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True Leadership

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

A sermon starter by Shawn Aaron for Matthew 5:13-16: Jesus reminds us that our lives and actions are meant to direct people’s gaze to God and not towards ourselves.

Matthew 5:13-16

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Light, Salt, Leadership

Love is Demanding

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

A reflection on Matthew 10:34-42-11:1 by Shawn Aaron, who says that the demanding love of God breaks up our false peace, but still draws us to love our neighbors more deeply.

Matthew 10:34-42, 11:1

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Discipleship, Family, Happiness, Peace (with Others)

The Goal is Not Judgment but Repentance

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reflecting on Matthew 11:20-24, Shawn Aaron writes that the goal of all of Jesus' signs is to bring about a change of heart. The danger is to become accustomed to these signs and not change.

Matthew 11:20-24

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Faith, Faithfulness, Judgment, Miracle

Harsh or Rash Judgment?

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This daily reflection by Shawn Aaron examines God's judgment in light of Matthew 11:20-24, speaking to questions of blessing, responsibility, rewards, and repentance.

Matthew 11:20-24

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God, Justice, Repentance, Blessing

John the Baptist's Faithful Witness

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional, Shawn Aaron invites us to prayerfully reflect on the life of John the Baptist whose courage in witnessing to Christ was unparalleled among humans but "least" in the kingdom of heaven, Luke 7:24-30.

Luke 7:24-30

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Witness, John The Baptist, Kingdom Of God, Fortitude

Genuine Self-Knowledge

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

John the Baptist was a man sent by God according to John 1:6-8, 19-28. But he knew he was still just a human, even while following God's call. Available also in Spanish.

John 1:6-8, 19-28

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Love, Heart, Light, John The Baptist

God Among Us

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Shawn Aaron's reflection on Luke 7:18-23 points out the dangers of making John's mistake and missing the evidence of God's presence; and of questioning rather than trusting when God's plans seem mysterious.

Luke 7:18-23

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Faith, John The Baptist, Trust, God's Presence

True Leadership: Salt and Light

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Shawn Aaron's reflection on Matthew 5:13-16 notes that the new flavor of the gospel enlightens minds and hearts, providing a saint in the example set by each believer, and directing others to God.

Matthew 5:13-16

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Salt, Light, Witness, Saint

Strength in Humility

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Reflecting on Jesus' and John's humility, this devotional by Shawn Aaron on Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 discusses how to gain humility by understanding our relationship to God and by orienting ourselves toward God to eliminate egotism.

Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

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Humility, Egotism

In Your Light We See Light

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional, Shawn Aaron invites us to meditate on Christ the light of the world, John 8:12-20, and urges believers to walk in Christ's light reflecting it for the world to see.

John 8:12-20

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Truth, Light, Darkness

Cancelling or Fulfilling – Emptiness or Plenitude

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional for Matthew 5:17-19, Shawn Aaron explores what it means to live in authentic freedom while in union with Christ's will.

Matthew 5:17-19

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Law, Freedom, God's Will, Union With Christ

Knowing the Father and the Son

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this prayerful devotional on Matthew 11:25-27, Shawn Aaron reflects on the wisdom and knowledge that come from above, maintaining a childlike disposition towards faith and possessing a desire for people to know Christ.

Matthew 11:25-27

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Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Sincerity

Keep Your Words Short and Sweet

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this prayerful reflection on Matthew 5:20-26, Shawn Aaron urges readers to adopt a meek and humble heart like Christ's--one that eschews anger, insulting words, and grudges.

Matthew 5:20-26

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Forgiveness, Anger, Grudge, Words

Love That Leads to Life

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This devotional by Shawn Aaron on Luke 10:25-37 discusses how to inherit eternal life. To secure an eternal life of high quality, we need to do good works inspired by faith that is translated into love....

Luke 10:25-37

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Faith, Love, Love For Others, Eternal Life

Knowing the Father and the Son

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This devotional by Shawn Aaron on Matthew 11:25-27 discusses how pride leads to rejecting God, the importance of being childlike in generosity, simplicity and sincerity, and Jesus' willingness that all people would know the Father.

Matthew 11:25-27

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Knowledge Of God, Pride, Denial Of Christ, Saint

The Light of Holiness

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this devotional, Shawn Aaron invites us to prayerfully meditate on the holiness and witness of the saints with the example of John the Baptist whose holy life was a witness to Jesus (John 5:33-36).

John 5:33-36

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Holiness, Saint, John The Baptist, Light

The Quiet Healer

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This devotional by Shawn Aaron on Matthew 12:14-21 describes various traits of Jesus. The meek and humble Jesus prevents emotional conflict, heals everyone who approaches him, and enlivens faith through baptism.

Matthew 12:14-21

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Faith, Meekness, Conflict, Jesus Christ's Character

Just Judgment

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this prayerful devotion on Matthew 11: 20-24, Shawn Aaron reflects on the responsibility that comes with blessing, the goal of repentance, and the nature of reward and punishment.

Matthew 11:20-24

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Faith, Judgment, Miracle, Repentance

Let it be Done for You

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This reflection on Matthew 8:5-17 highlights the humility and the great faith of the Roman centurion and calls us to be consoled and alarmed by Jesus who knows the exact degree of our faith.

Matthew 8:5-17

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Faith, Faithfulness, Humility, Heart

Discipleship: Neither Cheap nor Easy

Shawn Aaron | ePriest

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This reflection on Mark 2:13-17 invites us to a faith that follows and trusts without reservation.

Mark 2:13-17

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Love, Sin, Discipleship, Calling/vocation