Chosen By God
First Sunday after Christmas Sermon: Alyce Keener, Vicar Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 So, chosen by God for this new Life… (Verse 12a)
This Week’s Message | Matthew 11:29-30
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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The First Shall Be Last
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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This Week’s Message | Luke 1:50-55
… 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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Advent IV, 2018: Lighting the Candle for Love
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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What Should We Do?
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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What Should We Do?
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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This Week’s Message | Luke 3:10-14
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, and they asked him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He said to them, “Collect
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Advent III, 2018: Lighting the Candle for Joy
From the order of worship for the third Sunday of Advent (Year C) VOICE: Last Sunday we lit the candle of peace. We light it and the candle of hope again as we remember that Christ, who was born in Bethlehem, will come again to judge the world and bring it everlasting peace. The candles
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The Mechanics of Being Prepared
Second Sunday of Advent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Philippians 1:3-11 So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and
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