River's Edge Community Church Audio Sermons: Recent Episodes
River's Edge Community Church
Audio sermons from River’s Edge Community Church in Oella, Maryland USA. Sunday service at 10am EST.
This sermon is based on Philemon 1:8-16. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
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The old campground rule says it this way: “Please leave things better than you found them.” I like that. I even want to do that. Even if it is impossible and we can’t leave things “better,” we can at least try really hard not to leave them any worse. But for better or worse, for richer or poorer, before you can make things better, you need to be sure what you are doing won’t make them worse. And the only way you can do that is to know what its “best version” would look like. For instance, take the church. If we want to make our church better, we first need to know what a healthy church looks like. And then, with that as our target, we can strive to make that picture our reality. Aye, but there’s the rub. What does a healthy church look like? That’s what this series is all about; ascertaining the marks of a healthy church. It is step one to leave things better than we found them, even if we are not leaving anytime soon.
This sermon is based on Acts 10:34-38. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
The old campground rule says it this way: “Please leave things better than you found them.” I like that. I even want to do that. Even if it is impossible and we can’t leave things “better,” we can at least try really hard not to leave them any worse. But for better or worse, for richer or poorer, before you can make things better, you need to be sure what you are doing won’t make them worse. And the only way you can do that is to know what its “best version” would look like. For instance, take the church. If we want to make our church better, we first need to know what a healthy church looks like. And then, with that as our target, we can strive to make that picture our reality. Aye, but there’s the rub. What does a healthy church look like? That’s what this series is all about; ascertaining the marks of a healthy church. It is step one to leave things better than we found them, even if we are not leaving anytime soon.
This sermon begins our new series and is based on Colossians 1:3-6. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
The old campground rule says it this way: “Please leave things better than you found them.” I like that. I even want to do that. Even if it is impossible and we can’t leave things “better,” we can at least try really hard not to leave them any worse. But for better or worse, for richer or poorer, before you can make things better, you need to be sure what you are doing won’t make them worse. And the only way you can do that is to know what its “best version” would look like. For instance, take the church. If we want to make our church better, we first need to know what a healthy church looks like. And then, with that as our target, we can strive to make that picture our reality. Aye, but there’s the rub. What does a healthy church look like? That’s what this series is all about; ascertaining the marks of a healthy church. It is step one to leave things better than we found them, even if we are not leaving anytime soon.
This sermon is based on James 1:26-27. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
To have a favorite or not to have a favorite, that is the question. Okay, “Hamlet” is loaded with possible favorite quotes, and it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be when Polonius interrupts Hamlet in the library and asks, “What do you read, my lord?” And Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Now, Polonius is an accomplice of the evil king and Hamlet is feigning insanity, so we can’t take everything that is said here at face value. In fact, we all know that something is rotten in the library. Besides, if Hamlet didn’t believe in the power of words, he would never have uttered a single soliloquy. No, methinks the lad doth protest too much here. See, words matter. They are not just ink on a page. Words have meaning and history and emotion and hopes and truth built into them. And that is especially true about many of the words in the New Testament. And that is why it is important to go back every once in a while and look at some of those words that we know are important, to make sure we have a good grasp of their full depth and significance and feeling. “What’s the Good Word?” is not just another summer series. What’s salvation? What’s righteousness? What’s faith? What’s religion? That is the question!
This sermon is based on Acts 2:42-47. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
To have a favorite or not to have a favorite, that is the question. Okay, “Hamlet” is loaded with possible favorite quotes, and it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be when Polonius interrupts Hamlet in the library and asks, “What do you read, my lord?” And Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Now, Polonius is an accomplice of the evil king and Hamlet is feigning insanity, so we can’t take everything that is said here at face value. In fact, we all know that something is rotten in the library. Besides, if Hamlet didn’t believe in the power of words, he would never have uttered a single soliloquy. No, methinks the lad doth protest too much here. See, words matter. They are not just ink on a page. Words have meaning and history and emotion and hopes and truth built into them. And that is especially true about many of the words in the New Testament. And that is why it is important to go back every once in a while and look at some of those words that we know are important, to make sure we have a good grasp of their full depth and significance and feeling. “What’s the Good Word?” is not just another summer series. What’s salvation? What’s righteousness? What’s faith? What’s religion? That is the question!
This sermon is based on 1 John 4:7-12. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
To have a favorite or not to have a favorite, that is the question. Okay, “Hamlet” is loaded with possible favorite quotes, and it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be when Polonius interrupts Hamlet in the library and asks, “What do you read, my lord?” And Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Now, Polonius is an accomplice of the evil king and Hamlet is feigning insanity, so we can’t take everything that is said here at face value. In fact, we all know that something is rotten in the library. Besides, if Hamlet didn’t believe in the power of words, he would never have uttered a single soliloquy. No, methinks the lad doth protest too much here. See, words matter. They are not just ink on a page. Words have meaning and history and emotion and hopes and truth built into them. And that is especially true about many of the words in the New Testament. And that is why it is important to go back every once in a while and look at some of those words that we know are important, to make sure we have a good grasp of their full depth and significance and feeling. “What’s the Good Word?” is not just another summer series. What’s salvation? What’s righteousness? What’s faith? What’s religion? That is the question!
This sermon is based on 1 Peter 1:3-5. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
To have a favorite or not to have a favorite, that is the question. Okay, “Hamlet” is loaded with possible favorite quotes, and it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be when Polonius interrupts Hamlet in the library and asks, “What do you read, my lord?” And Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Now, Polonius is an accomplice of the evil king and Hamlet is feigning insanity, so we can’t take everything that is said here at face value. In fact, we all know that something is rotten in the library. Besides, if Hamlet didn’t believe in the power of words, he would never have uttered a single soliloquy. No, methinks the lad doth protest too much here. See, words matter. They are not just ink on a page. Words have meaning and history and emotion and hopes and truth built into them. And that is especially true about many of the words in the New Testament. And that is why it is important to go back every once in a while and look at some of those words that we know are important, to make sure we have a good grasp of their full depth and significance and feeling. “What’s the Good Word?” is not just another summer series. What’s salvation? What’s righteousness? What’s faith? What’s religion? That is the question!
This sermon is based on John 14:25-27. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
To have a favorite or not to have a favorite, that is the question. Okay, “Hamlet” is loaded with possible favorite quotes, and it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be when Polonius interrupts Hamlet in the library and asks, “What do you read, my lord?” And Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Now, Polonius is an accomplice of the evil king and Hamlet is feigning insanity, so we can’t take everything that is said here at face value. In fact, we all know that something is rotten in the library. Besides, if Hamlet didn’t believe in the power of words, he would never have uttered a single soliloquy. No, methinks the lad doth protest too much here. See, words matter. They are not just ink on a page. Words have meaning and history and emotion and hopes and truth built into them. And that is especially true about many of the words in the New Testament. And that is why it is important to go back every once in a while and look at some of those words that we know are important, to make sure we have a good grasp of their full depth and significance and feeling. “What’s the Good Word?” is not just another summer series. What’s salvation? What’s righteousness? What’s faith? What’s religion? That is the question!
