Monthly Archives: May 2017

Celebrating Grace – Excerpt from Ten Year Ordination Anniversary Sermon

Posted on May 22, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

I can identify with Paul’s anger. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul was angry at anything – or anyone – that contradicted or got in the way of the message of Grace he was called to preach. Paul had … Continue reading →

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Last-Minute Conversions Are Definitely UNFAIR!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

I agree. It’s not fair. It’s a question that comes up a lot. “Pastor Dave, how can somebody on their deathbed, who’d lived their life however they want, ask Jesus to forgive them and then get into heaven?  It’s not … Continue reading →

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“Look! Here Is Water” – A Sermon about God’s Inclusivity with a Surprise Ending

Posted on May 8, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

The pivotal moment in today’s Scripture story is when the Ethiopian Official says to Philip, “Look! Here is water! What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” That’s why Philip was there in the first place. But he … Continue reading →

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Why Did I Almost Die? The Answer . . .

Posted on May 2, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

There’s a reason for everything, right? A little over two months ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in my shoulder.  I couldn’t breathe without sitting up. Thanks to my wife, I went to … Continue reading →

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