Sermon: “Turn, Then, and Live” (October 1, 2017)

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Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “Turn, Then, and Live” (Ezekiel 18:30-32) October 1, 2017 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I am going to begin today by juxtaposing the lyrics of two of my favorite songs. The first is the title track of...

Sermon: “The Gracious Landowner” (September 24, 2017)

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Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “The Gracious Landowner” (Matthew 20:1-16) September 24, 2017 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When I was in third grade at Orange Hunt Elementary School in Springfield, Virginia my teacher’s name was Mrs....

Sermon: “The Antidote of Forgiveness” (September 17, 2017)

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Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “The Antidote of Forgiveness” (Matthew 18:21-35) September 17, 2017 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This morning I am preaching about the heart of the gospel: forgiveness.  Many centuries ago the psalmist...

Sermon: “Relief for Entitled Sinners” (September 10, 2017)

by | Sep 13, 2017 | News

Christ Episcopal Church, Valdosta “Relief for Entitled Sinners” (Romans 13:8-10) September 10, 2017 Dave Johnson In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In the summer of 1976, when I was seven years old, I saw my first non-Disney movie in the theater, a film...