by tschroder100@gmail.com | Dec 17, 2020 | Abortion, Church, Faith, God, Healing, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Sexuality, Witness, Worship
The fourth Sunday in Advent reminds us of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and we light the pink candle in her honor. Timothy Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, in his book, Hidden Christmas, The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ,...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | May 24, 2019 | Atheism, Bible, Faith, Healing, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Prayer, Suffering, The World, Witness
Tim Keller Jesus went about doing good, healing people and ministering to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. His good works or miracles were signs of the coming of the kingdom of God in their midst. The religious leaders were threatened by his ministry, by...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jan 7, 2017 | Church, Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Witness, Worship
Why did the early church grow so fast and so far? Tim Keller in his review of two recent books by Larry Hurtado gives three reasons: Christians were called into a unique social project that both offended and attracted people. Christianity offered a direct, personal,...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Nov 2, 2016 | Atheism, Faith, Jesus, Morality, Science, Witness
Tim Keller has written another great book, MAKING SENSE OF GOD: An Invitation to the Skeptical. His work at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City has brought him in touch with a cross-section of yuppie Manhattanites. He points out that science and reason...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Oct 22, 2015 | Bible, Church, Ministry, Worship
A leading member of my congregation raised with me the subject matter of my preaching. He wondered whether more preaching on topical subjects would be more relevant than expounding the meaning of Bible passages. Topical preaching can be most effective for special...
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