by Christian Coon | Oct 25, 2014 | BLOG
I doubt I’m the first to say or think of this, but if a pastor ever wondered why s/he had kids, s/he might be tempted to say, “For the sermon illustrations.” I’ve tried over the years to be judicious about using my kids in sermon and I (almost)...
by Christian Coon | Sep 27, 2014 | BLOG
“While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them saying, Drink from it, all of...
by Christian Coon | Sep 12, 2014 | BLOG
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.” (Psalm 100:1-2, NRSV) A common regret I hear from pastors (at least those I’m in conversation with) is the challenge of actually...
by Christian Coon | Sep 4, 2014 | BLOG
“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…” (Luke 6:27) If you’re at all familiar with the church I pastor, you probably know we’ve run a few ad campaigns where we claim to love two seemingly opposite...
