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Abraham and the Appointment System

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

“Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” Genesis 12:1 On July 1, many United Methodist pastors received new appointments. They unpacked their books, and began meeting parishioners. Last Sunday they … Continue reading →

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80 Year Old Methodist Rules That Can Save Churches 

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

“…doing no harm, avoiding evil of every kind…” “…doing good of every possible sort, and as far as possible to all.”  The early Methodists were well known for small groups of people who helped one another grow in Christ, by … Continue reading →

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Every Experience Makes Us Better

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. – James 5:16 A.W. Tozer, a popular pastor, author, once wrote: “When I understand that everything happening to me is to make me more Christlike, it resolves a great deal … Continue reading →

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Can We Pray Like Elijah?

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

James 5:16 (NIV): “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James encourages all of us to pray for each other … Continue reading →

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True Wisdom and False Wisdom

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

I’m preaching from James 3:13-4:3 this Sunday. For James, wisdom is defined not as intellectual brilliance, but as doing good. True wisdom helps us to discern what is good. When we look at the things we do, we need to … Continue reading →

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Can Churches Perform Miracles?

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. – John 14:12 I’m trying to imagine … Continue reading →

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Pontius Pilate: Ruthless or Indecisive Governor?

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a [c]tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this [d]just Person. You see to it.” Matthew 27:24 The Gospel writers give … Continue reading →

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‘Doubting Thomas’, a Model for Modern Faith?

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

Thomas is often infamously remembered as “Doubting Thomas,”  but is this an accurate label?  Indeed Thomas refused to accept Christ’s resurrection without physical evidence, but how does that set him apart from the others mentioned in the Gospel accounts?  Mary … Continue reading →

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The Compassion of Judas Iscariot

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Corey Sharpe

The name of Judas Iscariot went down to the pages of history as the man who betrayed Jesus. Luke attributes this to Satan.  Matthew and Mark say it was because of greed.  John points to both, and also adds theft as a motivation (John 12:1-8).  I think if we could travel back in time to […]

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Filling in the Christmas Gaps

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Corey Sharpe

Much is implied in the Christmas story that we can miss if we don’t dig deeper into the story. There are questions to be asked. For example: The Christmas story starts with Emperor Augustus, who is adding to his wealth, … Continue reading →

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