http://fpcgarland.org Sermons by Rev. David Ivie, Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA), member of Grace Presbytery (North Texas). Currently serving as Interim Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Garland, Texas. Sermons from 2012 and prior were given while serving as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Muscatine, Iowa. en David Ivie Sermons David Ivie no give credit where it is due 720 David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USAsermons from the Rev. David Ivie, Teaching Elder (Minister) in the Presbyterian Church (USA), while serving as Pastor of FPC Muscatine, 2007-2012 and Interim Pastor of FPC Garland 2013 to present. gethappy68@gmail.comDavid Ivie The ax is at the root of the tree; the winnowing fork is separating the wheat from the chaff. Tithing a full 10% is good for our souls because it reduces our choices, makes us happier, and simplifies our lives. Tithing is the ax and winnowing fork that gets rid of what is not needed so that we may receive what is being gifted to us - Jesus. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/12082013-why-advent-part-two http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/1/0e2706831_1386613925_131208-advent-2-simplicity.mp3 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 18:32:17 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor The ax is at the root of the tree; the winnowing fork is separating the wheat from the chaff. Tithing a full 10% is good for our souls because it reduces our choices, makes us happier, and simplifies our lives. Tithing is the ax and winnowing fork ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThe ax is at the root of the tree; the winnowing fork is separating the wheat from the chaff. Tithing a full 10% is good for our souls because it reduces our choices, makes us happier, and simplifies our lives. Tithing is the ax and winnowing fork that gets rid of what is not needed so that we may receive what is being gifted to us - Jesus.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Advent, 1st Sunday. Life without Advent leads to exhaustion, as we follow the gods of capitalism, consumerism, hedonism, and media overload. Besides, what about our soul? That is why God gave us Advent. Stay awake! Keep alert! God is already working in the world! Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/1212013-why-advent http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/1/0e2693145_1386097906_12012013-advent-1.mp3 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 19:12:24 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Advent, 1st Sunday. Life without Advent leads to exhaustion, as we follow the gods of capitalism, consumerism, hedonism, and media overload. Besides, what about our soul? That is why God gave us Advent. Stay awake! Keep alert! God is already working ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noAdvent, 1st Sunday. Life without Advent leads to exhaustion, as we follow the gods of capitalism, consumerism, hedonism, and media overload. Besides, what about our soul? That is why God gave us Advent. Stay awake! Keep alert! God is already working in the world! Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Christ the King 2013. We have been rescued and transferred to the kingdom of light by Christ, the king of all creation. There is nothing that can happen to us now. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/11242013-rescued-and-transferred http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/1/0e2693111_1386097477_11242013-rescued-transferred.mp3 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 19:04:54 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Christ the King 2013. We have been rescued and transferred to the kingdom of light by Christ, the king of all creation. There is nothing that can happen to us now. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noChrist the King 2013. We have been rescued and transferred to the kingdom of light by Christ, the king of all creation. There is nothing that can happen to us now.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA When we are rich toward ourselves, we may be rich, but we are also fools. Let's talk about money, so we may be rich toward God, and be freed from the tyranny of being possessed by our possessions. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/11172013-rich-toward-god http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/1/0e2694073_1386106560_131117-rich-toward-god.mp3 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:36:12 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor When we are rich toward ourselves, we may be rich, but we are also fools. Let's talk about money, so we may be rich toward God, and be freed from the tyranny of being possessed by our possessions. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWhen we are rich toward ourselves, we may be rich, but we are also fools. Let's talk about money, so we may be rich toward God, and be freed from the tyranny of being possessed by our possessions.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Caregiver Sunday 2013. As U2 sang in "One" we get to carry each other. Caregivers do this important and exhausting work. We ask God's blessing on them today. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/11102013-carry-each-other http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/1/0e2693075_1386096902_131110-carry-each-other.mp3 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:56:32 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Caregiver Sunday 2013. As U2 sang in "One" we get to carry each other. Caregivers do this important and exhausting work. We ask God's blessing on them today. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noCaregiver Sunday 2013. As U2 sang in "One" we get to carry each other. Caregivers do this important and exhausting work. We ask God's blessing on them today.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Saints are not perfect. Saints sing songs to us, and we join in to sing the Song together. All Saints 2013 (Recognition) http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/11032013-ill-sing-you-a-song-too http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/i/0e2693061_1386096603_ill-sing-you-a-song.mp3 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 18:50:56 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Saints are not perfect. Saints sing songs to us, and we join in to sing the Song together. All Saints 2013 (Recognition) gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noSaints are not perfect. Saints sing songs to us, and we join in to sing the Song together. All Saints 2013 (Recognition)David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA God told the people (in Ezekiel) I will "give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you." Paul says (in Romans) that the same Spirit which raised Jesus from the dead has been given to us. There are plenty of reasons to "rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit." We have been called to join the dance with the Lord of the Dance. