Sermons from August 2012

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BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE, 2: TURN THE OTHER CHEEK – REALLY?

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Carlos Wilton, August 12, 2012 – Non-Lectionary Sermon; Leviticus 24:10-23; Matthew 5:38-48 “But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also…” Matthew 5:39b   It was just another skirmish in the culture wars. In 1995, in a Colorado courthouse, a jury was deliberating in a murder trial. One of the members […]

BANNED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BIBLE, 1: WHAT GOOD IS THE OLD TESTAMENT?

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Carlos Wilton, August 5, 2012 – Non-Lectionary Sermon; 1 Timothy 3:1-17 “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness…” 1 Timothy 3:16   Today we begin our series on “Banned Questions About the Bible.” Now, I’ll admit that the title of the book […]