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United in a (Life And) Death Like His
1. Dangerously Empowering Jesus stood toe-to-toe with the bullies and exposed the hypocrisy of the religious leaders who had the political influence to torture and kill. On the other hand, he was empowering/liberating the common people (and the victims of the bullies – which threatened the religious careers of the
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I Like Your Christ, but Not Your Christianity
1. Biggest Obstacle to Jesus’ Message Mahatma Gandhi said, “I like your Christ, but not your Christianity”. That is a sentiment many of us would sympathize with and acknowledge. It is not just having some human weaknesses among those who call themselves Christian. Sometimes it is more sinister – the
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Purpose of God’s Blessings
1. Society for Benefit of Non-members! “The church is the only society on earth that exists for the benefit of non-members”, said William Temple. When God called Abraham, He said, “I will bless you… and you will be a blessing… all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis
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Good Measure of Good Faith
1. Faith – Misused and Misunderstood Word What is the difference between love and lust? In love, the care for the other (often sacrificially) is the central focus, while the physical intimacy aspect is incidental. In lust, the physical aspect becomes the whole point, and the care may not even