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/10272013-rejoicing-in-the-power-of-the-holy-spirit http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/r/0e2587341_1382978215_rejoice-power-holy-spirit.mp3 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:37:01 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Charge to the Congregation gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noGod told the people (in Ezekiel) I will "give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you." Paul says (in Romans) that the same Spirit which raised Jesus from the dead has been given to us. There are plenty of reasons to "rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit." We have been called to join the dance with the Lord of the Dance.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We are good at serving God because we so freely serve our neighbors. But what about loving God--pure devotion for the One who first loved us? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/10202013-love-serve-the-lord http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/l/0e2587295_1382977792_love-serve-the-lord.mp3 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 16:30:23 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Charge to the Congregation gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe are good at serving God because we so freely serve our neighbors. But what about loving God--pure devotion for the One who first loved us?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA To honor is to "fix the value" on someone or something. But what if our first impressions are wrong? The phrase "honor all persons" is a challenge to move beyond "single stories" which limit our relationships. We honor as we value persons as individuals for whom Jesus died. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/10062013-honor-all-persons http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/h/0e2587237_1382977298_honor-all-persons.mp3 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 16:23:32 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Charge to the Congregation gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noTo honor is to "fix the value" on someone or something. But what if our first impressions are wrong? The phrase "honor all persons" is a challenge to move beyond "single stories" which limit our relationships. We honor as we value persons as individuals for whom Jesus died.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA The problem with platitudes is that they are an attempt to explain or fix what cannot be explained or fixed. It's best just to bypass phrases like "It's God's will" and go straight to real help by saying, "I'm sad for your loss. I care about you." And always pray. That is perhaps the best way to help the suffering. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/09292013-help-the-suffering http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/h/0e2513023_1380476522_help-the-suffering.mp3 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 17:42:12 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Charge to the Congregation gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThe problem with platitudes is that they are an attempt to explain or fix what cannot be explained or fixed. It's best just to bypass phrases like "It's God's will" and go straight to real help by saying, "I'm sad for your loss. I care about you." And always pray. That is perhaps the best way to help the suffering.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA A significant teaching within our Judeo-Christian heritage is God's command to care for the widow, the orphan and the foreigner living within our society. The weak and the vulnerable were under the LORD's protection in the Old Testament and Jesus came preaching good news to the poor. This emphasis continued in the early church, leading to great increases in the number of believers. All though out time, Christians have supported the weak by building hospitals and schools and opening food pantries. Does it apply to government as well? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/09222013-support-the-weak http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/s/0e2502959_1380061789_support-the-weak.mp3 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 22:34:02 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Charge to the Congregation gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noA significant teaching within our Judeo-Christian heritage is God's command to care for the widow, the orphan and the foreigner living within our society. The weak and the vulnerable were under the LORD's protection in the Old Testament and Jesus came preaching good news to the poor. This emphasis continued in the early church, leading to great increases in the number of believers. All though out time, Christians have supported the weak by building hospitals and schools and opening food pantries. Does it apply to government as well?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Being faint of heart is not a character flaw--it is part of the human condition. The Bible calls it being wrapped in darkness. Today we call it despair, for being hopeless and helpless. Let us be of good courage and encourage the despairing around us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/9152013-strengthen-the-fainthearted http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/0/0e2493529_1379721051_09152013-strengthen-the-fainthearted.mp3 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:34:02 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Charge to the Congregation gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noBeing faint of heart is not a character flaw--it is part of the human condition. The Bible calls it being wrapped in darkness. Today we call it despair, for being hopeless and helpless. Let us be of good courage and encourage the despairing around us.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA The example of the martyrs teaches us that "returning to no one evil for evil" is not a sign of weakness. Nor is it "doing nothing." It is a powerful witness of love. It takes great courage. It prevents us from bearing the guilt of neighborhood bullies. