Tag Archives: Old Testament

Moses, the Burning Bush, and Choosing a Major

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

“Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” Exodus 4:10 The question of vocation seems to be a crisis at … Continue reading →

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Is Ash Wednesday Biblical?

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.” Matthew 6:1 I just received a bag of ashes in the … Continue reading →

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God’s Dysfunctional Families

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Corey Sharpe

“While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.” Genesis 4:8 It’s pretty easy to find biblical principles applying to marriage and family life. Ephesians 5-6 highlight sacrificial love, mutual submission, trust, respect and nurture as … Continue reading →

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What Happens When God’s Messengers Challenge Authority?

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Corey Sharpe

“Then a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt.” Exodus 1:8 The story of Moses begins where the story of Joseph ends: in Egypt. There are some interesting parallels between the two: Both were unlikely … Continue reading →

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Searching Far and Wide for Virgins

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Corey Sharpe

As I prepare a sermon on Esther, I am reminded of the Persian Empire’s ill-treatment of women and Jews. Queen Vashti is deposed because she refuses to be king Xerxes’ entertainment. Esther, a Jewish woman, is forced to become a member … Continue reading →

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