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Love to Tell the Story

Love to Tell the Story

By Rev. Michael Lowry

Sermons, devotionals and other random stories from a New England church pastor

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The Imperative of Prayer

Love to Tell the Story Oct 08, 2020

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Spending Time in Gethsemane

Spending Time in Gethsemane

Jesus' time in Gethsemane is what makes Jesus very real to us and very human... and it's what strengthens us in our own spiritual walk!

Mar 26, 202424:57
Would You See Jesus?

Would You See Jesus?

There are some questions that only Jesus can answer... but "would we see Jesus?"

Mar 19, 202423:50
Foundation Matters

Foundation Matters

When it comes to life, and especially faith, a strong foundation is of utter importance!
Mar 12, 202422:54
What's Your Priority?

What's Your Priority?

The living out of our Christian faith so often ends up as a matter of priorities!
Mar 05, 202423:25
Sometimes You Start Over

Sometimes You Start Over

All about starting over by taking up our crosses and following Jesus!
Feb 27, 202423:32
The Art of Abiding

The Art of Abiding

The first step in any spiritual "renovation" is learning to truly "abide" in Christ in the way he abides in us!
Feb 20, 202423:19
I Will Be With You

I Will Be With You

All about Jesus' presence at both "mountain-top Experiences" and walks "down in the valley!"
Feb 13, 202421:09
I Bring You Truth

I Bring You Truth

How Jesus brings us truth amidst all the grey areas of life!
Feb 06, 202421:38
I Will Lead You

I Will Lead You

Jesus calls you and me to be "fishers of people," and he leads us in the task!
Jan 30, 202421:01
I Invite You In

I Invite You In

When Jesus invites us to "come and see," we have the opportunity to experience truth and faith!
Jan 23, 202424:04
I Call Your Name

I Call Your Name

During the season of Epiphany, we celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World... and of you and of me!

Jan 16, 202421:36
At the Heart of Christmas Is... a Cross

At the Heart of Christmas Is... a Cross

Christmas Day may have come and gone, but the greatest gift of Christmas -- the birth of Jesus, our Emmanuel -- remains!
Jan 02, 202421:41
At the Heart of Christmas Is... LOVE

At the Heart of Christmas Is... LOVE

At the heart of Christmas is love... love given and love shared!
Dec 24, 202323:48
At the Heart of Christmas Is... JOY

At the Heart of Christmas Is... JOY

At the heart of Christmas is joy, understanding that joy is more than simply happiness or being jolly!

Dec 19, 202318:02
At the Heart of Christmas Is... PEACE

At the Heart of Christmas Is... PEACE

At the heart of Christmas is peace, understanding that peace is much more than simply the absence of conflict!
Dec 12, 202321:34
At the Heart of Christmas Is... HOPE

At the Heart of Christmas Is... HOPE

About how "surely, the days are coming" when God will bring consolation and light into darkness!

Dec 05, 202325:01
Does Christ Reign?

Does Christ Reign?

As Christians, we hail Jesus Christ as “King of Kings, Lord of Lords...” but when it comes to our daily lives, does he reign over us?

Nov 28, 202323:14
Sheep, Goats... and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sheep, Goats... and Chocolate Chip Cookies

"Lord, when did we see you?" All about serving Christ even as we reach out to our brothers and sisters in need!

Nov 20, 202323:25
Ready to Be Ready

Ready to Be Ready

God's promised kingdom is coming soon and very soon... so we'd better be watching for it, and we’d better be ready!
Nov 14, 202321:59
Singing in the Strain

Singing in the Strain

Life is full of stresses, strains, and storms… the question is, how will we respond to them when they come?
Nov 07, 202323:40
Checking All the Boxes

Checking All the Boxes

Is there a "checklist" for an authentic Christian life?
Oct 31, 202324:30
Neighboring

Neighboring

All about the “Good Samaritan,” and Jesus’ call for us to “go and do likewise!”
Oct 24, 202323:11
"Again I Will Say, Rejoice!"

"Again I Will Say, Rejoice!"

