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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self
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The Church IS Worth the Effort!

2 Corinthians 4:7-11

9th Sunday after Epiphany - Year B

November 13, 2011

The Rev. Dr. William L. Self (CBF)

While Carolyn and I were in London to participate in the International Congress of Preaching, we were walking near Buckingham Palace and noticed a church; actually, it was the shell of a church building that was being rebuilt. There was nothing standing but the four walls - no windows, doors or pews. Scaffolding was up on the inside of the walls and the craftsmen were eating their lunch in the nave.

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The Rev. Stephen Lewis
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Choose to Care Or Else

Jeremiah 23:1-4

Reign of Christ - Year C

November 21, 2010

The Rev. Stephen Lewis (other)

In the text before us, we encounter Jeremiah's lament and harsh words to shepherds who have failed in leading God's sheep. Fortunately, Jeremiah's message is instructive for those of us in leadership. His message offers all of us an opportunity to learn from the failure of leadership.  More importantly, we are given this lesson to learn about our choices and their respective consequences.

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