This sermon is based on Galatians 5:6. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
To have a favorite or not to have a favorite, that is the question. Okay, “Hamlet” is loaded with possible favorite quotes, and it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be when Polonius interrupts Hamlet in the library and asks, “What do you read, my lord?” And Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Now, Polonius is an accomplice of the evil king and Hamlet is feigning insanity, so we can’t take everything that is said here at face value. In fact, we all know that something is rotten in the library. Besides, if Hamlet didn’t believe in the power of words, he would never have uttered a single soliloquy. No, methinks the lad doth protest too much here. See, words matter. They are not just ink on a page. Words have meaning and history and emotion and hopes and truth built into them. And that is especially true about many of the words in the New Testament. And that is why it is important to go back every once in a while and look at some of those words that we know are important, to make sure we have a good grasp of their full depth and significance and feeling. “What’s the Good Word?” is not just another summer series. What’s salvation? What’s righteousness? What’s faith? What’s religion? That is the question!
This sermon is based on Matthew 6:28-34. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
To have a favorite or not to have a favorite, that is the question. Okay, “Hamlet” is loaded with possible favorite quotes, and it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be when Polonius interrupts Hamlet in the library and asks, “What do you read, my lord?” And Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Now, Polonius is an accomplice of the evil king and Hamlet is feigning insanity, so we can’t take everything that is said here at face value. In fact, we all know that something is rotten in the library. Besides, if Hamlet didn’t believe in the power of words, he would never have uttered a single soliloquy. No, methinks the lad doth protest too much here. See, words matter. They are not just ink on a page. Words have meaning and history and emotion and hopes and truth built into them. And that is especially true about many of the words in the New Testament. And that is why it is important to go back every once in a while and look at some of those words that we know are important, to make sure we have a good grasp of their full depth and significance and feeling. “What’s the Good Word?” is not just another summer series. What’s salvation? What’s righteousness? What’s faith? What’s religion? That is the question!
This sermon is based on Titus 3:4-7. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
To have a favorite or not to have a favorite, that is the question. Okay, “Hamlet” is loaded with possible favorite quotes, and it is hard to pick just one. But if I had to, it would be when Polonius interrupts Hamlet in the library and asks, “What do you read, my lord?” And Hamlet replies, “Words, words, words.” Now, Polonius is an accomplice of the evil king and Hamlet is feigning insanity, so we can’t take everything that is said here at face value. In fact, we all know that something is rotten in the library. Besides, if Hamlet didn’t believe in the power of words, he would never have uttered a single soliloquy. No, methinks the lad doth protest too much here. See, words matter. They are not just ink on a page. Words have meaning and history and emotion and hopes and truth built into them. And that is especially true about many of the words in the New Testament. And that is why it is important to go back every once in a while and look at some of those words that we know are important, to make sure we have a good grasp of their full depth and significance and feeling. “What’s the Good Word?” is not just another summer series. What’s salvation? What’s righteousness? What’s faith? What’s religion? That is the question!
This sermon is based on Ephesians 6:10-20. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 6:5-9. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 5:21-6:4. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 5:21-33. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 5:21 – 6:9. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 5:15-20. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 5:1-14. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 4:25-32. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 4:17- 24. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This Resurrection Sunday sermon is based on Luke 24:1-12. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
This Palm Sunday sermon is based on John 12:12-16. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
This sermon is based on Ephesians 4:1-16. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 4:1-16. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 3:14-21. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 3:1-13. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
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____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This sermon is based on Ephesians 2:11-22. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
____: If ___ ___ hear ____ ___ the ________, you’re going to be ___ ___ ___ ____ . You ___ also ___ ___ feel ___ out. You ____ also ____ ____ aids. I said: “Listen: If you only hear half of the conversation, you’re going to be at a real disadvantage. You are also going to feel left out. You might also need hearing aids.” But that is what happens whenever we read the letters in the New Testament. We are only hearing half the conversation! And that is not good because you can then misread (mishear?) what the author is trying to communicate. Bottom line: Without knowing the background, you are going to be at a real disadvantage. You may even need reading aids! For instance, take the book of Ephesians.
Did you know that the central theme of the book is that Jesus is better than Artemis! What? Who? How? Now, if you knew the background, you would know! Join us, not for a dry study of one more of Paul’s letters, but for an impassioned appeal to win the hearts of God’s people in Ephesus. Trust me, it’s Better than Art.
This week, we welcomed guest speaker, Chris Zang, who shared God's Word based on Acts 16:6-10. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
This week, we welcomed guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Adam Feldman, who shared God’s Word in a sermon titled, “The Disciples’ Influence,” based on Matthew 5:13-16. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
This interactive sermon is based on various passages in Revelation related to "The Power of Worship, Witness and Good Works." You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Codes and codebreaking—they used to be so much fun. “Dits” and “Dahs” used to mean something when put together in the right sequence. To get into the speakeasy, you needed to have the coded password (it’s “swordfish”). And if you are Ethan Hunt, when the delivery man says, “A storm is coming’,” you need to say, “I am the storm.” Let’s face it, codes are “dit-dah-dit” cool, unless you are reading Revelation. Trust me, if you are reading Revelation like it is a code book, then you are going to be in “dit-dit-dah-dah” trouble. See, Revelation wasn’t written about things to come, but things that are already here. It wasn’t written so that we could get the right date for the (pre, mid, or post) rapture on our calendar, but so we could become aware of how we are being squeezed into the world’s mold. And it wasn’t written to conceal anything, but to reveal God’s truth, hope and promises to a people who had lost sight of God’s presence. Here’s the bottom line: Far from being a “dit-dit” code book, Revelation calls us to follow in the way of the Lamb and to stand firm against the siren songs of our Babylon. So, forget the “dah-dah-dit-dah” codebook and trying to figure out the identity of the “dit-dah-dit-dah” beast and, instead, read Revelation to have your heart renovated by the good news of the coming of God’s Kingdom. After all, that was always the way it was meant to be read.
This interactive sermon is based on various passages in Revelation related to "Renovating the Church." You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Codes and codebreaking—they used to be so much fun. “Dits” and “Dahs” used to mean something when put together in the right sequence. To get into the speakeasy, you needed to have the coded password (it’s “swordfish”). And if you are Ethan Hunt, when the delivery man says, “A storm is coming’,” you need to say, “I am the storm.” Let’s face it, codes are “dit-dah-dit” cool, unless you are reading Revelation. Trust me, if you are reading Revelation like it is a code book, then you are going to be in “dit-dit-dah-dah” trouble. See, Revelation wasn’t written about things to come, but things that are already here. It wasn’t written so that we could get the right date for the (pre, mid, or post) rapture on our calendar, but so we could become aware of how we are being squeezed into the world’s mold. And it wasn’t written to conceal anything, but to reveal God’s truth, hope and promises to a people who had lost sight of God’s presence. Here’s the bottom line: Far from being a “dit-dit” code book, Revelation calls us to follow in the way of the Lamb and to stand firm against the siren songs of our Babylon. So, forget the “dah-dah-dit-dah” codebook and trying to figure out the identity of the “dit-dah-dit-dah” beast and, instead, read Revelation to have your heart renovated by the good news of the coming of God’s Kingdom. After all, that was always the way it was meant to be read.
