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Sep 2017
The I AM That Will Be Mathew 14.22-33 9-10-2017 The I AM That WILL BE A Sermon for Sardis Baptist Church Bob Stillerman Matthew 14:22-23 September 10, 2017 I’ve told you this before, but my grandfather, Bob Poerschke, used to always say, “Everyone has the potential to be Jesus.” Not like Jesus. But Jesus. “Everyone has the potential to be Jesus.” It’s not that Granddaddy devalued the divinity of Jesus, nor did he overestimate Jesus’ humanity. Instead, I think Granddaddy had an overwhelming belief in our Creator’s capacity to transform humanity; to......
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Apr 2016
Holy Mackerel — John 21.1-19 4.10.2016 Holy Mackerel A Sermon for Sardis Baptist Church John 21: 1-19 4-10-2016 Peter was understandably tired. The last few weeks had been hectic: a triumphant entry into Jerusalem; a last meal together; the trial and execution of Jesus; his burial; several appearances by Jesus after his death, and way too much time hiding from the authorities in a dark, cramped room. And Peter’s head must have been spinning with internal questions: What do all of these events mean? For Jesus? For me? For all of......
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