Sermons on Deuteronomy

Sermons on Deuteronomy

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments (Sabbath variation) Exodus 20:11; Deuteronomy 5:15 Sunday, October 8, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa   Intoduction Friedrich Nietzsche I remember being in a meeting about spiritual care in a hospital setting and the presenter spoke of “making meaning,” which I took to mean that reflection on life, or a life situation, can bring meaning to a difficult situation and thus making it easier to manage.  Reflecting on life, its joys and its challenges,…

Cherish Relationships

Cherish Relationships Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:23-24 Sunday, February 12, 2023 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa Matthew 5:23-24  Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way.  First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.   Introduction: relationships The Lord Jesus seemed to place a higher value on relationship than some people. …

Building A Life

Building a LifeLuke 14:25-33; Deuteronomy 30:15-20Sunday, September 4, 2022 at The First Congregational Church of Marshalltown, Iowa • Introduction-Years ago, I had a friend back in the days when we lived in Boston who always played Monopoly with a distinctly capitalistic flair. He bought as many properties as he could and then would offer to sell them, but never at list price. He always wanted the buyer to “sweeten the pot.” I thought of him and his style of playing…