Sermons from LifeJourney Church

Unremarkably Remarkable

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:00:26 +0000

Have you had your 15 minutes of fame? Probably not — most of us never will. We live; we die, and this great big world barely even notices.

This sermon looks at someone in the Bible who lived like us — obscure, anything but famous. Yet, in God’s eyes, he lived very well. From his example, we’ll gain insight about “the meaning of it all.”

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

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They Did What?!

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:00:15 +0000

We’re exploring one of those Bible stories that makes you cringe, but also makes you think deeply about important questions like: Are all religions created equal? And, if not, what should we do about it?

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-8

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:00:33 +0000

Sometimes we feel really disconnected from God. Some of us have always felt that way. We hear others talk about their “close personal walk with God,” and they seem like aliens. Why can’t I feel that way? What’s wrong with me?

This sermon examines the one essential prerequisite for feeling close to God. It’s not what you think!

Today’s scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

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Dark Shadows

Rev. David Zier — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:00:24 +0000

We have good intentions about a consistent prayer life. Then life happens. Time gets squeezed. We think we have things under control on our own. But do we really?

Today’s scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

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Another Lap Around The Sun

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:00:12 +0000

Listen, reflect, and begin the New Year with spiritual focus. Here are some tools for self-evaluation and some practical examples to serve as points of comparison. Get ready to live 2012 to its fullest!

Today’s scripture: Mark 8:34-38

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Christmas Remembrances

Melody Merida — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:00:03 +0000

Walk with us as we retrace the Christmas story and apply it to our own lives through personal Christmas reflections.

Today’s scripture: Luke 1:39-56, and Luke 2:1-7

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When Christmas Really Began

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:00:14 +0000

Suppose we told you that somewhere around 1800 B.C. the seed that ultimately grew into Christmas was first planted. Would you have any idea what we’re talking about? We’ll explore the roots of Christmas and, in the process, learn much about life and God.

Today’s scripture: Genesis 49:1-2, 8-12

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Lights, Camera, Action!

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:00:34 +0000

As Christmas approaches, another year of life draws to a close, and a new one will soon begin. Yawn. Here we go again. Why should I care? What’s the meaning of life?

Today’s scripture: Luke 2:8-20

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Speak Easy

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:00:27 +0000

Words come easy. We think something, so we speak it, rarely considering the potential impact. Everybody does it.

Yet the words we speak have enormous power to shape reality – and to shape our own life experience.

Today’s scripture: I Peter 1:22, 2:1, 2:17, 4:7-11, 5:5

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Waiting…

Vivian Wyatt — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:00:20 +0000

It’s one of the hardest things to do. Yet if done right, waiting can also be one of the most powerful things we do. This sermon takes a look at two Bible characters who show us how to wait well.

Today’s scripture: Luke 2:22-33, 36-38

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The Circle Of Life

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:00:57 +0000

We’re up; we’re down. Then we’re up again, and down again. Eventually we die; then what? Why does life have to be so confusing? This sermon examines a passage of Scripture that offers insight for both the ups and downs of this life, and our prospects in the next.

Today’s scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

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Love Life!

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:00:50 +0000

Authentic religious life is not about renouncing fun and giving up good times. Jesus had so much fun, his critics accused him of being “a glutton and a drunkard.” And we are called to be like him. So let’s get the party started!

Today’s scripture: John 2:1-11

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When a Bad Man Prays

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:00:23 +0000

Most of us feel pretty inadequate. Spiritually speaking, we know we fall short. For us, Jesus has a message of hope and encouragement.

Today’s scripture: Luke 18:9-14

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What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:00:03 +0000

In recent weeks we’ve seen that Jesus teaches that salvation is not found in rules or doctrinal purity. So what is the key to salvation?

This week we’ll look at a passage where Jesus is asked that specific question and gives us a very simple and compelling answer.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

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Rules, Rules, Rules

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:00:33 +0000

For most of us, that’s what religion has always been. The same was true in Jesus’ day, but not for Jesus. He taught a radical new approach that the institutional church has never quite been able to embrace. This Sunday we’ll explore that new approach.

Today’s scripture: Mark 2:21-28

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When Jesus Encountered A Gay Couple

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:00:28 +0000

This sermon explores a well-known Gospel story that you probably learned in Sunday school: Jesus Heals the Centurion’s Servant. But in Sunday school, they didn’t tell you the whole story. In the original language, Matthew uses a key word — a scandalous word — that changes everything about the story.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

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When A Woman Talks Back

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:00:04 +0000

Institutional Christianity has shown little respect for the spiritual insights and leadership of women. What about Jesus? What was his attitude toward women?

Today’s scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

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Who Gets In?

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:00:43 +0000

Again and again, in his earthly ministry, Jesus emphasized that those we think most likely to get into heaven may not make it, while those who seem least likely just might. One of his favorite sayings was, “The first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” What did he mean? His answer may surprise you, and challenge you to rethink what you’ve always heard.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

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Rock My World

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:00:42 +0000

The parable of the Good Samaritan — Jesus’ most famous — is more than a nice story. It challenges modern Christian orthodoxy to its core.

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Today’s scripture: Luke 10:25-37

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Into Africa

Melody Merida — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:49 +0000

“Once upon a time…” is more than just a great opening line, it’s an invitation to learn who we are and who we want to be. Jesus himself was a master storyteller; his stories form the nucleus of our faith.

In honor of that sacred tradition, we’ll use stories to light our way as we seek a deeper understanding of our role in the human family.

Today’s scripture: 1 John 3

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If Jesus Had Been President On 9/11

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:00:44 +0000

Ten years ago, we were attacked. We watched with disbelief as the towers fell.

What if Jesus had been our President on 9/11? How would he have responded? We’ll look back at what was, what has been, and what could have been. Most importantly, we’ll consider what we can learn from all this for our everyday lives.

Today’s scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25 • Download the Weekly News.

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What the Bible Is — and Isn’t

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:00:25 +0000

We’re exploring one of the most uncomfortable passages in the New Testament — about the role of slaves and women. We’ll use it to engage a deep discussion about what the Bible is and isn’t. You might be surprised.

Today’s scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-3:9

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Free!

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:00:41 +0000

It’s a powerful word — “free.” It’s what we all aspire to, to live as free people.

We’re not talking about the freedom associated with democracy, but rather a freedom of the soul that occurs when we get our act together in life.

Today’s scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

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Reclaiming Jesus for Ordinary People!

Rev. Jeff Miner — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:00:43 +0000

That’s what our Church has been about from the beginning. This Sunday, as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we will talk about who Jesus really was, and why it’s so important that a Church like ours boldly proclaims Jesus’ message of love and healing in a world filled with judgment and hate.

If you’re jaded about institutionalized Christianity, give yourself a chance to fall in love with Jesus all over again.

Today’s scripture: 1 John 2:18-25 • Download the Weekly News.

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Go Home Another Way

Guest Speaker — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:00:06 +0000

Sometimes we get stuck thinking the same way and doing the same thing over and over again — with the same negative results. We’ll look at a Bible story that suggests a different approach and a behavioral model for implementing that wisdom. The sermon was delivered by our special Black Pride guest speaker, Rev. Sam Offer from Baltimore, MD.

Today’s scripture: Matthew 2:7-12

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