REjoice in Waiting: Joy December 12REjoice in Waiting: Joy by Pastor Paul Dickerson Luke 7:24-35 This Advent season we focus on some of the less-familiar prophets who told of the coming Messiah who would finally establish God’s kingNo one wants to be the bearer of bad news. Everyone wants to hear good news. The prophet […]
REjoice in Waiting: Messenger December 5REjoice in Waiting: Messenger by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Luke 3:1-14 This Advent season we focus on some of the less-familiar prophets who told of the coming Messiah who would finally establish God’s kingNo one wants to be the bearer of bad news. Everyone wants to hear good news. The prophet
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REjoice in Waiting: Anticipate November 28REjoice in Waiting: Anticipate by Pastor Paul Dickerson Luke 19:28-40 This Advent season we focus on some of the less-familiar prophets who told of the coming Messiah who would finally establish God’s kingdom justice and righteousness. Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” In the Christian church, this season is marked by
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REcommit: Common Mission November 21REcommit: Common Mission by Pastor Bobby Walston Mark 13:1-13 Today is the final Sunday of the church year. As we turn over the liturgical calendar and enter the season of Advent we reflect on the “Common Mission” that Christ has given to all His people, the Church. What is that mission?
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REcommit: Each One’s Work November 14REcommit: Each One’s Work by Pastor Paul Dickerson Mark 13:24-37 Many have returned and reconnected with their church. But there are many who have not. Now is a time to consider: What is membership? Why is it important? What do we do as members of a local church? Today we
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REcommit: All and Everything November 7REcommit: All and Everything by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Mark 12:38-44 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. Also today, we
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REformation October 31REformation: Freedom by Pastor Paul Dickerson John 8:31-36 Today we celebrate our Reformation heritage and the foundational truth that Jesus has set us free by grace, through faith in Him alone. Jesus said “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth
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Return October 24REopening the Bible: Return by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Revelation 1 Now is the time to reopen God’s word, to return to the foundations of our faith. We return to six key biblical events that have always defined God’s people. These six dramatic moments reveal the high points of God’s activity among his people.
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The Witnessing Church October 17REopening the Bible: The Witnessing Church by Pastor Jeff Cloeter Acts 1:1-11 Now is the time to reopen God’s word, to return to the foundations of our faith. We return to six key biblical events that have always defined God’s people. These six dramatic moments reveal the high points of God’s
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Messiah October 10REopening the Bible: Messiah by Pastor Paul Dickerson Luke 23:32-56; 24:1-12 Now is the time to reopen God’s word, to return to the foundations of our faith. We return to six key biblical events that have always defined God’s people. These six dramatic moments reveal the high points of God’s activity among his
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