Spiritual Practices for Holy Week

“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.” Soren Kierkegaard By Anthony Mullins, Church Planter, Durham, NC I suspect Danish theologian and philosopher Soren Kierkegaard was on to something truthful with the above statement. Prayer forms the person who prays. It forms us by … Continue reading "Spiritual Practices for Holy Week" Read the article

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Easter Jubilee

Celebrating the resurrection is much, much more than a day. After completing 40 days in preparation for Jesus’ resurrection, the church fathers set aside 50 days to celebrate that resurrection. Why 50 days? For a number of reasons, including these listed below. It was 50 days later when the Holy Spirit was poured out on … Continue reading "Easter Jubilee" Read the article

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Sermon for March 31, 2024 – Easter

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=rIICFXBk4ho Program Transcript In the quiet embrace of dawn, the world stirs with a promise of new life. As the sun’s first rays cast aside the shadows of the night, we are reminded of … Continue reading "Sermon for March 31, 2024 – Easter" Read the article

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Sermon for March 30, 2024 – Holy Saturday

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=2A-RpARDn3k Program Transcript There are moments in life that bridge the realms of what was and what will be. Places of transition, a threshold between what was and what will be. This is the … Continue reading "Sermon for March 30, 2024 – Holy Saturday" Read the article

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Sermon for March 29, 2024 – Good Friday

Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Watch on YouTube Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h1NrdAHlwQ Psalm 22:1-31 • Isaiah 52:13-53:12 • Hebrews 10:16-25 • John 18:1-19:42 Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion and death. This day is a somber one, traditionally held with an attitude of contemplation and solemnity, and we can pause … Continue reading "Sermon for March 29, 2024 – Good Friday" Read the article

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Sermon for March 28, 2024 – Maundy Thursday

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=l96pS19irio Program Transcript Love, a force both gentle and mighty, has the extraordinary power to transform hearts and souls. It is a beacon of light that guides us through the darkest of storms, a … Continue reading "Sermon for March 28, 2024 – Maundy Thursday" Read the article

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Sermon for March 24, 2024 – Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

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=e45wGOTilro Program Transcript In the midst of the changing seasons, when the world comes alive with the promise of renewal, we gather together to commemorate Palm Sunday. Today, the first day of Holy Week, … Continue reading "Sermon for March 24, 2024 – Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday" Read the article

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Sermon for March 17, 2024 – Fifth Sunday of Easter Preparation

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 March 17, 2024 – Fifth Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article

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Sermon for March 10, 2024 – Fourth Sunday of Easter Preparation

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 March 10, 2024 – Fourth Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article

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Sermon for March 3, 2024 – Third Sunday of Easter Preparation

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 March 3, 2024 – Third Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article

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