This interactive sermon is based on various passages in Revelation related to "The New Jerusalem Joy." You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Codes and codebreaking—they used to be so much fun. “Dits” and “Dahs” used to mean something when put together in the right sequence. To get into the speakeasy, you needed to have the coded password (it’s “swordfish”). And if you are Ethan Hunt, when the delivery man says, “A storm is coming’,” you need to say, “I am the storm.” Let’s face it, codes are “dit-dah-dit” cool, unless you are reading Revelation. Trust me, if you are reading Revelation like it is a code book, then you are going to be in “dit-dit-dah-dah” trouble. See, Revelation wasn’t written about things to come, but things that are already here. It wasn’t written so that we could get the right date for the (pre, mid, or post) rapture on our calendar, but so we could become aware of how we are being squeezed into the world’s mold. And it wasn’t written to conceal anything, but to reveal God’s truth, hope and promises to a people who had lost sight of God’s presence. Here’s the bottom line: Far from being a “dit-dit” code book, Revelation calls us to follow in the way of the Lamb and to stand firm against the siren songs of our Babylon. So, forget the “dah-dah-dit-dah” codebook and trying to figure out the identity of the “dit-dah-dit-dah” beast and, instead, read Revelation to have your heart renovated by the good news of the coming of God’s Kingdom. After all, that was always the way it was meant to be read.
This interactive sermon is based on various passages in Revelation related to "The Revelation of the Dragon." You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Codes and codebreaking—they used to be so much fun. “Dits” and “Dahs” used to mean something when put together in the right sequence. To get into the speakeasy, you needed to have the coded password (it’s “swordfish”). And if you are Ethan Hunt, when the delivery man says, “A storm is coming’,” you need to say, “I am the storm.” Let’s face it, codes are “dit-dah-dit” cool, unless you are reading Revelation. Trust me, if you are reading Revelation like it is a code book, then you are going to be in “dit-dit-dah-dah” trouble. See, Revelation wasn’t written about things to come, but things that are already here. It wasn’t written so that we could get the right date for the (pre, mid, or post) rapture on our calendar, but so we could become aware of how we are being squeezed into the world’s mold. And it wasn’t written to conceal anything, but to reveal God’s truth, hope and promises to a people who had lost sight of God’s presence. Here’s the bottom line: Far from being a “dit-dit” code book, Revelation calls us to follow in the way of the Lamb and to stand firm against the siren songs of our Babylon. So, forget the “dah-dah-dit-dah” codebook and trying to figure out the identity of the “dit-dah-dit-dah” beast and, instead, read Revelation to have your heart renovated by the good news of the coming of God’s Kingdom. After all, that was always the way it was meant to be read.
This interactive sermon is based on various passages in Revelation related to the theme of worship. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Codes and codebreaking—they used to be so much fun. “Dits” and “Dahs” used to mean something when put together in the right sequence. To get into the speakeasy, you needed to have the coded password (it’s “swordfish”). And if you are Ethan Hunt, when the delivery man says, “A storm is coming’,” you need to say, “I am the storm.” Let’s face it, codes are “dit-dah-dit” cool, unless you are reading Revelation. Trust me, if you are reading Revelation like it is a code book, then you are going to be in “dit-dit-dah-dah” trouble. See, Revelation wasn’t written about things to come, but things that are already here. It wasn’t written so that we could get the right date for the (pre, mid, or post) rapture on our calendar, but so we could become aware of how we are being squeezed into the world’s mold. And it wasn’t written to conceal anything, but to reveal God’s truth, hope and promises to a people who had lost sight of God’s presence. Here’s the bottom line: Far from being a “dit-dit” code book, Revelation calls us to follow in the way of the Lamb and to stand firm against the siren songs of our Babylon. So, forget the “dah-dah-dit-dah” codebook and trying to figure out the identity of the “dit-dah-dit-dah” beast and, instead, read Revelation to have your heart renovated by the good news of the coming of God’s Kingdom. After all, that was always the way it was meant to be read.
This interactive sermon is based on various passages in Revelation related to suffering and justice. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Codes and codebreaking—they used to be so much fun. “Dits” and “Dahs” used to mean something when put together in the right sequence. To get into the speakeasy, you needed to have the coded password (it’s “swordfish”). And if you are Ethan Hunt, when the delivery man says, “A storm is coming’,” you need to say, “I am the storm.” Let’s face it, codes are “dit-dah-dit” cool, unless you are reading Revelation. Trust me, if you are reading Revelation like it is a code book, then you are going to be in “dit-dit-dah-dah” trouble. See, Revelation wasn’t written about things to come, but things that are already here. It wasn’t written so that we could get the right date for the (pre, mid, or post) rapture on our calendar, but so we could become aware of how we are being squeezed into the world’s mold. And it wasn’t written to conceal anything, but to reveal God’s truth, hope and promises to a people who had lost sight of God’s presence. Here’s the bottom line: Far from being a “dit-dit” code book, Revelation calls us to follow in the way of the Lamb and to stand firm against the siren songs of our Babylon. So, forget the “dah-dah-dit-dah” codebook and trying to figure out the identity of the “dit-dah-dit-dah” beast and, instead, read Revelation to have your heart renovated by the good news of the coming of God’s Kingdom. After all, that was always the way it was meant to be read.
This sermon is based on Revelation 18:1-8. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Codes and codebreaking—they used to be so much fun. “Dits” and “Dahs” used to mean something when put together in the right sequence. To get into the speakeasy, you needed to have the coded password (it’s “swordfish”). And if you are Ethan Hunt, when the delivery man says, “A storm is coming’,” you need to say, “I am the storm.” Let’s face it, codes are “dit-dah-dit” cool, unless you are reading Revelation. Trust me, if you are reading Revelation like it is a code book, then you are going to be in “dit-dit-dah-dah” trouble. See, Revelation wasn’t written about things to come, but things that are already here. It wasn’t written so that we could get the right date for the (pre, mid, or post) rapture on our calendar, but so we could become aware of how we are being squeezed into the world’s mold. And it wasn’t written to conceal anything, but to reveal God’s truth, hope and promises to a people who had lost sight of God’s presence. Here’s the bottom line: Far from being a “dit-dit” code book, Revelation calls us to follow in the way of the Lamb and to stand firm against the siren songs of our Babylon. So, forget the “dah-dah-dit-dah” codebook and trying to figure out the identity of the “dit-dah-dit-dah” beast and, instead, read Revelation to have your heart renovated by the good news of the coming of God’s Kingdom. After all, that was always the way it was meant to be read.
This sermon introduces our new teaching series and is based on Revelation 1:1-8. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Codes and codebreaking—they used to be so much fun. “Dits” and “Dahs” used to mean something when put together in the right sequence. To get into the speakeasy, you needed to have the coded password (it’s “swordfish”). And if you are Ethan Hunt, when the delivery man says, “A storm is coming’,” you need to say, “I am the storm.” Let’s face it, codes are “dit-dah-dit” cool, unless you are reading Revelation. Trust me, if you are reading Revelation like it is a code book, then you are going to be in “dit-dit-dah-dah” trouble. See, Revelation wasn’t written about things to come, but things that are already here. It wasn’t written so that we could get the right date for the (pre, mid, or post) rapture on our calendar, but so we could become aware of how we are being squeezed into the world’s mold. And it wasn’t written to conceal anything, but to reveal God’s truth, hope and promises to a people who had lost sight of God’s presence. Here’s the bottom line: Far from being a “dit-dit” code book, Revelation calls us to follow in the way of the Lamb and to stand firm against the siren songs of our Babylon. So, forget the “dah-dah-dit-dah” codebook and trying to figure out the identity of the “dit-dah-dit-dah” beast and, instead, read Revelation to have your heart renovated by the good news of the coming of God’s Kingdom. After all, that was always the way it was meant to be read.