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/return-to-no-person-evil-for-evil http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/mp3-hi/r/0e2476213_1379289777_return-to-no-person-evil-for-evil.mp3 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 22:34:02 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Charge to the Congregation gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThe example of the martyrs teaches us that "returning to no one evil for evil" is not a sign of weakness. Nor is it "doing nothing." It is a powerful witness of love. It takes great courage. It prevents us from bearing the guilt of neighborhood bullies.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We suffer when we encounter something we don't like, cannot fix, cannot make go away, cannot explain. When we let our finite stories rest in God's transfinite story, then we can suffer in peace. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/suffering-in-peace http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/s/0e214951_suffering-in-peace.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:04:55 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor We suffer when we encounter something we don't like, cannot fix, cannot make go away, cannot explain. When we let our finite stories rest in God's transfinite story, then we can suffer in peace. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe suffer when we encounter something we don't like, cannot fix, cannot make go away, cannot explain. When we let our finite stories rest in God's transfinite story, then we can suffer in peace.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We have all been affected by words that have hurt, but each one of us also has the gift of the Holy Spirit that allows us to use speech as blessing. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/blessed-speech http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/b/0e214959_blessed-speech.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:27:30 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor James & Christian Character gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe have all been affected by words that have hurt, but each one of us also has the gift of the Holy Spirit that allows us to use speech as blessing.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Jesus was a person of character because his thoughts, words and deeds lined up. For us to be people of Christian character our actions must also be grounded in biblical and spiritual wisdom. God calls us to be Thinkers AND Doers. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/christian-character-wisdom-action http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e215009_christian-character-wisdom-action.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:28:33 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor James & Christian Character gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noJesus was a person of character because his thoughts, words and deeds lined up. For us to be people of Christian character our actions must also be grounded in biblical and spiritual wisdom. God calls us to be Thinkers AND Doers.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Information can be debated and argued. It ultimately leads to violence: "I'm right, therefore you are wrong." Wisdom is the only way forward. According to the Hebrew Scriptures, wisdom is the culmination and direction of human consciousness. Torah to Prophets to Wisdom http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/a-discerning-mind http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/a/0e214913_a-discerning-mind.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:05:35 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Information can be debated and argued. It ultimately leads to violence: "I'm right, therefore you are wrong." Wisdom is the only way forward. According to the Hebrew Scriptures, wisdom is the culmination and direction of human ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noInformation can be debated and argued. It ultimately leads to violence: "I'm right, therefore you are wrong." Wisdom is the only way forward. According to the Hebrew Scriptures, wisdom is the culmination and direction of human consciousness. Torah to Prophets to WisdomDavid,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Struggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" the wisdom of the Bible shows that we need people in our lives who will challenge us and correct us so that we may stay on the the path of righteousness. David received the gift of correction from Nathan. Who is your Nathan? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/the-gift-of-correction http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e214919_the-gift-of-correction.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2012 21:45:55 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Struggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" the wisdom of the Bible shows that we need people in our lives who will challenge us and correct us so that we may stay on the the path of righteousness. David received the ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noStruggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" the wisdom of the Bible shows that we need people in our lives who will challenge us and correct us so that we may stay on the the path of righteousness. David received the gift of correction from Nathan. Who is your Nathan?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Struggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" We ask the questions: what is church? Is God limited to the wall of a church building? Do you view church as a museum, an institution or a promise? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/building-a-church http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/b/0e214921_building-a-church.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:29:59 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Struggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" We ask the questions: what is church? Is God limited to the wall of a church building? Do you view church as a museum, an institution or a promise? gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noStruggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" We ask the questions: what is church? Is God limited to the wall of a church building? Do you view church as a museum, an institution or a promise?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Struggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" we ask the question, what is worship? Biblical story of David dancing before the altar of the Lord, bringing the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, provides some wisdom for us to consider. