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Clean Humors for Pastors!
Here are my favorites. . .LOL A pastor was having trouble with the chairman of his deacons. He opened the paper one day and noticed that by some freak mistake his obituary was in there. Of course it was a mistake, the preacher was alive and well, but he thought, “People are going to read…
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The General Rules : Introduction
with the two-kingdom story The sermon on Matthew 5:38-48 explores Jesus’ teaching on non-retaliation, love for enemies, and the General Rule of Methodism: Do No Harm. It begins with a humorous story about expectations in worship and acknowledges that people desire simple and powerful messages, but some truths—like Jesus’ call to turn the other cheek—require…
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The General Rules (1): Do No Harm
Matthew 5:38-42 Last Sunday, we explored an important question: Do I need a Christian rule to live by? Many people say, “I just follow my conscience” or “I try to be a good person.” But faith requires more than vague intentions; it needs clear guidance. This is why John Wesley established the First General Rule…
