by Andreas Wagner | Oct 25, 2017 | Sermons
The trick wouldn’t work today. If Jesus asked us for a coin to make his point, we would have a hard time producing one. Do you have any coins? Quarters maybe? The heavy money has fallen out of fashion. The last time I wanted to buy a new wallet, I was looking...
by Andreas Wagner | Oct 25, 2017 | Sermons
Why do people read horror stories or watch horror movies? I had to do a little research on this question since I have never been drawn to the genre. Of course, there is an audience for it, otherwise books and movies wouldn’t sell. So, what is it that attracts people...
by Andreas Wagner | Oct 25, 2017 | Sermons
Is God an absentee landlord? It almost feels that way in this parable, doesn’t it? The owner of the vineyard is miles and miles away from his property. In fact, Jesus says, he bought the vineyard, fixed it up, leased it, and then left the country altogether....
by Andreas Wagner | Oct 25, 2017 | Weekly Inspiration
The Quote: “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.” – Tom Brokaw Wisdom from Scripture: Acts 22: 17-21...
by Andreas Wagner | Oct 25, 2017 | Weekly Inspiration
The Quote: “When one door closes, another opens, but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us.” – Unknown Wisdom from Scripture: 2.Corinthians 2: 12-15 “Now when I went to Troas to preach...