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Sermon Notes: The Cross Both Frees and Calls Us (9/3/2017)
In the sermon this morning, I referred to a TED Talk video by Megan Phelps-Roper, a young woman who grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church. I thought her comments were very appropriate given the tenor of public discourse. Notice that, as Hurricane Harvey was wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast, the divisions of race, religion,…
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Working Together for the Common Good
17 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins with its gates burned. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer suffer disgrace.” 18 I told them that the hand of my God had been gracious upon me, and also the words that…
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Ways to Help #HurricaneHarvey
I thank God for the desire so many people have to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. There are many ways to help, but I’ve listed a few here for you to consider. As we have heard on the news and witnessed from other large-impact storms, recovery will take a long time. There are multiple phases…
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All of God’s Children Have a Place
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” ~ Matthew 19:14 Perspectives on children have changed over time. Some of us grew up hearing things like: “Children are to be seen and not heard” or…
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Being Bearers of the Good News
14But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? 15And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How…
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Faith: What’s it all about, anyway?
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. ~ Hebrews 11:1 As Christians, we know faith is important. But what’s it all about? Why do we do what we do, and why do we want other people to join us in doing what we do? If you’ve spent…
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Giving Our Very Best to God and Our Neighbor
9Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.11Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. 13Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend…
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Prayer for Prince William County Board of Supervisors Meeting – 2/21/2017
Chairman Stewart, members of the Board, and fellow citizens. As we prepare for prayer, we set our hearts and minds in a different way. We consider in the context of prayer the community of which we are a part. I don’t know what you and others are hearing, but I think it’s fair to say…
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Living Our Values as the Body of Christ in the World
4Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. 7To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 12For just as the body…
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