This sermon on Father's Day ends our series and is based on Genesis 31:36-44, 53-55. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
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Jacob in the Bible was a schemer, a swindler, a screw-up and a pretty shameful sinner; but somehow, he ended up as a patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes (it’s a mystery!). In any case, Jacob did one good thing (he asked his brother to forgive him) and one great thing—he wrestled with God. In that, Jacob was not alone. After all, Job wrestled with God and the teacher in Ecclesiastes wrestled with God and Hannah wrestled with God and Abraham wrestled with God (and there are more besides this). Now, contending with God doesn’t sound like a good idea, but as strange as it sounds, God invites us to wrestle with him with our hearts in the balance. That’s right, you’ve been invited to a skirmish.
This sermon is based on Genesis 22:1-14. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Jacob in the Bible was a schemer, a swindler, a screw-up and a pretty shameful sinner; but somehow, he ended up as a patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes (it’s a mystery!). In any case, Jacob did one good thing (he asked his brother to forgive him) and one great thing—he wrestled with God. In that, Jacob was not alone. After all, Job wrestled with God and the teacher in Ecclesiastes wrestled with God and Hannah wrestled with God and Abraham wrestled with God (and there are more besides this). Now, contending with God doesn’t sound like a good idea, but as strange as it sounds, God invites us to wrestle with him with our hearts in the balance. That’s right, you’ve been invited to a skirmish.
This sermon is based on Genesis 18:16-17, 20-32. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Jacob in the Bible was a schemer, a swindler, a screw-up and a pretty shameful sinner; but somehow, he ended up as a patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes (it’s a mystery!). In any case, Jacob did one good thing (he asked his brother to forgive him) and one great thing—he wrestled with God. In that, Jacob was not alone. After all, Job wrestled with God and the teacher in Ecclesiastes wrestled with God and Hannah wrestled with God and Abraham wrestled with God (and there are more besides this). Now, contending with God doesn’t sound like a good idea, but as strange as it sounds, God invites us to wrestle with him with our hearts in the balance. That’s right, you’ve been invited to a skirmish.
This sermon resumes our series, "The Skirmish," and is based on 1 Samuel 1:1-17. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Jacob in the Bible was a schemer, a swindler, a screw-up and a pretty shameful sinner; but somehow, he ended up as a patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes (it’s a mystery!). In any case, Jacob did one good thing (he asked his brother to forgive him) and one great thing—he wrestled with God. In that, Jacob was not alone. After all, Job wrestled with God and the teacher in Ecclesiastes wrestled with God and Hannah wrestled with God and Abraham wrestled with God (and there are more besides this). Now, contending with God doesn’t sound like a good idea, but as strange as it sounds, God invites us to wrestle with him with our hearts in the balance. That’s right, you’ve been invited to a skirmish.
We welcome guest speaker, Rev. Dan Passerelli, to share God’s Word this week with a sermon based on Mark 1:14-20. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
This sermon is based on Ecclesiastes 1:1-11. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Jacob in the Bible was a schemer, a swindler, a screw-up and a pretty shameful sinner; but somehow, he ended up as a patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes (it’s a mystery!). In any case, Jacob did one good thing (he asked his brother to forgive him) and one great thing—he wrestled with God. In that, Jacob was not alone. After all, Job wrestled with God and the teacher in Ecclesiastes wrestled with God and Hannah wrestled with God and Abraham wrestled with God (and there are more besides this). Now, contending with God doesn’t sound like a good idea, but as strange as it sounds, God invites us to wrestle with him with our hearts in the balance. That’s right, you’ve been invited to a skirmish.
This sermon is based on Job 42:1-9. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Jacob in the Bible was a schemer, a swindler, a screw-up and a pretty shameful sinner; but somehow, he ended up as a patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes (it’s a mystery!). In any case, Jacob did one good thing (he asked his brother to forgive him) and one great thing—he wrestled with God. In that, Jacob was not alone. After all, Job wrestled with God and the teacher in Ecclesiastes wrestled with God and Hannah wrestled with God and Abraham wrestled with God (and there are more besides this). Now, contending with God doesn’t sound like a good idea, but as strange as it sounds, God invites us to wrestle with him with our hearts in the balance. That’s right, you’ve been invited to a skirmish.
This sermon is based on Genesis 32:22-30. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Jacob in the Bible was a schemer, a swindler, a screw-up and a pretty shameful sinner; but somehow, he ended up as a patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes (it’s a mystery!). In any case, Jacob did one good thing (he asked his brother to forgive him) and one great thing—he wrestled with God. In that, Jacob was not alone. After all, Job wrestled with God and the teacher in Ecclesiastes wrestled with God and Hannah wrestled with God and Abraham wrestled with God (and there are more besides this). Now, contending with God doesn’t sound like a good idea, but as strange as it sounds, God invites us to wrestle with him with our hearts in the balance. That’s right, you’ve been invited to a skirmish.
This sermon introduces our new series and is based on Genesis 32:22-30. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Jacob in the Bible was a schemer, a swindler, a screw-up and a pretty shameful sinner; but somehow, he ended up as a patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes (it’s a mystery!). In any case, Jacob did one good thing (he asked his brother to forgive him) and one great thing—he wrestled with God. In that, Jacob was not alone. After all, Job wrestled with God and the teacher in Ecclesiastes wrestled with God and Hannah wrestled with God and Abraham wrestled with God (and there are more besides this). Now, contending with God doesn’t sound like a good idea, but as strange as it sounds, God invites us to wrestle with him with our hearts in the balance. That’s right, you’ve been invited to a skirmish.
This Resurrection Sunday sermon is based on John 11:17-26 and concludes this series. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
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This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon is based on John 18:1-13. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon is based on John 14:1-9. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon is based on John 6:60-69. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon is based on John 13:12-17. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon is based on Matthew 14:22-23. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
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This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon is based on Luke 6:43-49. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon is based on Mark 5:1-13. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon is based on Matthew 11:2-6; 16:13-16. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon introduces our new series, “Telling Questions,” and is based on John 1:35-42. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
This is telling: Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks over 300 questions. That’s a lot of questions! Now, some of them were extremely poignant (questions like, “Who do people say that I am?” and “What do you want me to do for you?”). Some were very challenging (questions like, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” and “Do you still have no faith?”). And some, if we were honest, sound a little strange (“Do you want to be well?” and “Who touched me?”). Nevertheless, all of Jesus’ questions were designed to make the people around him think. That is still the purpose behind his questions. But remember, without a doubt, answers are important, but it’s the questions that are telling. Join us for a telling nine-week look at some of Jesus’ more important questions. You might never guess what will be asked of you!
This sermon concludes our series, “A Different Mission,” and is based on Acts 16:6-15. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
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Biblically speaking, this is as sure as it gets: God is a missionary God. And this is not something new that happened with the dawning of the New Testament. No, God has always been a missionary God (That’s right, even in the Old Testament we see God at work to reach the world). In short, all of our theology starts with this truth: our God is a missionary God.
