> This past weekend, while the Spirit was descending upon those gathered in Jerusalem, the 24-bug from hell descended upon my body and rendered me worthless for worship. Thanks be to God for Pastor Edgardo and others in the RUMC congregation who helped everything in worship move smoothly.As an aside, Edgardo and I have decided … Continue reading The sermon I wanted to preach!
Author: gkevinbaker
One of these quotes is not like the other …
>In the words of a childhood song from Sesame Street: One of these things [quotes] is not like the others,One of these things just doesn’t belong.Can you tell which thing is not like the others,By the time I finish my song? As an additional challenge, can you guess who said what? See the first comment … Continue reading One of these quotes is not like the other …
Need more church?
>We had church today! Did I mention that I love my church and I love to get my praise on? I guess I just was not ready for this Lord's Day to be over, so imagine my surprise when a friend and awesome musician, Kent Brooks, (the magic piano man playing on many of the … Continue reading Need more church?
Prayer as Protest
>A sermon on Psalm 23, preached on the 4th Sunday of Easter(Good Shepherd Sunday) How many here can cite Psalm 23 from memory? (pause for responses) Ok. Here is another question: in today’s environment, where are you most likely to hear Psalm 23 read? (pause for responses). Precisely. William Holladay has called Psalm 23 “an … Continue reading Prayer as Protest
Jesus: the illegal alien
>Most CC readers are aware that I pastor at Reconciliation United Methodist Church. I am privileged to work with Rev. Dr. Edgardo Colón-Emeric, our Pastor of Spanish Language and Outreach Ministries who has been a vital part of our congregation for years. As of last year, he is now also the Assistant Research Professor of … Continue reading Jesus: the illegal alien
Obama and His Pastor – by episcopal candidate Randy Cooper
>With Randy's permission, I am posting the full text of a piece he recently wrote in his church's newsletter "The Informer." Part of the reason I thought it important to post was because it comes at the recent controversy differently then almost everything I have seen and read. Put simply, Pastor Cooper is trying to … Continue reading Obama and His Pastor – by episcopal candidate Randy Cooper
Putting more "sound-bites in context
>Many people may watch these longer videos (below) and still have major issues with Rev. Jeremiah Wright's two sermons that have caused such a stir, but I still think context is critical for better understanding. I will never forget my freshman year in college when Tony Campolo preached at Olivet Nazarene College and said (paraphrased … Continue reading Putting more "sound-bites in context
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