(Matthew 16:13-23)
May these words of this Peter be like a rock,
not a stumbling block!
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"Who do you say
that I am?" Jesus asked. Simon Peter answered, "You
are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." And Jesus
answered, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! ... You are
Peter (petros), and on this rock (petra)
I will build my church..." Jesus then began to speak of
the rough road ahead. And Peter took him aside and rebuked him... "Get
behind me, Satan!" Jesus replied. "You are a stumbling
block..." (Matthew 16:13-23) May these words of this Peter be like a rock, |
"Traveling light"
Message preached October 15,
2006
Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren
Glen Arm, Maryland USA
based upon Mark
10:17-31
Summary:
As we follow Jesus, we let go of things which weigh us down. Why? Because it’s a journey, and too much baggage gets us to focus more on what we have and less on where we’re headed. As the rich man searching for eternal life showed, this is not easy to do. Like the disciples, we get discouraged ... until the impossible possibilities of God kick in.
Unless otherwise noted this is an "amble and ramble" sermon, without a manuscript.
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©2006 Peter
L. Haynes
(you are welcome to borrow and, where / as appropriate, note
the source - myself or those from whom I have knowingly borrowed.)