Historically speaking, River’s Edge has always been a missionary church. Ask anyone who was here at the beginning; missions was the reason we started River’s Edge. But times have changed and circumstances have changed and opportunities have changed; and as a result, things look very different today. These days, missions doesn’t appear to be the driving force behind everything we do. But don’t be fooled: missions is still our heartbeat.
Here’s the bottom line: missions at RE in 2023 and beyond is going to look different. How and in what ways? That’s the big question our new series seeks to answer: If missions is written into our DNA as a church, but we can’t “do” missions like we have in the past, how should we proceed? Here’s my answer: Buckle up: We are setting out on A DIFFERENT MISSION. We hope you will join us.
This sermon introduces our new series, “A Different Mission,” and is based on Ephesians 2:13-18. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Biblically speaking, this is as sure as it gets: God is a missionary God. And this is not something new that happened with the dawning of the New Testament. No, God has always been a missionary God (That’s right, even in the Old Testament we see God at work to reach the world). In short, all of our theology starts with this truth: our God is a missionary God.
Historically speaking, River’s Edge has always been a missionary church. Ask anyone who was here at the beginning; missions was the reason we started River’s Edge. But times have changed and circumstances have changed and opportunities have changed; and as a result, things look very different today. These days, missions doesn’t appear to be the driving force behind everything we do. But don’t be fooled: missions is still our heartbeat.
Here’s the bottom line: missions at RE in 2023 and beyond is going to look different. How and in what ways? That’s the big question our new series seeks to answer: If missions is written into our DNA as a church, but we can’t “do” missions like we have in the past, how should we proceed? Here’s my answer: Buckle up: We are setting out on A DIFFERENT MISSION. We hope you will join us.
This sermon is based on Revelation 21:1-7 and concludes our series, “God With Us.” You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Pick a preposition, any preposition. Here’s the sentence: “God is ____ us.” Will you choose (A) “against” (that can’t be good); or (B) “over” (that’s true enough, but it is hardly good news); or (C) “beyond” (in my opinion, that’s even worse than being “over” us), or (D) “after” (I’m not sure — is that good news or bad news?) or (E) “for” (I like that; I like “for” a lot); or last, (F) “with” (now we are talking!). Of all the prepositions we could choose, there is not one that outshines “with.” One simple preposition, but it brings peace, hope, and tons of comfort and joy in its wake. And that is why we all agree: “With” is the Christmas preposition. After all, what better Christmas gift is there than to know that God is truly and absolutely with us always.
This sermon is part of our Christmas Eve service and continues our series, “God With Us.” You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Pick a preposition, any preposition. Here’s the sentence: “God is ____ us.” Will you choose (A) “against” (that can’t be good); or (B) “over” (that’s true enough, but it is hardly good news); or (C) “beyond” (in my opinion, that’s even worse than being “over” us), or (D) “after” (I’m not sure — is that good news or bad news?) or (E) “for” (I like that; I like “for” a lot); or last, (F) “with” (now we are talking!). Of all the prepositions we could choose, there is not one that outshines “with.” One simple preposition, but it brings peace, hope, and tons of comfort and joy in its wake. And that is why we all agree: “With” is the Christmas preposition. After all, what better Christmas gift is there than to know that God is truly and absolutely with us always.
This sermon is based on Isaiah 9:2-7. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Pick a preposition, any preposition. Here’s the sentence: “God is ____ us.” Will you choose (A) “against” (that can’t be good); or (B) “over” (that’s true enough, but it is hardly good news); or (C) “beyond” (in my opinion, that’s even worse than being “over” us), or (D) “after” (I’m not sure — is that good news or bad news?) or (E) “for” (I like that; I like “for” a lot); or last, (F) “with” (now we are talking!). Of all the prepositions we could choose, there is not one that outshines “with.” One simple preposition, but it brings peace, hope, and tons of comfort and joy in its wake. And that is why we all agree: “With” is the Christmas preposition. After all, what better Christmas gift is there than to know that God is truly and absolutely with us always.
This sermon is based on Luke 1:26-35. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Pick a preposition, any preposition. Here’s the sentence: “God is ____ us.” Will you choose (A) “against” (that can’t be good); or (B) “over” (that’s true enough, but it is hardly good news); or (C) “beyond” (in my opinion, that’s even worse than being “over” us), or (D) “after” (I’m not sure — is that good news or bad news?) or (E) “for” (I like that; I like “for” a lot); or last, (F) “with” (now we are talking!). Of all the prepositions we could choose, there is not one that outshines “with.” One simple preposition, but it brings peace, hope, and tons of comfort and joy in its wake. And that is why we all agree: “With” is the Christmas preposition. After all, what better Christmas gift is there than to know that God is truly and absolutely with us always.
This sermon introduces our Advent teaching series and is based on Matthew 1:18-23. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Pick a preposition, any preposition. Here’s the sentence: “God is ____ us.” Will you choose (A) “against” (that can’t be good); or (B) “over” (that’s true enough, but it is hardly good news); or (C) “beyond” (in my opinion, that’s even worse than being “over” us), or (D) “after” (I’m not sure — is that good news or bad news?) or (E) “for” (I like that; I like “for” a lot); or last, (F) “with” (now we are talking!). Of all the prepositions we could choose, there is not one that outshines “with.” One simple preposition, but it brings peace, hope, and tons of comfort and joy in its wake. And that is why we all agree: “With” is the Christmas preposition. After all, what better Christmas gift is there than to know that God is truly and absolutely with us always.
This sermon is based on Philippians 1:3-11. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
This sermon is based on Matthew 6:1-4. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
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“Just do the right thing” sounds easy enough, but how do we know what the right thing is? “Just do what the New Testament says” sounds like good advice until you are confronted five times with “greet one another with a holy kiss” and other such anachronisms. “Just do what Jesus says” sounds great until you read the Sermon on the Mount with its prohibitions on anger, lust, divorce, and oaths, as well as its “turn the other cheek,” “give your coat,” “go the extra mile” and “love those who persecute you” philosophy. Don’t tell anyone I said this, but “knowing and doing the right thing” is far more complicated than it first appears. So, what are we to do? We seek God’s wisdom from above, from beyond, from below and in the power of the Spirit. Certainly, that is a mouthful, but you’ve got to admit, it’s going places.
This sermon is based on Luke 6:20-26. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
“Just do the right thing” sounds easy enough, but how do we know what the right thing is? “Just do what the New Testament says” sounds like good advice until you are confronted five times with “greet one another with a holy kiss” and other such anachronisms. “Just do what Jesus says” sounds great until you read the Sermon on the Mount with its prohibitions on anger, lust, divorce, and oaths, as well as its “turn the other cheek,” “give your coat,” “go the extra mile” and “love those who persecute you” philosophy. Don’t tell anyone I said this, but “knowing and doing the right thing” is far more complicated than it first appears. So, what are we to do? We seek God’s wisdom from above, from beyond, from below and in the power of the Spirit. Certainly, that is a mouthful, but you’ve got to admit, it’s going places.
