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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=JoeParrish@compuserve.com href="mailto:JoeParrish@compuserve.com">Joe
Parrish</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=PROPERTALK.topic@ecunet.org
href="mailto:PROPERTALK.topic@ecunet.org">PROPERTALK.topic@ecunet.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, March 07, 2010 12:36 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Sermon Points - Luke 13:1-9 - Part 4</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>Are we first
looking at experiences in light of who is at fault, then fault will be what we
see wherever we are. There will never be an escape from having missed the mark
and since we all do we will continually repeat sin very unoriginally.
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<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><A
href="http://kcmlection.blogspot.com/2007/03/third-sunday-in-lent-c4.html"><FONT
size=4>http://kcmlection.blogspot.com/2007/03/third-sunday-in-lent-c4.html</FONT></A></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>Wesley
White</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>- - - -
-</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext"><FONT size=4>The<SPAN
style="TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase"> </SPAN>Emperor Napoleon had a rule in his
army that anyone who went absent without leave, on being captured would be shot
the next morning at breakfast time. There was a boy of seventeen who had seen
many of his companions die. Scared, he ran away, but he was caught and was
sentenced to be executed next morning at breakfast time. It so happened that
this boy was the son of Napoleon’s cook. The mother went to plead for mercy.
Eventually, Napoleon order her out of his sight saying, “Woman, your son does
not deserve mercy.” To this she replied, “Yes, of course, you are right. He does
not deserve mercy. If he deserved it, it would no longer be mercy.” These words
made Napoleon think again. </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext"><FONT
size=4><></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext"><FONT size=4>While there is no cause and effect
between what happens to us and our good or bad behavior, we are still challenged
to behave in a better way. </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><A
href="http://www.bible.claret.org/liturgy/daily/sundays_pierse/cycleC/C_3rdSunLent.htm"><FONT
size=4>http://www.bible.claret.org/liturgy/daily/sundays_pierse/cycleC/C_3rdSunLent.htm</FONT></A></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>Gerry
Pierse</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>- - - -
-</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>Catechism Theme:
Suffering and the Test of Faith (CCC 163-165)</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>...This time on
earth, however, is a time of test. Not just against evil. But for faith. The
problem of suffering presents us with such a test. Suffering is more than an
intellectual puzzle to be solved. It challenges us to act. Either we reach out
in the belief that God will help us on the path. Or, we fade into in
cynicism.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><A
href="http://www.word-sunday.com/Files/c/3Lent-c/A-3Lent-c.html"><FONT
size=4>http://www.word-sunday.com/Files/c/3Lent-c/A-3Lent-c.html</FONT></A></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>Larry
Broding</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>- - - - -
</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT
size=4></FONT></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>Jesus touches on an
issue which constantly bothers people. Was the fall of the tower upon the
Galileans a Divine punishment for their sin? People often think that terrible
circumstances are prompted by extraordinary sinfulness. People constantly ask
why God sends (or at least permits) terrible things to happen and often he is
blamed for the tragedy.<BR> Jesus denies any link between
tragedy and individual sin. Sin is universal and we all face its consequence,
namely death. <BR></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4><A
href="http://www.lectionarystudies.com/studyg/lent3ceg.html">http://www.lectionarystudies.com/studyg/lent3ceg.html</A></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN
class=family-name></SPAN></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class="fn n"><SPAN class=family-name><FONT size=4>Bryan
Findlayson</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><FONT size=4>- - - - -</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><SPAN
style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; COLOR: black"></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><SPAN
style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; COLOR: black">“Why does
<I>he</I> even use up the ground?”</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Garamond; COLOR: black"><></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Churches weren’t meant to be receptacles of money or grandiose
entertainment multiplexes. We were called to be centers of justice and
hope. Many churches today are doing abysmally poor at this call to human
compassion with sizable budgets for new construction, sound and media equipment,
and cushioned pews. Yet, when it comes to giving time or money to local
needs in any serious, ongoing manner that involves relationship (an imperative
to Christ); they respond like the religious leaders who felt robbed of their
treasure wealth. Does God treasure ritual worship and ornate buildings
above His people?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4><FONT size=4><A
href="http://onefamilyoutreach.com/bible/Luke/lk_13_01-09.html">http://onefamilyoutreach.com/bible/Luke/lk_13_01-09.html</A></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN lang=en-us><FONT size=4>Jerry Goebel</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4><FONT size=4>- - - - -</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>By reframing their question, Jesus brings us to the heart of
God--a God who will judge, make no mistake about it, but one who is persuaded to
grant a little more time. <STRONG>Don't presume on the kindness; embrace the
mercy; wonder about the justice, but don't let it be an excuse for failing to
change our own hearts and embrace the surprising mercy of
God.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4><A
href="http://www.drbilllong.com/Lectionary/Lk1319.html">http://www.drbilllong.com/Lectionary/Lk1319.html</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=style1><FONT size=4>Bill Long, 2007</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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