Best neilwtaylor Podcasts (2025)

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Jesus Is Precious Because He Provides the Gift of Eternal Life. 22:47

7d ago22:47

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Read John 10:22-30 Fourth Sunday of Easter For the two and a bit years of the COVID-19 pandemic, I averaged roughly one funeral a month, sometimes two. I regret that experience because the congregation could not share in that ministry with me. Because I know that even today, some of you would not live the way you do if once a month you had to spend…

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Fishing, Breakfast, and the Care of Christ 24:21

14d ago24:21

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Read John 21:1-14 The Third Sunday of Easter Fishing, Breakfast, and the Care of Christ John 21:1-14 is a lot like a seven-layer bean dip because, on the surface, we have a very straightforward story: some disciples go out to fish; however, they don’t catch anything during the night. Then Jesus tells them where to find fish, and they make an enormo…

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The Resurrected Christ — His Peace, Power, and Purpose 19:40

20d ago19:40

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Read John 20:19-23 The Second Sunday of Easter As we examine Jesus’ first appearance to all his frightened disciples after the resurrection, let us ask how the risen Jesus acted and what he said.By neilwtaylor

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A Promise, A Hope, And A Call — Easter Sunday 12:51

27d ago12:51

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Read Luke 24:1-12 Easter Sunday The tomb is empty, and as the angels told the women, “He is not here, but has risen.”By neilwtaylor

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Passion: A Question of Greater Significance 21:08

1M ago21:08

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The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday A Question of Greater Significance Read Luke 22:39 - 23:56 We are close to the end. For the last five weeks, we have traced Jesus’ steps toward the cross, and this Sunday, we reach the sobering and even brutal conclusion to Luke’s account of our Lord’s Passion.By neilwtaylor

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Hosanna 6:05

1M ago6:05

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The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday Read Luke 19:29-40 "Hosanna" is a Hebrew word that translates as "Save us" or "Grant salvation." Hosanna is a plea for help and a declaration of the need for salvation. We see this in Psalm 118:25, which says, "Save us, (Hosanna) we pray, O LORD!"By neilwtaylor

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Rejection 26:57

1M ago26:57

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Fifth Week of Lent Read Luke 20:9-19 Traditionally, this parable from Luke’s Gospel is called “the parable of the wicked tenants.” However, considering the context, the vineyard owner is the story’s hero because he exhibits restraint. This teaching from Jesus follows on the heels of His confrontation with the temple leadership. They asked Him a loa…

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Every Tragedy is a Warning 19:44

2M ago19:44

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Third Week of Lent Read Luke 13:1-5 Jesus's words in verses 1-5 have astonishing implications about the true nature of the world, which differ significantly from what people often think. I aim to deeply impress upon our consciences the reality that people are perishing and to be the kind of witnesses for Christ that we should be. We must come to kn…

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Enter Through The Narrow Door 27:09

2M ago27:09

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Second Week of Lent Read Luke 13:22-30 v. 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” In other words, Jesus, how many will be saved? I can think of only four ways to answer that question: Everyone will be saved. No one will be saved. Some will be saved; some will be lost. There is no way to know.…

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Jesus in the Wild 30:30

2M ago30:30

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First Week of Lent Read Luke 4:1-14 This morning, we will explore the Holy Spirit's role in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ and the events surrounding Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. As we study the story, keep in mind that Luke, our Gospel writer, presents Jesus as the perfect man and the model we should follow. This one thing we learned ve…

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Sermon on the Plain: Blessings & Woes 12:49

3M ago12:49

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Read Luke 6:17-26 Blessings & Woes I don’t know about you, but today’s gospel is hard to hear. I’d rather be rich than poor; I’d rather be full than hungry; I’d rather laugh than weep and be spoken well of than hated, excluded, reviled, and defamed. Does anybody find today’s gospel hard to hear? Today’s gospel doesn’t align well with the values of …

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Fifth Sunday of Epiphany | Jesus Addresses the Issue of Limited Vision 26:47

3M ago26:47

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Read Luke 5:1-11 Jesus Addresses the Issue of Limited Vision Our Gospel text is the story of how Christ called Peter to be his disciple. At the beginning of the story, he is fishing for fish by the end of the story, he is fishing for men. It is fascinating to consider the men Jesus chose as his first disciples. He didn’t go to an executive search c…

