The Rev. Bill Barton - August 17, 2025

August 17, 2025
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The Rev. Bill Barton

Service Notes

Join us for this powerful sermon from Christ Church, Frederica as Rev. Bill Barton explores one of the most challenging passages in Luke's Gospel - when Jesus speaks of bringing division rather than peace. Through the beloved story of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Rev. Barton illuminates why we sometimes encounter a Jesus who makes us uncomfortable, and how that discomfort can lead to transformation.

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Delivered on August 17, 2025, at our beautiful Episcopal church on St. Simons Island, Georgia, this message reminds us that even the difficult words of Jesus come from a place of love - love that seeks to soften our hearts and open us to God's grace.

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Key Themes:

  • Finding Jesus in uncomfortable scripture
  • The spiritual lessons of Scrooge's transformation
  • Baptism by fire that burns away impurities
  • How honest confrontation can lead to grace

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Join our Thursday morning Bible study "The Interpreter's Table" at 11 AM in the vestry room - all are welcome as we study Luke's Gospel together.

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