This sermon is based on Matthew 6:9-15. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: “Just do the right thing” sounds easy enough, but how do we know what the right thing is? “Just do what the New Testament says” sounds like good advice until you are confronted five times with “greet one another with a holy kiss” and other such anachronisms. “Just do what Jesus says” sounds great until you read the Sermon on the Mount with its prohibitions on anger, lust, divorce, and oaths, as well as its “turn the other cheek,” “give your coat,” “go the extra mile” and “love those who persecute you” philosophy. Don’t tell anyone I said this, but “knowing and doing the right thing” is far more complicated than it first appears. So, what are we to do? We seek God’s wisdom from above, from beyond, from below and in the power of the Spirit. Certainly, that is a mouthful, but you’ve got to admit, it’s going places.
This sermon is based on Matthew 7:12 and 22:34-40. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: “Just do the right thing” sounds easy enough, but how do we know what the right thing is? “Just do what the New Testament says” sounds like good advice until you are confronted five times with “greet one another with a holy kiss” and other such anachronisms. “Just do what Jesus says” sounds great until you read the Sermon on the Mount with its prohibitions on anger, lust, divorce, and oaths, as well as its “turn the other cheek,” “give your coat,” “go the extra mile” and “love those who persecute you” philosophy. Don’t tell anyone I said this, but “knowing and doing the right thing” is far more complicated than it first appears. So, what are we to do? We seek God’s wisdom from above, from beyond, from below and in the power of the Spirit. Certainly, that is a mouthful, but you’ve got to admit, it’s going places.
This sermon is based on Matthew 5:17-20. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: “Just do the right thing” sounds easy enough, but how do we know what the right thing is? “Just do what the New Testament says” sounds like good advice until you are confronted five times with “greet one another with a holy kiss” and other such anachronisms. “Just do what Jesus says” sounds great until you read the Sermon on the Mount with its prohibitions on anger, lust, divorce, and oaths, as well as its “turn the other cheek,” “give your coat,” “go the extra mile” and “love those who persecute you” philosophy. Don’t tell anyone I said this, but “knowing and doing the right thing” is far more complicated than it first appears. So, what are we to do? We seek God’s wisdom from above, from beyond, from below and in the power of the Spirit. Certainly, that is a mouthful, but you’ve got to admit, it’s going places.
This sermon introduces our new teaching series and is based on Matthew 5:38-48. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: “Just do the right thing” sounds easy enough, but how do we know what the right thing is? “Just do what the New Testament says” sounds like good advice until you are confronted five times with “greet one another with a holy kiss” and other such anachronisms. “Just do what Jesus says” sounds great until you read the Sermon on the Mount with its prohibitions on anger, lust, divorce, and oaths, as well as its “turn the other cheek,” “give your coat,” “go the extra mile” and “love those who persecute you” philosophy. Don’t tell anyone I said this, but “knowing and doing the right thing” is far more complicated than it first appears. So, what are we to do? We seek God’s wisdom from above, from beyond, from below and in the power of the Spirit. Certainly, that is a mouthful, but you’ve got to admit, it’s going places.
This sermon is based on John 20:1-18 and concludes this teaching series. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Usually, when we say that a person is an individual after our own heart, it is because we have seen similarities to things that we enjoy. A man who loves coffee is a man after my own heart. A woman who loves movies is a woman after my own heart. Anyone who loves big dogs is a person after my own heart. But is Jesus a man after my own heart? Or more to the point: Is he a man after your own heart? In all honesty, I am not so sure that Jesus and I have that much in common. Don’t get me wrong, I really, really like Jesus and I am so thankful for all that he has done for me; but if hard pressed, I am not so sure that I could say that I love Jesus with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Again, I like him a lot, but I fear my desire falls short of love. I wish it was otherwise, but Jesus is not a man after my own heart. But make no mistake about it. Jesus is after my own heart. He wants us to love him with our whole being and not just our heads. And here’s the good news: he is relentless in the pursuit of our hearts and love. He “IS” a God after our own hearts. How do we know that? Because time and time again in the gospels, we see Jesus reach out to individuals and touch them with grace with the result being they loved him. Maybe we can learn to do the same.
This sermon is based on Luke 19:1-10. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Usually, when we say that a person is an individual after our own heart, it is because we have seen similarities to things that we enjoy. A man who loves coffee is a man after my own heart. A woman who loves movies is a woman after my own heart. Anyone who loves big dogs is a person after my own heart. But is Jesus a man after my own heart? Or more to the point: Is he a man after your own heart? In all honesty, I am not so sure that Jesus and I have that much in common. Don’t get me wrong, I really, really like Jesus and I am so thankful for all that he has done for me; but if hard pressed, I am not so sure that I could say that I love Jesus with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Again, I like him a lot, but I fear my desire falls short of love. I wish it was otherwise, but Jesus is not a man after my own heart. But make no mistake about it. Jesus is after my own heart. He wants us to love him with our whole being and not just our heads. And here’s the good news: he is relentless in the pursuit of our hearts and love. He “IS” a God after our own hearts. How do we know that? Because time and time again in the gospels, we see Jesus reach out to individuals and touch them with grace with the result being they loved him. Maybe we can learn to do the same.
This sermon is based on Luke 10:38-42. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Usually, when we say that a person is an individual after our own heart, it is because we have seen similarities to things that we enjoy. A man who loves coffee is a man after my own heart. A woman who loves movies is a woman after my own heart. Anyone who loves big dogs is a person after my own heart. But is Jesus a man after my own heart? Or more to the point: Is he a man after your own heart? In all honesty, I am not so sure that Jesus and I have that much in common. Don’t get me wrong, I really, really like Jesus and I am so thankful for all that he has done for me; but if hard pressed, I am not so sure that I could say that I love Jesus with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Again, I like him a lot, but I fear my desire falls short of love. I wish it was otherwise, but Jesus is not a man after my own heart. But make no mistake about it. Jesus is after my own heart. He wants us to love him with our whole being and not just our heads. And here’s the good news: he is relentless in the pursuit of our hearts and love. He “IS” a God after our own hearts. How do we know that? Because time and time again in the gospels, we see Jesus reach out to individuals and touch them with grace with the result being they loved him. Maybe we can learn to do the same.
This sermon is based on John 21:15-19. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Usually, when we say that a person is an individual after our own heart, it is because we have seen similarities to things that we enjoy. A man who loves coffee is a man after my own heart. A woman who loves movies is a woman after my own heart. Anyone who loves big dogs is a person after my own heart. But is Jesus a man after my own heart? Or more to the point: Is he a man after your own heart? In all honesty, I am not so sure that Jesus and I have that much in common. Don’t get me wrong, I really, really like Jesus and I am so thankful for all that he has done for me; but if hard pressed, I am not so sure that I could say that I love Jesus with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Again, I like him a lot, but I fear my desire falls short of love. I wish it was otherwise, but Jesus is not a man after my own heart. But make no mistake about it. Jesus is after my own heart. He wants us to love him with our whole being and not just our heads. And here’s the good news: he is relentless in the pursuit of our hearts and love. He “IS” a God after our own hearts. How do we know that? Because time and time again in the gospels, we see Jesus reach out to individuals and touch them with grace with the result being they loved him. Maybe we can learn to do the same.