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/what-is-worship http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/w/0e214915_what-is-worship.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:41:21 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Struggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" we ask the question, what is worship? Biblical story of David dancing before the altar of the Lord, bringing the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, provides some wisdom for ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noStruggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" we ask the question, what is worship? Biblical story of David dancing before the altar of the Lord, bringing the ark of the covenant into Jerusalem, provides some wisdom for us to consider.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Struggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" we ask the question: where is your Zion? All throughout history people have gathered as a group in particular places to give praise to God. Where is your holy place? Where is the place that connects you not only to God but to others? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/where-is-your-zion http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/w/0e214925_where-is-your-zion.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:53:28 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Struggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" we ask the question: where is your Zion? All throughout history people have gathered as a group in particular places to give praise to God. Where is your holy place? ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noStruggling with the impulse to be "Spiritual But Not Religious:" we ask the question: where is your Zion? All throughout history people have gathered as a group in particular places to give praise to God. Where is your holy place? Where is the place that connects you not only to God but to others?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA David was ready for the challenge of Goliath? How did he get ready? What resources did he rely upon? One of the church's key tasks is to prepare the next generation. Just as David had 5 smooth stones, so do we. I outline our 5 key ministries and what our mission is: by God's grace, to impact lives for the next generation. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/preparing-for-david http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/p/0e214929_preparing-for-david.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:23:37 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor David was ready for the challenge of Goliath? How did he get ready? What resources did he rely upon? One of the church's key tasks is to prepare the next generation. Just as David had 5 smooth stones, so do we. I outline our 5 key ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noDavid was ready for the challenge of Goliath? How did he get ready? What resources did he rely upon? One of the church's key tasks is to prepare the next generation. Just as David had 5 smooth stones, so do we. I outline our 5 key ministries and what our mission is: by God's grace, to impact lives for the next generation.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA One of the greatest impulses for humans is to become set in our ways. One of the greatest impulses for the Scriptures is to move us from congealed to fluidity. We think we know the story of Samuel annointing David as king, but what if we heard it again for the first time? Would you allow the Spirit to move you into a new way of hearing? a new way of being? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/no-longer-congealed http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/n/0e214931_no-longer-congealed.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2012 21:21:21 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor One of the greatest impulses for humans is to become set in our ways. One of the greatest impulses for the Scriptures is to move us from congealed to fluidity. We think we know the story of Samuel annointing David as king, but what if we heard it ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noOne of the greatest impulses for humans is to become set in our ways. One of the greatest impulses for the Scriptures is to move us from congealed to fluidity. We think we know the story of Samuel annointing David as king, but what if we heard it again for the first time? Would you allow the Spirit to move you into a new way of hearing? a new way of being?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA How do we live faithfuly at the intersection of God and government? Do we identify ourselves first as voters in a political party or as Christians? Can we accept God as our only right and true "King" regardless of government? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/accepting-less-than-ideal http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/a/0e214943_accepting-less-than-ideal.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:44:31 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor How do we live faithfuly at the intersection of God and government? Do we identify ourselves first as voters in a political party or as Christians? Can we accept God as our only right and true "King" regardless of government? gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noHow do we live faithfuly at the intersection of God and government? Do we identify ourselves first as voters in a political party or as Christians? Can we accept God as our only right and true "King" regardless of government?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We carry lots of stories around with us all day, some of them are little deaths that kill us. Yet there is one story that saves us. It is a real story that changes people's lives and it can happen to you to. Resurrection is unlike anything you can imagine or expect. Listen for Jesus calling you by name! http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/the-great-reversal http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e214935_the-great-reversal.