Just Sitting Here Thinking
Just Sitting Here Thinking
J. Vance Eastridge
A collection of sermons and lessons by Rev. J. Vance Eastridge of the United Methodist Church, including study series and ”introspective” character monologues. After more than 40 years as a pastor in the Holston Conference, Rev. Eastridge continued his ministry through the Virgil Anderson Sunday school class at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church from 1995 to 2012.
Introspective on John Wesley
John Wesley tells the intimate story of his own life and spiritual journey, as well as the birth of Methodism in this candid and intimate introspective monologue. As always, no notes - just an extemporized yet structured meditation based on heavy research. (Recorded at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church in Kingsport, Tennessee circa 2004)
Feb 16, 2022
32 min
2-08-04  Hope, Thankfulness and Peace in Ecclesiastes
Lesson on finding the positive and life-affirming in the teachings of the book of Ecclesiastes.
Feb 8, 2022
31 min
Isaiah  -  A New Creation
Lesson on the Babylonian Captivity, destruction and rebirth, mourning and hope. God is not one to turn his back upon the people.
Feb 4, 2022
25 min
1-26-08  Jesus at the Temple at age twelve
Lesson examining Jesus' exchange with the elders of the Temple at 12, the yearning of everyone to set out beyond their home and embark on life's journey, and the need later in life to find home again.
Jan 26, 2022
26 min
Birthday Special - Introspective on Simon Peter
In celebration of Rev. Eastridge's 95th birthday, here is a special Easter introspective monologue as the apostle Simon Peter from 2003. As always, no notes - just an extemporized yet structured meditation based on heavy research. Also available in VIDEO at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjwG-eUhOOw&t=1329s
Jan 17, 2022
35 min
1-28-07  ”I Am the Light of the World”
Lesson discussing John 8:12  -  "I am the light of the world; whoever follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
Jan 6, 2022
29 min
1-21-07  The Bread of Life
Lesson on the meanings of Matthew 6:11  -  "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst."
Jan 1, 2022
33 min
1-14-07  The Trilogy of Faith, Judgment and Eternal Life
Lesson on the journey through - and intersection of - faith, judgment and eternal life .
Dec 24, 2021
30 min
1-07-07  Freedom
Sunday school lesson on freedom, its importance, and what it really means - through a Biblical and historical perspective.
Dec 24, 2021
25 min
12-31-06  Keeping Balance
A New Year's Eve lesson on finding and keeping balance in our lives.
Dec 24, 2021
25 min
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