Stewardship of Time November 19/20Stewardship of Time: The Best Use by Pastor Jeff Cloeter The Last Sunday of the church year focuses on Christ the King and his coming again in glory “to judge the living and the dead.” Christ is King, and Christ is coming soon. In light of this cosmic reality, St. Paul […]
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In Reality 2022 We have expectations, but are often met with a reality that looks much different than we hoped. The good news of Jesus Christ is this: Who he really is, the reality beyond our expectations, is very good news for us. This advent we discover who Jesus is and what he is promised
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Stewardship of our Talents November 12/13Stewardship of our Talents by Pastor Paul Dickerson In the month of November we are focusing on stewardship or managing the many gifts that God has given to us. Today we consider the stewardship of our talents – the unique abilities, skills, and interests that each of us have. Where
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All Saints Sunday November 6/7All Saints Sunday: Not Forgotten by Pastor Paul Dickerson Today, we recognize All Saints Day, which was November 1st. We remember that saints are not super Christians. The term “saint” means “holy one,” and describes all who are made holy by the blood of Jesus Christ. We remember and give thanks
That You May Believe: Vine October 30Vine by Pastor Jeff Cloeter We celebrate our Reformation heritage and the foundational truth that Jesus has set us free by grace, through faith in Him alone. We also conclude our series focused on Jesus’ I AM statements. “I am the vine, you are the branches” (John 15:5). Christ
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That You May Believe: Way October 23Way by Pastor Nathan Schultz We live in a pluralistic society. There are many “ways,” endless lifestyles to choose from. The highest value is to be “true to yourself.” Jesus sounds strange in this context when he makes the “Way” singular. From the world’s view, one way seems exclusive
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That You May Believe: Good Shepherd October 16Good Shepherd by Pastor Jeff Cloeter There are times that Christians treat Jesus as a doctrine and not a person. Jesus confronts that notion by referring to himself as “The Good Shepherd.” It is an intimately personal relationship. Believing involves “knowing,” recognizing his voice and responding to it.
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That You May Believe: Door October 9Door by Pastor Paul Dickerson We remain in a time of societal upheaval. Long standing institutions are in flux. Business, education, technology, politics. In the chaos, we’re searching for some security and a sense of home. Jesus offers himself as a doorway that swings both in and out. Into
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Unified Worship 2022 October 2That You May Believe: by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Last winter we prayed for “more pins in more places,” that more people would believe, know, and trust in Jesus across St. Louis. We have pioneered two new communities, Jefferson Avenue Mission and our African Youth Ministry. Today we celebrate unified ministry in
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That You May Believe: Bread September 24 / 25That You May Believe: Bread by Pastor Paul Dickerson CS Lewis once wrote, “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” Jesus addresses our sense of desire that is
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