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:25:06 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor We carry lots of stories around with us all day, some of them are little deaths that kill us. Yet there is one story that saves us. It is a real story that changes people's lives and it can happen to you to. Resurrection is unlike anything ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe carry lots of stories around with us all day, some of them are little deaths that kill us. Yet there is one story that saves us. It is a real story that changes people's lives and it can happen to you to. Resurrection is unlike anything you can imagine or expect. Listen for Jesus calling you by name!David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We may not be the congregation that we used to be, or that we want to be, but the Spirit of Christ is working in and among us, conquering our demons so that we may be a healthy, vital congregation that changes people's lives. A vision setting sermon before our annual meeting "State of the Church." http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/conquering-our-demons http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e214917_conquering-our-demons.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:25:38 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor We may not be the congregation that we used to be, or that we want to be, but the Spirit of Christ is working in and among us, conquering our demons so that we may be a healthy, vital congregation that changes people's lives. A vision setting ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe may not be the congregation that we used to be, or that we want to be, but the Spirit of Christ is working in and among us, conquering our demons so that we may be a healthy, vital congregation that changes people's lives. A vision setting sermon before our annual meeting "State of the Church."David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Spiritual Discernment liberates us from the tyranny of having to make our own decisions. It allows us to participate with God in what God is already doing in the world. Speak Lord, for your servant is listening. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/spiritual-discernment http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/s/0e214911_spiritual-discernment.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:22:17 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Spiritual Discernment liberates us from the tyranny of having to make our own decisions. It allows us to participate with God in what God is already doing in the world. Speak Lord, for your servant is listening. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noSpiritual Discernment liberates us from the tyranny of having to make our own decisions. It allows us to participate with God in what God is already doing in the world. Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Jesus was given the name Jesus which means salvation. So we who carry his name are blessed, not by anything we have done, but through the gift of this child. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/blessed http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/b/0e214899_blessed.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:15:07 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Jesus was given the name Jesus which means salvation. So we who carry his name are blessed, not by anything we have done, but through the gift of this child. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noJesus was given the name Jesus which means salvation. So we who carry his name are blessed, not by anything we have done, but through the gift of this child.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA The birth of Jesus means that we are at home with God. So our primary identity is that we are children of God and this is, thank God, not dependent upon us or our actions. God has made us to be at home through the incarnation, God-with-us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/coming-home http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/c/0e214903_coming-home.mp3 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:20:21 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor The birth of Jesus means that we are at home with God. So our primary identity is that we are children of God and this is, thank God, not dependent upon us or our actions. God has made us to be at home through the incarnation, God-with-us. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThe birth of Jesus means that we are at home with God. So our primary identity is that we are children of God and this is, thank God, not dependent upon us or our actions. God has made us to be at home through the incarnation, God-with-us.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Generous giving is the miracle that saves us from the tyranny of having to spend all of our money on ourselves. Generous giving is where the Lord chooses to build the Holy Temple. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/extravagant-generosity http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/e/0e214905_extravagant-generosity.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:45:07 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Generous giving is the miracle that saves us from the tyranny of having to spend all of our money on ourselves. Generous giving is where the Lord chooses to build the Holy Temple. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noGenerous giving is the miracle that saves us from the tyranny of having to spend all of our money on ourselves. Generous giving is where the Lord chooses to build the Holy Temple.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Christ is the Lord of all creation, and that includes your pocketbook. But don't give because you feel guilty, give as a joyful response to the good news that Jesus, and no earthly power, is ruler of all. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/sheep-goats http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/s/0e214937_sheep-goats.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 01:31:29 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Christ is the Lord of all creation, and that includes your pocketbook. But don't give because you feel guilty, give as a joyful response to the good news that Jesus, and no earthly power, is ruler of all. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noChrist is the Lord of all creation, and that includes your pocketbook. But don't give because you feel guilty, give as a joyful response to the good news that Jesus, and no earthly power, is ruler of all.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA You are signficant, but not in the way you normally think of yourself. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/the-great-congregation http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/g/0e214887_great-congregation.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:32:53 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor You are signficant, but not in the way you normally think of yourself. