by Anne Robertson | Mar 7, 2021 | Sermons
They say that good things come to those who wait. But “they” also say, if you snooze, you lose. Well, which is it? As we continue to consider the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, this sermon looks at the fruit of patience and how it differs from waiting. What does patience give us that simple waiting does not? How do we cultivate actual patience in our lives?
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Text: Hebrews 11:8-16
This sermon was delivered to Crawford Memorial UMC by Rev. Anne Robertson on March 7, 2021.
by Anne Robertson | Feb 28, 2021 | Sermons
What are we doing when we forgive others? And how does understanding that help us have more peace in our lives? We’ll look to the Lord’s Prayer in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6, verses 9-15 and to the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5 for our answers.
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Text: Matthew 6:9-15
This sermon was delivered to Crawford Memorial UMC by Rev. Anne Robertson on February 28, 2021.
by Anne Robertson | Feb 21, 2021 | Sermons
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns people against taking oaths, even going so far as to say they come from a place of evil (Matthew 5 33-37). What’s up with that? The answer comes as we continue our look at the Fruit of the Spirit and focus in on the fruit of “faithfulness.” Along the way we’ll also dissect one of the ugliest stories in the entire Bible, found in Judges 11. Jephthah kept his vow in that story; but was he faithful?
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Text: Matthew 5:33-37
This sermon was delivered to Crawford Memorial UMC by Rev. Anne Robertson on February 21, 2021.
by Anne Robertson | Feb 14, 2021 | Sermons
Continuing with our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, this sermon looks at kindness, goodness, and gentleness and how they work together to form a generous spirit. Which one of those things was seen as a flaw in character by the Greek Stoics and how is that manifest today? Watch to find out.
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Text: Matthew 5:38-42
This sermon was delivered to Crawford Memorial UMC by Rev. Anne Robertson on February 14, 2021.
by Anne Robertson | Feb 7, 2021 | Sermons
One of the fruits of the Spirit Paul talks about in Galatians 5 is self-control. That particular fruit is in pretty short supply right now, so we’re taking a look at what it is and where we might begin in cultivating it. Hint: It’s the same place we put pies.
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Text: Proverbs 10:17-21; Matthew 15:10-20
This sermon was delivered to Crawford Memorial UMC by Rev. Anne Robertson on February 7, 2021.
by Anne Robertson | Jan 24, 2021 | Sermons
What can the church today learn from the experience of a church facing down hateful protesters? Courage. Remembering her experience with the Westboro Baptist Church, the Rev. Anne Robertson shows how fear met with love produces courage. This video also includes the Crawford Choir’s performance of “God Is Our Refuge” by Allen Pote, directed and prepared for online worship by Crawford’s Music Director, Logan Henke.
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Text: Galatians 5:22-23
This sermon was delivered to Crawford Memorial UMC by Rev. Anne Robertson on January 24, 2021