How can there be rejoicing in times such as these?
Oct 17, 202323:31
Fruitfulness

Fruitfulness

As Christians, just like workers in a vineyard, we are called to care for God’s kingdom... but does what we do reflect our fruitfulness?
Oct 10, 202319:59
All Around the Table

All Around the Table

All about the wide array of people, both known and unknown, who come to the Lord's Table to share in the joyful feast of the people of God!
Oct 04, 202321:28
Sheer Grace

Sheer Grace

When it comes his great and abundant blessings, God’s not fair... or at least not how we think of fair!
Sep 26, 202323:31
A Way of Life Called Forgiveness

A Way of Life Called Forgiveness

Seven times? Seventy *times* Seven? As Jesus would have it be, the numbers matter far less than truly cultivating a true spirit of forgiveness!
Sep 19, 202323:07
The Continuing Debt to Love

The Continuing Debt to Love

How we seek to love one another says everything about our faith and our own indebtedness to God!
Sep 12, 202324:42
The Good Life

The Good Life

Following Jesus leads to the good life… but what does that really mean?
Sep 05, 202325:07
Who Do You Say I Am?

Who Do You Say I Am?

Even now, Jesus is asking us about what we believe about him... and our answer makes all the difference!
Aug 30, 202325:20
God the Mother Eagle

God the Mother Eagle

All about God the relentlessly caring and protective mother who raises us up as on eagle's wings!

Aug 20, 202322:44
For the Good

For the Good

As illustrated by the story of Joseph and his brothers from the book of Genesis, God uses even the most difficult of circumstances for the good of those he loves!
Jul 16, 202323:60
Surely in This Place

Surely in This Place

Jacob's story from the Book of Genesis reminds us that whatever our vision of life happens to be, very often God has other plans!
Jul 11, 202322:54
A Strange and Unlovely Story

A Strange and Unlovely Story

Even a "strange and unlovely story" like the Old Testament tale of Hagar and Ishmael shows forth the love, care ane providence of God!
Jul 05, 202321:44
A Laughing Matter

A Laughing Matter

As the story of Sarah illustrates, oftentimes laughter that is the first and best response to the unexpected intrusions of a loving, living God!
Jun 20, 202322:14
Blessed to Be a Blessing

Blessed to Be a Blessing

All about Abram who boldly answered God’s call to go, all for the sake of a blessing that would extend way into the future!
Jun 13, 202325:27
Created… and Crowned With Glory

Created… and Crowned With Glory

Our story starts “in the beginning…” with a loving, creative God!
Jun 06, 202321:03
Spirited

Spirited

Two stories celebrating God’s gift of the Holy Spirit and the fact that as the church we are a “Spirited” people!
May 30, 202320:38
A Powerful Witness

A Powerful Witness

We are the people of a great legacy of faith and witness that began with the first disciples; the question is, will ours be as powerful as theirs?
May 23, 202322:25
"I Will!"

"I Will!"

Love is more than simply a warm and fuzzy sentiment; it is, in fact,
determined action… it is an act of will!
May 16, 202323:01
Where is Our Cornerstone?

Where is Our Cornerstone?

In whatever you're building -- a home, a life, a faith -- it’s important that you always build upon a true and solid cornerstone!
May 09, 202324:04
For You Are With Me

For You Are With Me

The Lord is our shepherd, and because of this, no matter what, we can fear no evil!
May 02, 202321:48
Holy Boldness

Holy Boldness

Because of the Risen Christ, the disciples’ lives -- and yours and mine -- were changed forever!
Apr 25, 202325:09
Recognizing the Christ

Recognizing the Christ

For us as Christians, recognizing God comes down to recognizing the risen Christ!
Apr 18, 202324:52
What's So Special About the Empty Tomb?

What's So Special About the Empty Tomb?

An Easter Sunday message all about what's so very special about the empty tomb!
Apr 11, 202324:04
We Were There

We Were There

A bonus episode for Holy Week reflecting on the meaning of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday
Apr 07, 202311:46
What's So Special About the Palms?

What's So Special About the Palms?

There was much more going on with that "Palm Sunday Parade" than we might have realized!
Apr 04, 202323:40
What's So Special About Abundant Life?

What's So Special About Abundant Life?

All about taking hold of the life that "really is life!"
Mar 28, 202321:38
An Extravagant Gift

An Extravagant Gift

A bonus episode with a story about my daughter's visit with me to the nursing home and the gratitude behind extravagant gifts!
Mar 23, 202307:53
What's So Special About Grace?

What's So Special About Grace?

All about the powerful, overwhelming, radical and truly amazing nature of God's grace!
Mar 21, 202323:18