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noYou are signficant, but not in the way you normally think of yourself.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We know the greatest commandment that Jesus gives, but we actually live our own great commandments. Jesus tells us that our own rules are fine, but we need to move beyond them to love so that our lives may be properly ordered, or hung on the right two hinges: love of God and love of others. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/beyond-rules http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/b/0e214885_beyond-rules.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:24:38 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor We know the greatest commandment that Jesus gives, but we actually live our own great commandments. Jesus tells us that our own rules are fine, but we need to move beyond them to love so that our lives may be properly ordered, or hung on the right ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe know the greatest commandment that Jesus gives, but we actually live our own great commandments. Jesus tells us that our own rules are fine, but we need to move beyond them to love so that our lives may be properly ordered, or hung on the right two hinges: love of God and love of others.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA What if you threw a party and no one showed up? Or what if people came to the party, what do you expect them to do once they do arrive? Faith is more than showing up, it is about falling in love with the groom and being changed. So wear the wedding robe! http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/what-to-do-at-weddings http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/w/0e214879_what-to-do-at-weddings.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:42:09 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor What if you threw a party and no one showed up? Or what if people came to the party, what do you expect them to do once they do arrive? Faith is more than showing up, it is about falling in love with the groom and being changed. So wear the ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWhat if you threw a party and no one showed up? Or what if people came to the party, what do you expect them to do once they do arrive? Faith is more than showing up, it is about falling in love with the groom and being changed. So wear the wedding robe!David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We are often told "Be Grateful," but this is hard to do unless we understand that everything is a gift. When we do, gratitude becomes the key ingredient to a well-lived life. Gratitude enables us to be faithful and fruitful. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/faithful-fruitful http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/f/0e214877_faithful-fruitful.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:44:04 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor We are often told "Be Grateful," but this is hard to do unless we understand that everything is a gift. When we do, gratitude becomes the key ingredient to a well-lived life. Gratitude enables us to be faithful and fruitful. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe are often told "Be Grateful," but this is hard to do unless we understand that everything is a gift. When we do, gratitude becomes the key ingredient to a well-lived life. Gratitude enables us to be faithful and fruitful.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Lord knows there are always those who will be the "first murmurers," but God is looking for "first followers". First followers are those who help others connect to God. They make God's crazy ideas like drinking water from a rock seem a lot less crazy. Are you with me? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/rock-staff-water http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/r/0e214881_rock-staff-water.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:39:26 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Lord knows there are always those who will be the "first murmurers," but God is looking for "first followers". First followers are those who help others connect to God. They make God's crazy ideas like drinking water from a ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noLord knows there are always those who will be the "first murmurers," but God is looking for "first followers". First followers are those who help others connect to God. They make God's crazy ideas like drinking water from a rock seem a lot less crazy. Are you with me?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA The Lord leads people out of slavery in Egypt but they soon find themselves hungry. God teaches them to depend upon their daily bread in the wilderness, rather than the memory of how well they ate as slaves. The result is that the people begin to learn to trust God alone. What daily bread is nourishing you to grow more faithful? http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/raining-bread http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/r/0e214875_raining-bread.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:12:05 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor The Lord leads people out of slavery in Egypt but they soon find themselves hungry. God teaches them to depend upon their daily bread in the wilderness, rather than the memory of how well they ate as slaves. The result is that the people begin to ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThe Lord leads people out of slavery in Egypt but they soon find themselves hungry. God teaches them to depend upon their daily bread in the wilderness, rather than the memory of how well they ate as slaves. The result is that the people begin to learn to trust God alone. What daily bread is nourishing you to grow more faithful?David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA How best to show love and care for those who are suffering? Preached in the framework of the concept of "future stories," the teaching by Dr. Andrew Lester in his book Hope and Pastoral Care. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/too-deep-for-words http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e214873_too-deep-for-words.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:27:00 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor How best to show love and care for those who are suffering? Preached in the framework of the concept of "future stories," the teaching by Dr. Andrew Lester in his book Hope and Pastoral Care. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noHow best to show love and care for those who are suffering? Preached in the framework of the concept of "future stories," the teaching by Dr. Andrew Lester in his book Hope and Pastoral Care.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA The story of Abram separating from Lot sets us down the path of self-giving, which we see most in Jesus. In a world that is so divided in politics and religion, the Better Way of Jesus gives us challenge and hope. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/the-way-of-self-giving http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e214883_the-way-of-self-giving.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:16:29 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor The story of Abram separating from Lot sets us down the path of self-giving, which we see most in Jesus. In a world that is so divided in politics and religion, the Better Way of Jesus gives us challenge and hope. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThe story of Abram separating from Lot sets us down the path of self-giving, which we see most in Jesus. In a world that is so divided in politics and religion, the Better Way of Jesus gives us challenge and hope.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Our current political and religoius dialogue has diminished to shouting, standoffs and shootings. But the Word teaches us The Better Way, the command to love our enemies, turn the other cheek and sit and eat with our rivals. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/the-better-way http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e214907_the-better-way.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:15:26 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Our current political and religoius dialogue has diminished to shouting, standoffs and shootings. But the Word teaches us The Better Way, the command to love our enemies, turn the other cheek and sit and eat with our rivals. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noOur current political and religoius dialogue has diminished to shouting, standoffs and shootings. But the Word teaches us The Better Way, the command to love our enemies, turn the other cheek and sit and eat with our rivals.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA There is a continunity in the Bible. From Leviticus, to Romans to Jesus we get the message that we are called to be holy, to be Christ-like, to be transformed. Love for God has implications in the real world starting with loving our neighbor as ourselves. So it's not trying to be perfect. Rather, faith is participation in the holiness of God. NOTE: Preached and recorded at Wesley United Methodist Church using their sound equipment for our annual July joint worship service of word and table. July 3, 2011. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/raising-the-standard http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/r/0e214891_raising-the-standard.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:48:02 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor There is a continunity in the Bible. From Leviticus, to Romans to Jesus we get the message that we are called to be holy, to be Christ-like, to be transformed. Love for God has implications in the real world starting with loving our neighbor as ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThere is a continunity in the Bible. From Leviticus, to Romans to Jesus we get the message that we are called to be holy, to be Christ-like, to be transformed. Love for God has implications in the real world starting with loving our neighbor as ourselves. So it's not trying to be perfect. Rather, faith is participation in the holiness of God. NOTE: Preached and recorded at Wesley United Methodist Church using their sound equipment for our annual July joint worship service of word and table. July 3, 2011.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We didn't create church, church was given as a gift to us by the Holy Spirit. So it is not essential that we all agree on the issues of the day. We can disagree and still be church together because we were called to drink of the one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12). http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/drinking-one-spirit http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/d/0e214857_drinking-one-spirit.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:20:22 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor We didn't create church, church was given as a gift to us by the Holy Spirit. So it is not essential that we all agree on the issues of the day. We can disagree and still be church together because we were called to drink of the one Spirit (1 ... pentecost,holy_spirit,unity gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe didn't create church, church was given as a gift to us by the Holy Spirit. So it is not essential that we all agree on the issues of the day. We can disagree and still be church together because we were called to drink of the one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12). The church has a lot to celebrate because of what God does week after week in our midst. Celebrating helps us in our community formation, so we know more fully who we are: that we have been blessed and that we are a blessing. We are a living stones being built into a spiritual house for God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/a-spiritual-house http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/a/0e214851_a-spiritual-house.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 19:32:44 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor The church has a lot to celebrate because of what God does week after week in our midst. Celebrating helps us in our community formation, so we know more fully who we are: that we have been blessed and that we are a blessing. We are a living ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThe church has a lot to celebrate because of what God does week after week in our midst. Celebrating helps us in our community formation, so we know more fully who we are: that we have been blessed and that we are a blessing. We are a living stones being built into a spiritual house for God.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We can know all the right facts, but see none of the meaning. An encounter with the Risen Lord, no matter how brief, shows us to see that the end may may be a new beginning. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/trusting-the-promise http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/t/0e214847_trusting-the-promise.