Tag Archives: Jesus

Bearing Our Weight

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Philippians 3:4-11 If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to … Continue reading →

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Working Out Our Faith

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Hedy Collver

[Transcript of a sermon delivered August 21, 2016, at Plantation United Methodist Church] Philippians 2:12-18 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Gratitude

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Hedy Collver

[Transcript of a Communion meditation delivered August 7, 2016, at Plantation United Methodist Church] Philippians 1:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the … Continue reading →

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Parting Words

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Hedy Collver

[This post is a transcript of my final sermon at Aldersgate UMC, delivered June 4/5, 2016.] Philippians 2:5-8 (New International Version) In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, … Continue reading →

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Every Time I Think of You

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Philippians 1:1-6 (New Living Translation) This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. May God … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Afraid!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Matthew 28:5-7 (New Living Translation) Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said … Continue reading →

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Risen from the Dead

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Matthew 27:57-61 (New Living Translation) As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus,  went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him Joseph … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday & Holy Week

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Ephesians 4:1-6 (New Revised Standard Version) I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another … Continue reading →

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Remember

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Exodus 12:24-26 (New Living Translation) Remember, these instructions are a permanent law that you and your descendants must observe forever. When you enter the land the Lord has promised to give you, you will continue to observe this ceremony. Then … Continue reading →

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Work in Progress

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Hedy Collver

Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual. — Mark Twain, January 1863 As I write this, the Christmas Eve celebrations are a mere week … Continue reading →

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