla. I knew it was coming, so to me it was incredibly obvious. … Continue reading →

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The Waters of Promise

Posted on February 25, 2015 by tmrichmond3

GENESIS 9:8-17 8 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9“As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, 10 and with every living creature that is with you, the … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Attitude October 1

Posted on October 1, 2014 by tmrichmond3

Today’s Gratitude Attitude; Our food bank opens at 2 pm, and at 10 am we had people standing in line to get here. We get tons of food every week, thanks in part to Trader Joe’s, but most of it … Continue reading →

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The Gratitude Attitude

Posted on September 24, 2014 by tmrichmond3

We try to teach our kids manners, and we never quite know how that is going to work out. I knew some parents who did what most parents do. Whenever someone gave their child something, a gift, or something to … Continue reading →

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The Arithmetic of God

Posted on September 17, 2014 by tmrichmond3

(The sermon is based on two texts, Matthew 18:21-35 and Romans 14:1-12. The texts can be found at the end of the sermon.) The first real case of pastoral counseling I had was actually with a neighbor, not a parishioner. … Continue reading →

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Grace means…

Posted on March 7, 2014 by tmrichmond3

We live by grace and die by shame.

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The Temptation of Jesus

Posted on March 6, 2014 by tmrichmond3

  There will be a loaf of bread on the table. As I talk about what we give up for Lent, I will refer to the fact that often we are most sorely tempted when we cannot have something. I … Continue reading →

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Anger Management Graduate School; Loving Your Enemies as the Way to Health

Posted on February 26, 2014 by tmrichmond3

The call to love our enemies is not just a platitude to make Christianity look good; it is a practical way to live, especially if our worst enemy is ourselves!    GOSPEL MATTHEW 5:38-48 38“You have heard that it was … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Not Jeeves; Time To Do Away With Divine Personal Savior and Personal Valets

Posted on February 18, 2014 by tmrichmond3

Reach out and touch faith Your own Personal Jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone who cares Your own Personal Jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone who’s there  –Depeche Mode, Personal Jesus I grew up in a tradition where people were encouraged to accept Jesus … Continue reading →

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  GOSPEL MATTHEW 5:21-37 21“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother … Continue reading →

Posted on February 18, 2014 by tmrichmond3 | Leave a comment