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Sermon Scripts: March 2015
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I concluded my final interim pastorate in March 2016, so I am no longer preaching on a regular basis. I am available for pulpit supply and these sermon scripts and videos give a picture of my approach. For pulpit supply, I am happy to write new sermons targeted at specific concerns or needs of congregations, otherwise I will rework previous sermons based on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary for that Sunday. Friday, March 27, 2015. When Will We Understand? Zechariah 9:9-11; John 12:12-16. That is...
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ChristLink: Merry Christmas from Odessa, Texas!
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Saturday, December 7, 2013.
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ChristLink: December 2014
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Christmas Again, Already?
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ChristLink: December 2011
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Thursday, December 29, 2011.
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ChristLink: April 2014
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Sunday, April 27, 2014.
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ChristLink: Merry Christmas from Midwest City, Oklahoma!
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I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 NRSV. 1 To stimulate spiritual formation as a serious disciple of Jesus Christ for myself and fellow pilgrims. 2 To connect spiritual seekers with a Christian community of faith. 3 To explore and exchange writing of fiction, poetry and essays that support the first two objectives. Thursday, January 3, 2013.
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Pilgrim Path: December 2008
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Friday, December 19, 2008. The Kiss of the Christ Child. Have you received a "holy kiss" from someone as though it came from the Christ Child? Ames Schaap wrote in Reformed Worship. 45, pp. 40-41) about being kissed by an older woman after a disappointing Christmas Eve service in which the other participants seemed not to be p. The carol In the Bleak Midwinter. Someone has surely kissed you with such a "holy kiss.". Have you given such a "holy kiss" to someone on behalf of the Christ Child? Even acknowle...
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Pilgrim Path: God in the Spaces
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Monday, July 11, 2011. God in the Spaces. My son Jon had me write a guest post for his blog about how I am being stretched in this time of transition from long-term called pastoral ministry to serving churches who are between pastors as an interim pastor. I am learning to accept that some people are calling this retirement, but I'm not there yet. You can read that and access Jon's blog at http:/ jonstolpe.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/god-in-the-spaces/#comment-473. Thanks for the post! God in the Spaces.
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Pilgrim Path: March 2008
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Thursday, March 13, 2008. My Rule of Life. I Pray the Benedictine Hours to mark the whole day as holy. II At Terce or Sext (open invitation in chapel at Sext on Wednesday). A Lectio Divina on the Lectionary texts for the coming Sunday. 1) 1 page of the church membership list. 2) 5 Psalms (review Psalter Tuesday, Thursday lap swim). 3) Lord’s Prayer and Prayer of Francis of Assisi. III At Compline or Terce record awareness of God’s presence for the day. V Annual silent retreat of 3-4 days. My Rule of Life.
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Preaching, Teaching, Retreats and Spiritual Direction: June 2011
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Preaching, Teaching, Retreats and Spiritual Direction. After thirty-five years of pastoral ministry with congregations in Illinois, New Jersey, Wisconsin and Texas, I am engaging in transitional/interim pastoral ministry. When it does not detract from the congregation I am serving, I am available for preaching, teaching, retreat leadership and spiritual direction. Friday, June 24, 2011. I also preach from texts and themes chosen for the season or occasion that open our inner ears to hear from God. The cl...