John 8:12, “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” This is the second of seven of Jesus’ famous “I am” sayings. The first one was in chapter 6, where he says, “I am the bread of life.” And now he’s revealing himself as the “light of the world”—meaning, he’s the light that illuminates the world. Light shines. It illuminates. It reveals. It helps you to see thin...| Denny Burk
I have been preaching through the Gospel of John at my church, and on Sunday I reached John 7:53-8:11–the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery. Without question, this is one of th…| Denny Burk
What kind of legacy will you leave? Discover how to leave a spiritual legacy that outlives you for generations to come.| Pro Preacher
In today's digital age of ever-innovating technology and AI for churches becoming ever more relevant, it's more important than ever to use the technology to| ChurchTechToday.com | Resources for today's church
How many people are thirsty spiritually? They know that something is wrong with the world. They know that something is wrong with themselves. They experience a kind of invisible thirst as a result.…| Denny Burk
Have you ever been in a gathering where you should have been welcomed as a friend but were instead spurned as an intruder or even as an enemy? Sometimes that kind of rejection can be justified. If …| Denny Burk
There is nothing new under the sun. The path to apostasy is sadly well-travelled and ancient. Do you know what it looks like? Do you have the will to avoid it when the temptation comes? [Listen to …| Denny Burk
I recently listened to an old country song that I haven’t heard in a long time. It came out the year I graduated high school—Bonnie Rait’s ballad “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” It’s a beautiful melody…| Denny Burk
Brother and Sisters of our Lord Jesus the Christ, here in the Chapel and on-line, today is January 19th, the Third Sunday of 2025. Tomorrow, January 20th, a momentous event will take place in that great country to the North of us. Some may expect at least a recommendation on how to convince the New […] The post BACK TO BASICS IN 2025: JESUS SAYS ‘FOLLOW ME’ appeared first on Errol Miller OJ PhD.| Errol Miller OJ PhD
Prophets in Babylon Jeremiah 29:1 These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders among the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, the women, children, and men whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. 2...| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
Shrove Tuesday (Cued up to amazing music ministry before sermon) Isaiah 25:1-10; Luke 5:29-37 (Gafney) Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll! In the Name of Go…| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
A Sermon for McAfee School of Theology Jeremiah 17 7 Blessed is the one who trusts in the Author of Life, …| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
Wisdom the Mother of Salvation Epiphany V: A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church Year C Proverbs 8:1–4, 10–17; Psalm 111; James 3:13–18 ; Luke 7:18–35 Does not Wisdom call… …| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
I don’t know about you, but the older I’ve gotten, the more I have appreciated the gravity of Christmas. As a child, Christmas is all about the presents. It’s all focused on Santa Claus and Christm…| Denny Burk
What does the Bible say about envy? Why is envy such a problem today? And what is the secret to contentment? Here is what the Bible teaches.| Pro Preacher
4 August The Widows Cry Proper 13: Ruth 1:15–22; Psalm 44:1–4, 8, 17, 23–26; Acts 6:1–6; Luke 18:1–8 (AWL) May God who is Majesty, Mercy, and Mystery speak words of life, love, and li…| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
Why is God jealous? God's jealousy is often misunderstood. When we understand it, we know God better and our own emotions as well.| Pro Preacher
Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–10; Psalm 133; 2 Corinthians 2:14–16; Mark 14:3–9 A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church In the name of the One who waded in the waters of Miryam’s womb, walked the way of suffering as one of the woman-born, and woke from the grasp of death in the deep darkness of the...| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
21 July: Proper 11, A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church Ruth 1:1–14; Psalm 80:1–7; 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24; Mark 12:41–44Let us pray: May God who is Majesty, Mercy and Mystery speak words of life, hope and healing through these words. Amen. How long O Lord?! The cry of the psalmist is the cry of...| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
We need to clear up some false teaching about heaven that a lot of people believe. These are the seven most believed lies about heaven.| Pro Preacher
Sermon Introduction: This being Palm Sunday, we will be reading about the Triumphal Entry and what happened right after that. The Triumphal Entry kicks off Holy Week, the last days of Jesus’ …| Frank Luke - Writer
Let us pray: Holy One of Old, open our eyes that we may see. Amen. Readings like these are why I felt called and compelled to create A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church. Here we are at…| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
