Trinity Church Sermon Podcast

Dr. Patrick Franklin shares openly about what God has taught him following his near death experience.

Esbjerg, Frederiksbjerg, Flyvbjerg, Gadbjerg, Ulbjerg og Bjergsted. Mange danske by- og stednavne har – til trods for Danmarks ellers så flade landskab – ordet 'bjerg' i sig. Det har fået Lars til at skrive ind til Videnskab.dk's brevkasse, Spørg Videnskaben. "Jeg vil gerne spørge om, hvorfor der er så mange by- og stednavne, der hedder noget med 'bjerg' eller 'bjerge'. I dag regner vi jo ikke vores bakker i Danmark for noget, der kan sammenlignes med bjerge." Et godt spørgsmål, som vi på Videnskab.dk har allieret os med Peder Gammeltoft for at besvare. Peder Gammeltoft er sprogforsker, og så er han faglig leder af språksamlingane ved Universitetet i Bergen i landet med de mange fjelde: Norge. Et bjerg er ikke bare bjerg Når du læser ordet 'bjerg', tænker du måske på Mount Everest, de norske fjelde eller Alperne, der løber gennem flere europæiske lande. Men det har faktisk ikke altid været sådan, at et bjerg blev betragtet som en markant forhøjning i jordoverfladen, der rejser sig stejlt over det omkringliggende landskab. For ordet 'bjerg' stammer fra ordet 'berg', som i sin oprindelige definition betyder 'højde', fortæller Peder Gammeltoft. "At vi har en forestilling om, at et bjerg er noget, der minder om det, vi i Norge kalder for et fjeld – altså noget med klipper og hvide snetoppe – det er en senere betydningstilføjelse," forklarer han. Formentlig er den nye betydning påvirket af vores mangeårige sammenhold med Norge, hvis fjeldlandskab er betydeligt mere varierende i højderne. "Grundbetydningen for bjerg i stednavne i Danmark, det er simpelthen højdedrag. Som i noget, der er højere end noget andet," forklarer sprogforskeren og tilføjer: "Det forekommer ofte i Danmark, for selvom Danmark er relativt fladt, har vi trods alt noget variation i landskabet." Artiklen fortsætter under afstemningen Faktisk havde Peder Gammeltoft på et tidspunkt en studerende, der netop studerede stednavne på højdedrag. Her opdagede hun, at det sted i Jylland, hvor der var flest navne med 'bjerg', var Vestjylland, som netop er kendt for sit flade landskab med store vidtstrakte hedesletter. "Så det har intet med højden at gøre. Højdedragene i Vestjylland kunne hedde noget med bjerg, hvis der var en højdeforskel på bare 30-40 centimeter i forhold til det omkringliggende," påpeger han. Borge og fæstninger Faktisk er der mange flere danske by- og stednavne, hvis navne kommer af højdedrag, end vi måske lige går og regner med. For den gamle betydning af 'bjerg' har nemlig en afledningsform, hvor ordets betydning forstærkes: 'borg'. "I dag tænker vi på borge som fæstninger. Men den oprindelige betydning er egentlig 'et højdedrag', der muligvis er lidt mere markant end 'bjerg'," forklarer Peder Gammeltoft. Så Tjæreborg og Ulfborg er opkaldt efter højdedrag. Derimod er byer som Silkeborg og Nyborg navngivet efter 'borgs' nye betydning: en befæstning. Viborg, derimod, er lidt særlig. For engang i vikingetiden og middelalderen hed byen faktisk Wibjerg. Men hvorfor har betydningen af 'bjerg' og 'borg' så ændret sig? "Det er, fordi der kommer andre associationer til. For eksempel er højdedraget 'borg' jo også et godt sted at have en fæstning. Så overtager befæstningen navnet på selve stedet, og dermed bliver borg overført i betydning til det arkitektoniske element, der er befæstningen." Summa summarum Det er altså ikke, fordi byer og steder såsom Esbjerg nødvendigvis er særlig bakkede eller har bjergkæder, at byerne kaldes for noget med 'bjerg', eller 'borg' for den sags skyld. Det betyder blot, at det ligger højere placeret end det omkringliggende, eftersom bjergs oprindelige betydning var højdedrag. Vi siger tak for spørgsmålet til vores læser Lars. Der er en T-shirt på vej til dig. Vi takker også Peder Gammeltoft for at stille sin viden til rådighed. Har du selv et spørgsmål, du undrer dig over, kan du sende det i en e-mail til [email protected] eller via formularen videnskab.dk/sv.