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The Presentation of Christ in the Temple | Luke 2:22-40 16:20

3M ago16:20

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Read Luke 2:22-40 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple Today's Gospel reading is a story full of joy—the joy of parents faithfully fulfilling their faith practices, especially the joy of two older people who see the baby's identity and testify to his world-historical significance.By neilwtaylor

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Third Sunday of Epiphany | Good News is Bad News is Good News 23:51

4M ago23:51

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Read Luke 4:14-21 Good News is Bad News is Good News This morning's gospel reading is undoubtedly about the good news in connection with Jesus as he preaches his first hometown sermon in Nazareth. But like a lot of good news, there is often a little bad news lurking quietly. Perhaps Martin Luther was not too far off when he famously said, "The gosp…

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Second Sunday of Epiphany | Jesus' Glory and a Wedding 22:59

4M ago22:59

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Read John 2:1-11 Jesus' Glory and a Wedding After the story of the Cana wedding, John adds his narration in v. 11. "This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him." John focuses on seeing Christ's glory: "His disciples saw his glory, and they believed in him." That's why John …

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First Sunday of Epiphany | A More Meaningful Baptism 17:08

4M ago17:08

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A More Meaningful Baptism Read Luke 3:15-22 1. Baptism is about identity 2. Baptism is about God’s workBy neilwtaylor

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Second Sunday of Christmas | Six Miles From Jesus 20:41

4M ago20:41

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Read Matthew 2:1-6 Six Miles From Jesus How long would it take to walk six miles? If you’re fit and the terrain is relatively flat, you can walk it in a couple of hours. The most important event in the Bible—and in all of human history—took place six miles from Jerusalem.By neilwtaylor

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First Sunday of Christmas | When Did Christmas Begin? 19:24

5M ago19:24

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Read John 1:1-18 When Did Christmas Begin? When did Jesus Christ's earthly life really begin? John 1:14 tells us that "the Word (referring to Jesus Christ) became flesh and lived among us." That takes us back before Bethlehem to the conception of Jesus in Mary's womb. Christmas began not in Bethlehem but nine months earlier when the Holy Spirit ove…

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Christmas Day | The Ripple Effect of Christmas 13:26

5M ago13:26

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Read Luke 2:15-20 CHRISTMAS DAY | THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF CHRISTMAS Our text is the second part of the Christmas Gospel we heard last night. It shows that Christmas has a ripple effect. The good news radiates outward, just like when a pebble is thrown into the still waters of a pond. To catch up with Christmas Eve, preached by Bishop Mark Engel, go to…

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Advent 4 | Jesus, The Revolutionary: Mary’s Song 35:04

5M ago35:04

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Read Luke 1:48-55 ADVENT 4 | JESUS, THE REVOLUTIONARY: MARY'S SONG THE SEASON OF ADVENT We anticipate and celebrate the arrival, work, and person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in this world. Daily Advent devotions will be posted at www.facebook.com/HolySpiritAkron To catch up with Advent 3, preached by Rev'd Mark Hottel, go to https://youtu.be/k…

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Advent 2 | Preparing the Way 17:12

5M ago17:12

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Read Luke 3:1-6 ADVENT 2 | PREPARING THE WAY THE SEASON OF ADVENT We anticipate and celebrate the arrival, work, and person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in this world. Daily Advent devotions will be posted at www.facebook.com/HolySpiritAkronBy neilwtaylor

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Advent 1 | Christ's Coming Brings Hope 20:46

6M ago20:46

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Read Luke 21:25-36 ADVENT 1 | CHRIST'S COMING BRINGS HOPE THE SEASON OF ADVENT We anticipate and celebrate the arrival, work, and person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, in this world. Daily Advent devotions will be posted at www.facebook.com/HolySpiritAkronBy neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Seventeen 41:46

6M ago41:46

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Read Genesis 2:4-17, 3:1-7, 22-24; Revelation 21:1-4, 22:1-5 I BELIEVE... in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting | Part Seventeen Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us in this final message as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.…