This sermon introduces our new sermon series and is based on Luke 7:36-50. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Usually, when we say that a person is an individual after our own heart, it is because we have seen similarities to things that we enjoy. A man who loves coffee is a man after my own heart. A woman who loves movies is a woman after my own heart. Anyone who loves big dogs is a person after my own heart. But is Jesus a man after my own heart? Or more to the point: Is he a man after your own heart? In all honesty, I am not so sure that Jesus and I have that much in common. Don’t get me wrong, I really, really like Jesus and I am so thankful for all that he has done for me; but if hard pressed, I am not so sure that I could say that I love Jesus with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Again, I like him a lot, but I fear my desire falls short of love. I wish it was otherwise, but Jesus is not a man after my own heart. But make no mistake about it. Jesus is after my own heart. He wants us to love him with our whole being and not just our heads. And here’s the good news: he is relentless in the pursuit of our hearts and love. He “IS” a God after our own hearts. How do we know that? Because time and time again in the gospels, we see Jesus reach out to individuals and touch them with grace with the result being they loved him. Maybe we can learn to do the same.
This sermon is based on 2 Corinthians 5:18-21. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
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Let’s be honest: for most of us, the idea of sharing the good news of Jesus with our friends is really bad news. Talking about spiritual issues with those around us is a sure way to lose friends and annoy people. But again and again, we are called to be Jesus’ witnesses to those around us (I know, that’s more bad news). But what if we could develop a skill (what some may call a “knack”) that makes witnessing less of a chore and more of a relationship? What if evangelism wasn’t trying to get someone to sign on the dotted line, but rather, loving the people God puts in our path? And what if we could learn these skills so that we could have a knack of engaging in spiritual conversations or a knack of asking penetrating questions or a knack of inviting people to seek God. And all of this is something we can learn and develop. Evangelism: it’s the knack of loving people so that they find God. Now, that’s good news.
This sermon is based on Acts 3:12-21. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Let’s be honest: for most of us, the idea of sharing the good news of Jesus with our friends is really bad news. Talking about spiritual issues with those around us is a sure way to lose friends and annoy people. But again and again, we are called to be Jesus’ witnesses to those around us (I know, that’s more bad news). But what if we could develop a skill (what some may call a “knack”) that makes witnessing less of a chore and more of a relationship? What if evangelism wasn’t trying to get someone to sign on the dotted line, but rather, loving the people God puts in our path? And what if we could learn these skills so that we could have a knack of engaging in spiritual conversations or a knack of asking penetrating questions or a knack of inviting people to seek God. And all of this is something we can learn and develop. Evangelism: it’s the knack of loving people so that they find God. Now, that’s good news.
This sermon is based on 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 20-28. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Let’s be honest: for most of us, the idea of sharing the good news of Jesus with our friends is really bad news. Talking about spiritual issues with those around us is a sure way to lose friends and annoy people. But again and again, we are called to be Jesus’ witnesses to those around us (I know, that’s more bad news). But what if we could develop a skill (what some may call a “knack”) that makes witnessing less of a chore and more of a relationship? What if evangelism wasn’t trying to get someone to sign on the dotted line, but rather, loving the people God puts in our path? And what if we could learn these skills so that we could have a knack of engaging in spiritual conversations or a knack of asking penetrating questions or a knack of inviting people to seek God. And all of this is something we can learn and develop. Evangelism: it’s the knack of loving people so that they find God. Now, that’s good news.
This sermon is based on Matthew 5:14-16. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Let’s be honest: for most of us, the idea of sharing the good news of Jesus with our friends is really bad news. Talking about spiritual issues with those around us is a sure way to lose friends and annoy people. But again and again, we are called to be Jesus’ witnesses to those around us (I know, that’s more bad news). But what if we could develop a skill (what some may call a “knack”) that makes witnessing less of a chore and more of a relationship? What if evangelism wasn’t trying to get someone to sign on the dotted line, but rather, loving the people God puts in our path? And what if we could learn these skills so that we could have a knack of engaging in spiritual conversations or a knack of asking penetrating questions or a knack of inviting people to seek God. And all of this is something we can learn and develop. Evangelism: it’s the knack of loving people so that they find God. Now, that’s good news.
This sermon is based on Colossians 4:2-6. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Let’s be honest: for most of us, the idea of sharing the good news of Jesus with our friends is really bad news. Talking about spiritual issues with those around us is a sure way to lose friends and annoy people. But again and again, we are called to be Jesus’ witnesses to those around us (I know, that’s more bad news). But what if we could develop a skill (what some may call a “knack”) that makes witnessing less of a chore and more of a relationship? What if evangelism wasn’t trying to get someone to sign on the dotted line, but rather, loving the people God puts in our path? And what if we could learn these skills so that we could have a knack of engaging in spiritual conversations or a knack of asking penetrating questions or a knack of inviting people to seek God. And all of this is something we can learn and develop. Evangelism: it’s the knack of loving people so that they find God. Now, that’s good news.
We welcome our guest speaker, Adam Feldman, to our pulpit this Sunday with a sermon based on John 4:7-15. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Let’s be honest: for most of us, the idea of sharing the good news of Jesus with our friends is really bad news. Talking about spiritual issues with those around us is a sure way to lose friends and annoy people. But again and again, we are called to be Jesus’ witnesses to those around us (I know, that’s more bad news). But what if we could develop a skill (what some may call a “knack”) that makes witnessing less of a chore and more of a relationship? What if evangelism wasn’t trying to get someone to sign on the dotted line, but rather, loving the people God puts in our path? And what if we could learn these skills so that we could have a knack of engaging in spiritual conversations or a knack of asking penetrating questions or a knack of inviting people to seek God. And all of this is something we can learn and develop. Evangelism: it’s the knack of loving people so that they find God. Now, that’s good news.
We begin our summer teaching series this week, "Developing a Knack to Share." This introductory sermon is based on Acts 4:23-31. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
Let’s be honest: for most of us, the idea of sharing the good news of Jesus with our friends is really bad news. Talking about spiritual issues with those around us is a sure way to lose friends and annoy people. But again and again, we are called to be Jesus’ witnesses to those around us (I know, that’s more bad news). But what if we could develop a skill (what some may call a “knack”) that makes witnessing less of a chore and more of a relationship? What if evangelism wasn’t trying to get someone to sign on the dotted line, but rather, loving the people God puts in our path? And what if we could learn these skills so that we could have a knack of engaging in spiritual conversations or a knack of asking penetrating questions or a knack of inviting people to seek God. And all of this is something we can learn and develop. Evangelism: it’s the knack of loving people so that they find God. Now, that’s good news.
We were pleased to have our director of international ministries, Chris Zang, deliver this sermon, a companion to our series, Paul and the Revolution of Grace. This sermon is based on Ephesians 6:10-18. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 6:9-10. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 5:22-26. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 5:22-26. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 5:22-26. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 2:19-21; 4:4-7. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 2:19-21. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 5:13-21. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 5:1-6. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This sermon is based on Galatians 3:15-25. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
This Mother's Day sermon is part of our "Paul and the Revolution of Grace" series and is based on Galatians 3:26-29. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
We begin a new teaching series this week with an introductory sermon based on Galatians 1:1-5. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW:
At River’s Edge, we talk a lot about grace. We talk about saving grace, amazing grace, irresistible grace, unconditional grace, common grace, pure grace, unmerited grace, enabling grace, sacrificial grace, sustaining grace, superabundant grace, and marvelous, infinite, matchless grace. And we warn about cheap grace, falls from grace and children who were not born on Tuesday (because only Tuesday’s child is full of grace). But talk, like some forms of grace, is cheap. And sometimes, we use the word without knowing exactly what it means or how it works itself out in our lives. And sometimes, we forget how revolutionary grace was back then and how revolutionary it is today! In this series, we want to look at how grace changes everything--our puny definitions, our misunderstandings, our limited perspectives, our faulty assumptions and especially how grace works itself out in our lives. At River’s Edge, it’s all about grace because grace is absolutely revolutionary! You need proof? Ask anyone who was born on Tuesday!