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 19:04:49 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor We can know all the right facts, but see none of the meaning. An encounter with the Risen Lord, no matter how brief, shows us to see that the end may may be a new beginning. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe can know all the right facts, but see none of the meaning. An encounter with the Risen Lord, no matter how brief, shows us to see that the end may may be a new beginning.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Jesus came so that we may have life, and have it abundantly. We have to practice this type of LIFE, because it is very different than our normal and initial human responses. Resurrection often puts us at odds with the headlines. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/finding-pasture http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/f/0e214867_finding-pasture-sermon.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 04:51:01 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Jesus came so that we may have life, and have it abundantly. We have to practice this type of LIFE, because it is very different than our normal and initial human responses. Resurrection often puts us at odds with the headlines. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noJesus came so that we may have life, and have it abundantly. We have to practice this type of LIFE, because it is very different than our normal and initial human responses. Resurrection often puts us at odds with the headlines.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Our tendency to seek security can protect us from life, but the resurrection teaches us that we wil find life in unexpected places. Earthquakes connect us to the ever-present Realm of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/experiencing-the-unexpected http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/e/0e214849_experience-the-unexpected-easter-2011.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:14:36 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Our tendency to seek security can protect us from life, but the resurrection teaches us that we wil find life in unexpected places. Earthquakes connect us to the ever-present Realm of God. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noOur tendency to seek security can protect us from life, but the resurrection teaches us that we wil find life in unexpected places. Earthquakes connect us to the ever-present Realm of God.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA We don't have to be scared of the dark. God is with us in the shadow of the valley of death. Even the rod and staff are good news, because without limits and guidance, we wouldn't know where to go. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/your-rod-and-your-staff http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/y/0e214893_your-rod-and-your-staff-april-3-2011.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:29:53 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Lent gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noWe don't have to be scared of the dark. God is with us in the shadow of the valley of death. Even the rod and staff are good news, because without limits and guidance, we wouldn't know where to go.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA The birth of Jesus opens up a portal so that we can experience the Kingdom of God all around us. It means that God is creating a home for us here on earth, showing us how to do radical hospitality. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/gods-radical-hospitality http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/g/0e214821_gods-radical-hospitality.mp3 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:30:00 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor The birth of Jesus opens up a portal so that we can experience the Kingdom of God all around us. It means that God is creating a home for us here on earth, showing us how to do radical hospitality. gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noThe birth of Jesus opens up a portal so that we can experience the Kingdom of God all around us. It means that God is creating a home for us here on earth, showing us how to do radical hospitality.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA In the middle of some crazy driving during the busy Christmas shopping season, I've learned that God is asking us to slow down so that we may pay attention to what God is already doing in the world. Slow down, perhaps even say no to something, so that we can be free to sing with Mary songs of praise. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/slowing-down http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/s/0e214827_slowing-down.mp3 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:14:23 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor In the middle of some crazy driving during the busy Christmas shopping season, I've learned that God is asking us to slow down so that we may pay attention to what God is already doing in the world. Slow down, perhaps even say no to something, ... gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noIn the middle of some crazy driving during the busy Christmas shopping season, I've learned that God is asking us to slow down so that we may pay attention to what God is already doing in the world. Slow down, perhaps even say no to something, so that we can be free to sing with Mary songs of praise.David,Ivie,sermons,Presbyterian,Garland,Muscatine,PC,USA Zacchaeus stopped living the lies of "there is not enough" and "more is better" and gave away half of his possessions. Stewardship is the joyous response of giving out of gratitude. It allows us to become the people (and church) that God created us to be. http://www.sermoncloud.com/musc-presbyterian/simple-living-grateful-giving-2-living-our-praise http://2eb916dab44a71e6eedb-27408e9a96318e7ac8494afcb7654ad3.r55.cf2.rackcdn.com/uploaded/l/0e214825_living-our-praise.mp3 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:21:52 GMT Rev. David Ivie, Pastor Zacchaeus stopped living the lies of "there is not enough" and "more is better" and gave away half of his possessions. Stewardship is the joyous response of giving out of gratitude. It allows us to become the people (and church) ... zacchaeus,stewardship,gratitude,finances gethappy68@gmail.com (David Ivie)noZacchaeus stopped living the lies of "there is not enough" and "more is better" and gave away half of his possessions. Stewardship is the joyous response of giving out of gratitude. It allows us to become the people (and church) that God created us to be.