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I BELIEVE | Part Sixteen 23:18

6M ago23:18

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Read 2 Kings 6:15-17; Psalm 16; Hebrews 12:1-4; John 1:9-13 I BELIEVE... In the Communion of Saints | Part Sixteen Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Fifteen 38:49

6M ago38:49

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Read Isaiah 28:14-17; Psalm 118:14-24; Ephesians 4:4-6; Matthew 16:13-20 I BELIEVE... In the Church | Part Fifteen Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Fourteen 32:50

6M ago32:50

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Read Numbers 20:2-13; Psalm 72:1-7; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4; John 7:37-39 I BELIEVE... In the Holy Spirit | Part Fourteen Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Thirteen 31:12

7M ago31:12

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Read Daniel 7:13-15; Psalm 98; 2 Peter 3:3-10; Mark 13:32-37. I BELIEVE... He Will Come Again | Part Thirteen Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Twelve 38:28

7M ago38:28

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Read Psalm 110; Hebrews 7:24-26; Luke 24:50-52. I BELIEVE... He Ascended | Part Twelve Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says. To catch up with PART ELEVEN of "I BELIEVE," preached by Rev'd Mark Hottel, go to https://youtu.be/_hic_Ra-R…

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I BELIEVE | Part Ten 40:20

7M ago40:20

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Read Ecclesiastes 9:1-6; Psalm 139:1-12; 1 Peter 3:13-22; Luke 16:19-31. I BELIEVE... He Descended to the Dead | Part Ten Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Nine 34:21

8M ago34:21

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Read Leviticus 16:8-10, 21-22, 1 Corinthians 15:1-6, Matthew 26:6-13 I BELIEVE... in Jesus Christ, Buried | Part Nine Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Eight 32:16

8M ago32:16

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Read Numbers 21:6-9, Hebrews 9, 10, Matthew 20:17-19 I BELIEVE... in Jesus Christ, Crucified | Part Eight Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Seven 36:15

8M ago36:15

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Read Isaiah 53, Acts 4:1-31, John 18:28-40 I BELIEVE... in Jesus Christ, He suffered under Pontius Pilate | Part Seven Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says. To catch up with PART SIX of "I BELIEVE," preached by Rev'd Mark Hottel, go …

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I BELIEVE | Part Five 38:02

9M ago38:02

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Read Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 16:13-20 I BELIEVE... in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord | Part Five Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Four 30:44

9M ago30:44

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Read Genesis 2:1-7, Psalm 33:1-9, John 1:1-5, Revelation 4 I BELIEVE... in God... Maker of Heaven and Earth | Part Four Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part Three 26:14

9M ago26:14

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Read Genesis 17:1-8, Psalm 89:5-13, Matthew 7:9-11, Revelation 1:1-8 I BELIEVE... in God the Father Almighty | Part Three Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles' Creed says. To catch up with PART TWO of "I BELIEVE," preached by Rev'd Mark Hottel, …

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Feast of The Transfiguration Homily | August 6, 2024 5:38

10M ago5:38

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Read Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:13-21, Luke 9:28-36 Humanity can never build a dwelling place for God; rather it is God who makes humanity the dwelling place of divinity. It is God through Jesus who tabernacles among us and this is most profoundly revealed in the Transfiguration of Jesus.By neilwtaylor

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I BELIEVE | Part One 29:57

10M ago29:57

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Read Romans 1:16 I BELIEVE | Part One Saying the Creed is one of the most radical things you could ever do. So, join us over the next several weeks as we explore what the Apostles’ Creed says.By neilwtaylor

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Watch the Gap — Restoring Emotional and Spiritual Margin | Part Four 32:56

10M ago32:56

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Read Proverbs 21:20 & 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Part Four | A Better Life — Watching the Finacial Gap Sometimes, the only way to keep up with all the demands on our lives is to run at maximum capacity and then some. But there is another way...one where we have room to breathe and space to respond to what life brings our way. Join us as we explore what it me…

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Feast Day of St. James the Elder (Greater) | Homily 8:00

10M ago8:00

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Read Matthew 4:21-22 Feast Day of St. James the Elder (Greater) | July 25, 2024 Little did this brash disciple, who left his nets on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, know that he would be the first Apostle martyred for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, James, the son of Zebedee, was the first of the Apostles to win the crown of martyrdom and…