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Starting with Jesus' triumphal entry in Jerusalem, Ruth Malinowski encourages us to slow down and reflect on all the events of Holy Week as Jesus approaches the cross.

Two messages for the price of one! For Youth and Young Adult Sunday, Lily and Julian each share important lessons God has been teaching them.

Pastor Jake looks at the why behind the importance of Christian service with the Good Samaritan as an example.

Pastor Cerena explores the importance of God's call for us to rest to be at our best.

Pastor Cerena about why disciples should have rhythm of worship - He is worth it and He is worthy!

At the conclusion of a week of fasting and prayer Pastor Cerena walks through the Prayer of Jabez and guides us as we pray along.

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Pastor Jake teaches on fasting as we prepare for a churhc-wide week of fasting and prayer.

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Pastor Jake starts a new series for the new year. How can we disciples and make disciples and what is the cost?

Pastor Cerena looks at how we might write our own Psalms of God's enduring love like Psalm 136.

Pastor Cerena reflects on what we learn about Jesus' love from John chapter 1.

Cam and Myah Weber share stories from their last year that have helped then learn to live with joy through everything.

Bernie Ebert shares reflections from his life as God gave peace as He stretched him.

Landon Hall shares his perspective on what Hope means to him.

Pastor Jake preaches the final message in the series on the Book of Acts. He outlines how we might see multiplication as he challenges us to be bold in witness.

Pastor Jake preaches from Acts 27 and Paul's example of maintaining hope amidst an utterly hopeless storm at sea.

Pastor Jake examines Paul's appearance before Festus and Agrippa in Acts 26 to see what we can learn about proclaim the gospel. Paul never hesitated to share the gospel, even before a King. What about us?

Pastor looks at lessons we can learn from Paul in Acts 24, the best time is always now.

Pastor Cerena looks at Acts 22 & 23 and Paul's remarkable encounter with the Lord.

Pastor Cerena preaches from Acts 21&22 and explores how we hear from God.

Pastor Jake unpacks Paul's analogy of running a race.

Pastor Jake looks at we can learn about the spiritual world from Acts 19:11-22.

Pastor Jake looks at what we see from Acts about what it means to be born again - RBBR.

Pastor Cerena looks at what we can learn about following the Spirit's lead based on how Paul followed the Spirit in Acts 16.

Pastor Cerena explores what we can learn from the letter the church leaders wrote recorded in Acts 15.

Pastor Jake gets into Acts 14 and the gospel strategy we can learn.

Alex Magdanz, one of the elders, takes a turn to preach and looks at the mandate across scripture for God's people to stand out for Him.

Pastor Jake preaches from Acts 13 where Paul begins his Missionary journey. How did Paul preach?

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Pastor Cerena talks on Acts 11:1-3

Dr. Patrick Franklin looks at Jesus' incredible claim that He is the only way to God.

Pastor Cerena explores an incredible miracle.

Pastor Jake looks at Acts 9:32-43 and the miracles God does with Peter

Pastor Cerena looks at Apostle Paul's conversion and asks, what about our lives proves that we are disciples of Jesus?

Pastor Cerena looks at Acts chapters 6&7 and what can learn from the incredible example of Stephen.

Pastor Jake looks at the miraculous escape and the disciples' relentless conviction to preach Jesus in Acts 5.

Pastor Jak speaks from Acts 5 and explores what we can take from the very unexpected events it describes.

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