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The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston
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Should This Sermon Make You Happy?

Psalm 30

6th Sunday after Epiphany - Year B

November 04, 2012

The Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston (PCUSA)

Why do people go to church?  Why do they embrace religion?  Why do they listen to religious radio programs?

One of the common answers to these questions goes like this: "People are looking for something uplifting--something that will help them make it through another week."  My father put it this way, "The work week beats you down, so Sunday should lift you up.  Life is hard.  Faith is like a shot of adrenaline.  It gets you through!"

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Acquisition of Things

The Rev. John Gunn (other)

This episode of Be Still and Know discusses wealth. "Christ does not ask a renunciation of all things material", writes The Rev. John R. Gunn, "but Christ does want to free us from the tyranny of things."

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Money

The Rev. John Gunn (other)

This episode of Be Still and Know addresses the topic of money and living beyond one's means. As The Rev. John R. Gunn advises, "Let no one despise it. Just let them learn to use it rightly."

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Building Little by Little

The Rev. John Gunn (other)

This episode of Be Still and Know discusses the expectations we should have regarding success; what it really takes to achieve what you desire in life; and what it takes to do good in the world.

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July 24, 2005

Go for the Gold

The Rev. Dr. William H. Willimon (UMC)

Bishop William H. Willimon of the North Alabama Conference preaches a powerful sermon entitled "Go for the Gold" based on Matt. 13:44-46.