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Watch the Gap — Restoring Emotional and Spiritual Margin | Part Three 35:34

10M ago35:34

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Read Job 31:1-8, James 1:13-16, Matthew 5:21-37 Part Three | Moral Spaces Sometimes, the only way to keep up with all the demands on our lives is to run at maximum capacity and then some. But there is another way...one where we have room to breathe and space to respond to what life brings our way. Join us as we explore what it means to WATCH THE GA…

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Feast of St. Mary Magdalene | Homily 7:15

10M ago7:15

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Feast of St Mary Magdalene | Homily Read John 20:1-2, 11-18 Our Christian faith, in the resurrection of Christ, our risen Lord, depends principally on the testimony of Mary Magdalene. This fact speaks eloquently of the important role of women in the Church universal, and Mary Magdalene stands in a long line of women who have loved and served Christ…

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Watch the Gap — Restoring Emotional and Spiritual Margin | Part Two 31:57

10M ago31:57

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Read Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 6:26-34 Part Two | Planning Sacred Spaces Sometimes, the only way to keep up with all the demands on our lives is to run at maximum capacity and then some. But there is another way...one where we have room to breathe and space to respond to what life brings our way. Join us as we explore what it means to WATCH THE GA…

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Watch the Gap – Restoring Emotional and Spiritual Margin | Part One 35:09

10M ago35:09

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Read Luke 10:38-42 Part One | Managing Life's Sacred Spaces Sometimes, the only way to keep up with all the demands on our lives is to run at maximum capacity and then some. But there is another way...one where we have room to breathe and space to respond to what life brings our way. Join us as we explore what it means to WATCH THE GAP and live wit…

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Reach Out and Touch Someone 34:41

11M ago34:41

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Read Matthew 9:9-13 "When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and 'sinners'?" Here is the Pharisees' question asked differently: "What is your teacher's philosophy of ministry?" "What is He all about?" Jesus heard them and said in verse 12, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but th…

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Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul | Homily 10:48

11M ago10:48

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Read John 21:15-19 The two leading Apostles of the early Church are celebrated together in the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, which is observed on June 29th. This liturgical feast honors Peter and Paul's martyrdom in Rome.By neilwtaylor

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Nativity of St. John the Baptist | Homily 11:21

11M ago11:21

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Read Luke 1:57-80 When an angel told Zechariah that his aged wife, Elizabeth, was pregnant, Zechariah began asking questions that betrayed his disbelief. It was then that Zechariah's voice failed him. Because of his lack of faith… his powers of speech were temporarily taken away. In the gospel reading, Zechariah's voice is restored when he signals …

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What Good is a Clean Barn? 33:55

11M ago33:55

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Proverbs 14:4 "Without oxen, a barn stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest." (NLT) Knowing that a barn's purpose is to store the biggest harvest possible, the question needs to be asked: Would you rather have your barn clean or filled?By neilwtaylor

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Generosity and Encouragement | The Feast of St Barnabas 8:40

11M ago8:40

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Read Acts 11.19-30, 13.1-3 We know more about Barnabas than most of the Saints of the apostolic age. What we know is found throughout the Acts of the Apostles, which are commented on in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, Galatians, and Colossians. We can determine that he is a native Cypriot, a Levite, and a leader in the church in Jerusalem; …

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Your Rejection is Your Direction | Part Two 31:59

11M ago31:59

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Read Genesis 45:1-8 As we consider Joseph's life, ask yourself where you would be without the rejections that have pushed you towards the better life you have now or the life you have yet to go on to live. Most people see rejection as an ending. Can I tell you it is the beginning? Rejection and loss are the beginning. Joseph came to realize that, a…

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Your Rejection is Your Direction | Part One 27:49

12M ago27:49

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Read Genesis 45:1-8 As we consider Joseph's life, ask yourself where you would be without the rejections that have pushed you towards the better life you have now or the life you have yet to go on to live. Most people see rejection as an ending. Can I tell you it is the beginning? Rejection and loss are the beginning. Joseph came to realize that, a…

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