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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That You May Believe: Light September 17 / 18That You May Believe: Light by Pastor Paul Dickerson Jesus says “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12). Often our vision fails us, even when we can see. We see
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That You May Believe: Resurrection September 10 / 11That You May Believe: Resurrection by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Today, we begin a worship series: “That You May Believe” – centered around seven statements by Jesus recorded in John’s gospel that begin with “I am…” Today, we focus on: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever
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Tell Me A Story: The Cost of Discipleship September 3 / 4Count the Cost by Pastor Jeff Cloeter One of the hardest things Jesus said was that to be his disciple requires you to “hate your own father, mother . . . brother, sisters, yes even your own life” (Lk. 14:26). What does that mean?
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Tell Me A Story: It’s Hard to be Humble August 27 / 28It’s Hard to be Humble by Pastor Paul Dickerson Jesus said “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11). Today we focus on the Christian virtue of humility. What does it mean to be
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Tell Me A Story: The Cup Held Empty August 20 / /21The Cup Held Empty by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Pastor Jeff returns from a three month sabbatical this weekend. “How was it?” we ask. Today he shares some highlights and a key word he heard from God over the summer. Hebrews 4:14-16; John 3:22-36
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