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Handed Over
Introduction: Chapter fifteen in Mark’s Gospel contains a series of “handing over.” “Jesus is handed over to Pilate by the duplicitous...
Get a Life
A few years ago, I had the privilege of preaching the graduation sermon for my alma mater, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Not having...
All in the Name
It is a name never found in any baby book. It is not a name that circles round into popularity after years not in use. No one chooses...
A Second Try
Text: Mark 1:9-15 It was nearing Christmas and time was at a premium. She dashed into my study and assured me that she would not need...
Listen With Eyes Wide Open
The ninth chapter of Mark is a visual feast. As the camera zooms in, we see Jesus, Peter, James, and John climbing a mountain. When they...
Sermon: The First Deacon
The First Deacon Text: Mark 1:29-31 (Gary W. Charles, Cove Presbyterian Church, Covesville, VA, 2-4-2018) Every profession and trade,...
Sermon: Angels Among Us
Angels Among Us Texts: Genesis 28:12-13; Psalm 103:20-22; Mark 1:13 (Gary W. Charles, Cove Presbyterian Church, Covesville, VA,...
Sermon: Immediately
Immediately Texts: Jonah 3:1-5; Mark 1:14-20 (Gary W. Charles, Cove Presbyterian Church, Covesville, VA, 1-21-2018) Mark’s Gospel can...
Sermon: Precious Lord
Precious Lord Texts: Psalm 139; I Corinthians 13:12; Revelation 22:5 (Gary W. Charles, Cove Presbyterian Church, 1-14-2018) As a boy, I...
Sermon: Be It Resolved
Be It Resolved Texts: Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 (Gary W. Charles, Cove Presbyterian Church, Covesville, VA, 1-7-2018) One of the...
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