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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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany | Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener | Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20 Become friends with God; he’s already a friend with you. (Verse 20)
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Third Sunday after Epiphany | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Mark 1:14-20 After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the Message of God: “Time’s up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message.” (Verses 14-15)
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Second Sunday after Epiphany | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Psalm 139:1-6, 12-22 Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother’s womb. I thank you, High God — you’re breathtaking! Body and soul, I am marvelously made! I worship in adoration — what a
First Sunday after Epiphany | Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor | Reading: Mark 1:4-11 As John preached he said, “The real action comes next: The star in this drama, to whom I’m a mere stagehand, will change your life. I’m baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a
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Last Sunday after the Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 6:27-38 Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back — given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity. (Verse 38)
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Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 5:21-37 And don’t say anything you don’t mean. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions. You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, “I’ll pray for you,” and never doing it, or saying,
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the
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Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener Reading: Matthew 7:1-14 Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God’s Law and Prophets and this is what you get. (Verse 12)
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Third Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Change your life. God’s kingdom is here. (Verse 17)
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