SERMON – August 1, 2021
Make Every Effort
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Making Every Effort Ephesians 4:1-16 Recently, a major news outlet featured an article about the significant political divisions in America. The journalist spotlighted a mother who was told by her son that he would never speak to her again because of the presidential candidate for whom she voted. It seems wrong that an ideology would
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Called for Relationship, Not Religion May we never grow weary sharing that God is a Father we can always run to. “Religious people drive me nuts, always putting others down and spouting off about their beliefs.” I was talking to a landscaper who was helping me with a lawn project when he shared an argument
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Psalm 14:1-7 • 2 Samuel 11:1-15 • Ephesians 3:14-21 • John 6:1-21 The theme this week is God gives us all we need, and then some. The call to worship psalm, Psalm 14:1-7, is a reiteration of faith in the God of Israel who will provide more than they need. 2 Samuel 11:1-15 recounts the
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Paul’s Crescendo of Prayer Ephesians 3:14-21 ESV Any symphony will have a crescendo—perhaps a few, as the piece goes on. You know it, it’s the loud part—that deafening roar at the end when the kettledrum booms and the violins wail and the conductor’s hair falls out of place. It’s a musical summary where the composer
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This week’s theme is Jesus the true king. The call to worship psalm, Psalm 89:20-37, pairs with the story in 2 Samuel 7:1-14, which recounts Nathan’s prophecy of the shepherd David being chosen as king to rule over God’s people along with God’s affirmation and confirmation of it. The Gospel reading in Mark 6:30-34,53-56 also
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Jesus Is Our Peace Ephesians 2:11-22 (ESV) A sermon titled “Jesus Is Our Peace” may perk our ears in hopes of hearing some encouragement to counter all the division and polarization we see in our world today. Maybe this is the title that will relax deeply held loyalties and differences that divide us. Perhaps
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Psalm 24:1-10 · 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 · Mark 6:14-29 · Ephesians 1:3-14 The theme for this week is our redemption story, strange and beautiful. We are reminded that God’s romance with humanity is both familiar and uncanny. Our call to worship Psalm gives us insight into God working through the dynasty of Israel through the centuries.
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Sermon for July 11, 2021 Speaking Of Life 3033 | The Trapped and the Free Video Player Psalm 24:1-10 · 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 · Mark 6:14-29 · Ephesians 1:3-14 The theme for this week is our redemption story, strange and beautiful. We are reminded that God’s romance with humanity is both familiar and uncanny. Our call to
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