Third Sunday of Easter | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Luke 24:33-49 You can see now how it is written that the Messiah suffers, rises from the dead on the third day, and then a total life-change through the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed in his name to all nations — […]
Second Sunday of Easter | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: John 20:19-31 Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. “Receive the Holy Spirit,” he said. “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good. If you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?” (Verses
Easter Sunday | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner | Reading: Mark 6:1-8 They got out as fast as they could, beside themselves, their heads swimming. Stunned, they said nothing to anyone. (Verse 8)
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Palm Sunday | Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener | Reading: Matthew 23:37-39 Oh, God has blessed him! (Verse 38)
Fifth Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Lance Helms | Reading: Matthew 23:29-36 You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You build granite tombs for your prophets and marble monuments for your saints. And you say that if you had lived in the days of your ancestors, no blood would have been on your hands.
Fourth Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 23:25-28 You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You buff the surface of your cups and bowls so they sparkle in the sun, while the insides are maggoty with your greed and gluttony. Stupid Pharisee! Scour the insides, and
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Third Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 23:23-24 You’re hopeless, you religion scholars and Pharisees! Frauds! You keep meticulous account books, tithing on every nickel and dime you get, but on the meat of God’s Law, things like fairness and compassion and commitment — the absolute basics!
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Second Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener | Matthew 23:16-22 A promise is a promise. God is present, watching and holding you to account regardless. (Verse 22)
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First Sunday in Lent | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Matthew 23:1-7 Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you’re content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty.
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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Isaiah 40:21-31 But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind. (Verse 31) While it was still night, way before dawn, he got up and went
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