Author: Ken Corder

The time is right for a Wesleyan resurgence

THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR A WESLEYAN RESURGENCE  MAIN IDEA: Because of their intersections and abilities to engage with the spirtual mood of American society, John Wesley’s theology and Wesleyan practices are as relevant and potentially impactful as ever. PREDESTINATION AND ARMINIANISM (QUICK & SIMPLE): John Wesley challenged the Church’s historical emphasis on predestination.  (See… Continue reading The time is right for a Wesleyan resurgence

Sermon Notes: Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Live…In Love                       Ephesians 4:25-5:2                            8/12/18 Last week, we read from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians that the Church, the body of Christ, arrives at unity and maturity through a spirit of humility, generosity and bearing one with one another in love.  Paul says this is accomplished by putting off the old self and putting on… Continue reading Sermon Notes: Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Sermon Notes: Ephesians 4:1-16

In Love: Build Up – The Commission on a Way Forward         Ephesians 4:1-16 Paul’s letter to the Ephesians Paul speaks of something so beautiful but so elusive in human experience: Unity. Unfortunately, oneness of spirit has been elusive through periods within the church, the church universal and in the local congregation Yet, Paul insists that… Continue reading Sermon Notes: Ephesians 4:1-16

A thought on how the Church remains relevant

This week I came across an article at the United Methodist New Service site with the headline, British Methodism: Staying Relevant in Wesley’s Homeland, which highlighted ways that Methodist churches in England are involved in various ministries and events to remain engaged in social, economic and political conversations in a secular age.  For the twenty… Continue reading A thought on how the Church remains relevant

Sermon Notes: John 6:1-14

Healing Hands: Feed the World                            John 6:1-14 “Triple threat stance” of wakefulness appears again: crossing over/willingness, sit down/purposeful rest, dare to feed the crowd/risk-taking Crowd (GR: Ochlos) – Frantic (Matt. 9:23), Unruly/Pushy (Mark 2:3), Needy (John 6:2); Desperate, exhausted other alternatives Jesus asks, “How are we going to feed the crowd?” Interesting, that John comments… Continue reading Sermon Notes: John 6:1-14

Sermon notes Mark 6:53-56

Healing Hands: Draw Crowds                     Mark 6:53-56 Illustration: Basketball triple threat stance. The Back Story: In our passage from Mark, we find Jesus and his disciples about to engage in some serious, demanding ministry.  They disembark from their boat at a place called Genneserat, a fertile region known as “The  Paradise of Galilee.”  It was a… Continue reading Sermon notes Mark 6:53-56

Sermon Notes: Mark 6:13-16

Healing Hands: Become Known                                               Mark 6:13-16 Text:  13 They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at… Continue reading Sermon Notes: Mark 6:13-16

Appreciate each other, even the ones with tennis elbow

There sits my Loar guitar in the corner of my living room, idle and quiet, thanks to lateral epicondylitis.

A few days ago I diagnosed myself with lateral epicondylitis in my right arm.  That’s “tennis elbow” for you lay persons who do not have a self-diagnosis certification from WebMD like me.  I have been feeling the weakness and pain in the outer part of my elbow and forearm muscles and tendons for several weeks… Continue reading Appreciate each other, even the ones with tennis elbow