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What do people know about us?

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

My current sermon series on Daniel ends with the most popular story about Daniel: The Lion’s Den. The retelling of the story tends to focus on what stands out the most: spending the night with flesh eating felines, and waking … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bible study, Daniel, Evangelism, king darius, lions den, Persian Empire, prayer, testimony, witness | 1 Comment

Tree Surgeons, Jesus and the Church

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Our last parsonage had a huge grove of trees in the backyard, several of which had grown to about 25 feet. We loved their shade and the privacy they provided during the summer. In the fall, however, the trustees noticed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged arborist, Christ the True Vine, church programs, Jesus the vine, pruning, tree surgeon | 1 Comment

Are Christians Persecuted?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

I’ve been preaching a series titled “Leaving Good Things Behind.” Acts shows us that for a church to thrive, Christians must even leave good ministries behind. The apostles delegated their ministry for widows to 7 men so they could focus … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, Christmas, Uncategorized | Tagged God Less America, God's Not Dead, ISIS, Liberty University, Mike Pense, persecution, war on Christmas | 1 Comment

Are There Zombies in the Church?

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) Several years ago a parishioner recommended that I watch The Walking Dead. I found season 1 mildly entertaining, but could never … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, Uncategorized | Tagged born again, christianity, ezekiel, Jesus, nicodemus, pharisees, religion, walking dead, zombies | 1 Comment

Is the Resurrection Ridiculous?

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Many people think so. Artwork in the 18th century reflected the growing skepticism towards miracles. Halos and angels began to gradually disappear. Only what can proved by reason or scientific experience can be trusted. While there is openness to spirituality, … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, Uncategorized | Tagged Apostle Paul, atheism, Athens, bodily resurrection, easter, enlightenment, missionary journey, resurrection, skepticism | 1 Comment

Can Churches Perform Miracles?

Posted on April 11, 2019 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 →

Posted in christianity, Uncategorized | Tagged Acts, charismatic, holy spirit, miracles, pentecostal, signs and wonders, spiritual gifts | 1 Comment

Is Splitting Up All Bad?

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord (Acts 15:39-40). We need partners in ministry: … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, religion, Uncategorized | Tagged 2nd missionary journey, church split, denominational split, paul and barnabas split, Special Session of the General Conference, united methodist church | 1 Comment

Is the Traditional Plan Biblical?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, Uncategorized | Tagged central conferences, delegates, homosexuality, one church plan, Special Session of the General Conference, traditional plan | 4 Comments

Is Prayer the Key to Unity?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. (Acts 2:1) As we get closer to the Special Session of the UMC is this weekend, churches, annual conferences and other United Methodist groups are calling for prayer. They … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, Uncategorized | Tagged Ananias and Sapphira, church unity, homosexuality, Paul and Barnabas, Peter and Paul, prayer, racism, Special Session of the General Conference | 2 Comments

The Special General Conference: How Will HUMC Respond?

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

The Special Session of the UMC is this weekend. Delegates from all across the globe will gather to examine church law concerning human sexuality and explore ways to maintain unity. Whatever the conclusion, many United Methodists will be angry and hurt. … Continue reading →

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