We are pleased to welcome Adam Feldman as our guest speaker in this service with a message based on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
Our Resurrection Sunday sermon is based on John 20:11-23. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
Our Palm Sunday sermon is based on Luke 19:35-44. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
This sermon is based on James 5:12-20. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . . “It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 4:13- 5:11. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . . “It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 4:4-12. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . . “It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 3:13-4:3. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . . “It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 3:1-12. You can also view each week's sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . . “It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 2:14-26. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . .
“It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 2:14-26. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . .
“It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 2:1-13. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . .
“It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 1:22-27. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . .
“It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 1:19-27. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . .
“It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon is based on James 1:2-18. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . .
“It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon introduces our series and is based on James 1:1-12. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Imagine it’s 50 AD, and you are riding your camel. You’re headed up to Jerusalem from Galilee, and you’ve lost all your favorite Galilean radio stations. It’s a long ride without tunes, and so you flip the dial to see what you can find. Suddenly, a station comes in loud and clear. . . .
“It’s 10 o’clock, and you’re listening to FM 108, ‘all James all the time—all wisdom all the time—all Messiah all the time.’ You might even say, ‘all Sermon on the Mount—all the time.’ And you’re not just listening to some Johnny-come-lately station either. We were the very first. On the air since the mid 40’s. We were there from the beginning to get you to where you want to go. So, sit back and enjoy 108 verses of pure wisdom from the brother who was there from the beginning, then lost his way, but then was found. And if he can make the journey, you can, too. But remember, listening is good. Putting it into practice, better. That’s why we call it, First Mission—put these things into practice first, and you’ll be well on your way. FM 108, the very best of James for you.”
This sermon concludes our series and is based on Jeremiah 31:23-34. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Predictable, predictable, predictable—Christmas has become way too predictable. You’re going to run around too much, spend too much and eat too much. There are going to be Christmas cookies (never enough), Christmas carols (just right) and ugly Christmas sweaters (way, way too many). You’re going to watch at least one Christmas movie (“Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”) and one Christmas special (“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.”). And I could go on, but you get the point. Christmas has become predictable, predictable, predictable—which is odd because the first Christmas was anything but predictable. In fact, it was totally unexpected in almost every way (let’s be honest, it was more than that, it was unexpected, unexpected, unexpected). But maybe that is the point. Maybe an unexpected Christmas reveals an unexpected God, a God who is more gracious and good and loving than we could ever have imagined. That’s the big idea behind our new Christmas series, TheUnexpected God.
This sermon is based on Luke 1:46-55. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Predictable, predictable, predictable—Christmas has become way too predictable. You’re going to run around too much, spend too much and eat too much. There are going to be Christmas cookies (never enough), Christmas carols (just right) and ugly Christmas sweaters (way, way too many). You’re going to watch at least one Christmas movie (“Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”) and one Christmas special (“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.”). And I could go on, but you get the point. Christmas has become predictable, predictable, predictable—which is odd because the first Christmas was anything but predictable. In fact, it was totally unexpected in almost every way (let’s be honest, it was more than that, it was unexpected, unexpected, unexpected). But maybe that is the point. Maybe an unexpected Christmas reveals an unexpected God, a God who is more gracious and good and loving than we could ever have imagined. That’s the big idea behind our new Christmas series, TheUnexpected God.
This Christmas Eve sermon is based on Luke 2:8-15. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Predictable, predictable, predictable—Christmas has become way too predictable. You’re going to run around too much, spend too much and eat too much. There are going to be Christmas cookies (never enough), Christmas carols (just right) and ugly Christmas sweaters (way, way too many). You’re going to watch at least one Christmas movie (“Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”) and one Christmas special (“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.”). And I could go on, but you get the point. Christmas has become predictable, predictable, predictable—which is odd because the first Christmas was anything but predictable. In fact, it was totally unexpected in almost every way (let’s be honest, it was more than that, it was unexpected, unexpected, unexpected). But maybe that is the point. Maybe an unexpected Christmas reveals an unexpected God, a God who is more gracious and good and loving than we could ever have imagined. That’s the big idea behind our new Christmas series, TheUnexpected God.
This sermon is based on John 1:1-18. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Predictable, predictable, predictable—Christmas has become way too predictable. You’re going to run around too much, spend too much and eat too much. There are going to be Christmas cookies (never enough), Christmas carols (just right) and ugly Christmas sweaters (way, way too many). You’re going to watch at least one Christmas movie (“Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”) and one Christmas special (“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.”). And I could go on, but you get the point. Christmas has become predictable, predictable, predictable—which is odd because the first Christmas was anything but predictable. In fact, it was totally unexpected in almost every way (let’s be honest, it was more than that, it was unexpected, unexpected, unexpected). But maybe that is the point. Maybe an unexpected Christmas reveals an unexpected God, a God who is more gracious and good and loving than we could ever have imagined. That’s the big idea behind our new Christmas series, TheUnexpected God.
This sermon is based on Matthew 2:1-12. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Predictable, predictable, predictable—Christmas has become way too predictable. You’re going to run around too much, spend too much and eat too much. There are going to be Christmas cookies (never enough), Christmas carols (just right) and ugly Christmas sweaters (way, way too many). You’re going to watch at least one Christmas movie (“Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”) and one Christmas special (“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.”). And I could go on, but you get the point. Christmas has become predictable, predictable, predictable—which is odd because the first Christmas was anything but predictable. In fact, it was totally unexpected in almost every way (let’s be honest, it was more than that, it was unexpected, unexpected, unexpected). But maybe that is the point. Maybe an unexpected Christmas reveals an unexpected God, a God who is more gracious and good and loving than we could ever have imagined. That’s the big idea behind our new Christmas series, TheUnexpected God.
This sermon is based on Matthew 1:18-25. You can also view each week’s sermon/worship service on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ncsq_QNvCv61bIwKUpP5A
SERIES OVERVIEW: Predictable, predictable, predictable—Christmas has become way too predictable. You’re going to run around too much, spend too much and eat too much. There are going to be Christmas cookies (never enough), Christmas carols (just right) and ugly Christmas sweaters (way, way too many). You’re going to watch at least one Christmas movie (“Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”) and one Christmas special (“Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.”). And I could go on, but you get the point. Christmas has become predictable, predictable, predictable—which is odd because the first Christmas was anything but predictable. In fact, it was totally unexpected in almost every way (let’s be honest, it was more than that, it was unexpected, unexpected, unexpected). But maybe that is the point. Maybe an unexpected Christmas reveals an unexpected God, a God who is more gracious and good and loving than we could ever have imagined. That’s the big idea behind our new Christmas series, TheUnexpected God.