Rick Shallenberger

Sermon for November 24, 2024 – Reign of Christ

Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWMctZeHZ-c Program Transcript Christ the King Sunday Imagine knowing the end of the story before it unfolds. As we come to the end of our worship calendar for the year, we celebrate the victory … Continue reading "Sermon for November 24, 2024 – Reign of Christ" Read the article

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Sermon for November 17, 2024 – Proper 28

Welcome to this week’s episode, a special rerun from our Speaking of Life archive. We hope you find its timeless message as meaningful today as it was when it was first shared. Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion … Continue reading "Sermon for November 17, 2024 – Proper 28" Read the article

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Sermon for November 10, 2024 – Proper 27

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Sermon for November 3, 2024 – Proper 26

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Everyone Here Loves You

Every young person in church should know that every person in church loves them. By Dishon Mills, Pastor, Steele Creek, NC Recently, I was blessed to have an amazing conversation with one of our youngest members. For those who do not know, three-year-olds are amazing conversationalists. When they speak, there are no agreed upon topics … Continue reading "Everyone Here Loves You" Read the article

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Ready for an ADVENTure?

Here are some Advent ideas for your congregation/fellowship group. By Phillip Hopwood, Elder Emeritus, Australia Celebration and worship are at the heart of communal spiritual formation. Advent marks the beginning of our worship calendar, setting us off on the journey once again, providing a season of opportunity to join together in learning about and responding … Continue reading "Ready for an ADVENTure?" Read the article

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Learning to Fight the Good Fight

Most of our fights are not physical. By Rick Shallenberger, Editor Several years ago, two friends and I were walking home from a restaurant talking and laughing as we crossed the street. We barely noticed the young men heading in the opposite direction. We rounded a corner and suddenly my friend James let out a … Continue reading "Learning to Fight the Good Fight" Read the article

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Celebrating in Hope

Nuts and bolts of the Hope Avenue By Linda Rex, Elder Our journey in GCI towards Healthy Church includes a deeper understanding of our hope in Christ. Our Hope Avenue team ensures that our Sunday services provide a warm welcome, fellowship, worship, and inspired preaching, which refresh us with the hope of Jesus. Markers of … Continue reading "Celebrating in Hope" Read the article

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A Big Thank You to Our Pastors

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we want to acknowledge that our pastors are reflections of Jesus Christ. By Audie Santibanez, Pastor and National Director, Philippines We want to take time to share our appreciation for our pastors. Thank you for all you do that we see, and thank you for all you do that … Continue reading "A Big Thank You to Our Pastors" Read the article

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Under-shepherd of Christ

What does it mean to be an under-shepherd under the “good shepherd”? By Danny Zachariah, Superintendent, Asia The indelible image of Christ washing the feet of the disciples is a powerful reminder that we are to be servant leaders to our congregations. We learn this by following the example of our good shepherd who set … Continue reading "Under-shepherd of Christ" Read the article

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