Don’t be afraid, I’ve redeemed you. I’ve called your name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end — Because I am God, your personal […]
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Epiphany Sunday Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Where can we find and pay homage to the newborn King of the Jews? We observed a star in the eastern sky that signaled his birth. We’re on pilgrimage to worship him. (Verse 2)
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Friends, don’t complain about each other. A far greater complaint could be lodged against you, you know. The Judge is standing just around the corner. (James 5:9)
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First Sunday after Christmas Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 So, chosen by God for this new Life… (Verse 12a)
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or
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Fourth Sunday of Advent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) I’m bursting with God-news; I’m dancing the song of my Savior God. God took one good look at me, and look what happened — I’m the most fortunate woman on earth! (Verse 46)
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… from one generation to another God shows mercy to those who honor God. The Creator has stretched out a mighty arm and scattered the proud with all their plans. God has brought down mighty kings from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly. God has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the
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From the order of worship for the fourth Sunday of Advent (Year C) VOICE: Last Sunday we lit the candle of joy. We light it and the candles of hope and peace again as we remember that Christ, who was born in Bethlehem, will come again to fulfill all of God’s promises and bring us
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Third Sunday of Advent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 3:7-18 And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized,
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Third Sunday of Advent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 3:7-18 And the crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized,
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