Sermon for May 29, 2022 – Seventh Sunday of Easter

Speaking Of Life 4027 | Living Water Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Have you ever felt empty inside? Have you ever felt like life is one problem after another? Even when we feel like we have everything … Continue reading "Sermon for May 29, 2022 – Seventh Sunday of Easter" Read the article

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Sermon for May 22, 2022 – Sixth Sunday of Easter

Speaking Of Life 4026 | Don’t Settle for Less Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Have you ever settled for less in your relationships? Healthy relationships are not easy to maintain and require intentional hard work. David reminds … Continue reading "Sermon for May 22, 2022 – Sixth Sunday of Easter" Read the article

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Sermon for May 15, 2022 – Fifth Sunday in Easter

Speaking Of Life 4025 | No One Special, Just Chosen Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Differences often become excuses for us to exclude and separate. We even do this unconsciously, based on someone’s appearance, language, or outfit. … Continue reading "Sermon for May 15, 2022 – Fifth Sunday in Easter" Read the article

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Sermon for May 8, 2022 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

Speaking Of Life 4024 | Not Wanting the Shepherd Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Correctly interpreting scripture can be challenging. Yet, like a shepherd, Jesus’ voice guides us when we read the word of God. Even when … Continue reading "Sermon for May 8, 2022 – Fourth Sunday of Easter" Read the article

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Sermon for May 1, 2022 – Third Sunday of Easter

Speaking Of Life 4023 | A Different Sort of Power Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion There is no shortage of examples, today and in history, of individuals using their influence and power to control and harm others. … Continue reading "Sermon for May 1, 2022 – Third Sunday of Easter" Read the article

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Church Hack: Easter Prep

Easter Sunday is the most attended church service every year. It is also a great opportunity to invite those who don’t normally attend to visit your church, whether you are meeting online or in person. Here are some steps to make your Easter service last beyond the Hope Avenue experience on Sunday. #GCIchurchhacks Check out … Continue reading "Church Hack: Easter Prep" Read the article

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The God of the Open Tomb

Telling our youth about God’s willingness to bend reality for us gives them a taste of how good and glorious our God is. When I was the director of New Heights Summer Camp, it seemed like we got a significant rainstorm every year. The storms were rarely dangerous — more inconvenient than anything else. Once … Continue reading "The God of the Open Tomb" Read the article

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I’m Feeling Left Out…

What is the place for long-time elders and other church leaders within the new focus on the Love, Hope, and Faith Avenues of a healthy church? By Glen A Weber, Central Region Support Team, Coach Leadership in our denomination has been on a constant trajectory of growth over the past few decades. I began serving … Continue reading "I’m Feeling Left Out…" Read the article

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Welcoming Guests and Visitors

Prepare now for the guests and visitors the Spirit will lead to your church. By Daphne Sidney, Superintendent Australasia Have you considered how it might feel to be a first-time visitor to your local worship service? While long-time members may be very comfortable surrounded by familiar faces and friends, it is easy to forget how that … Continue reading "Welcoming Guests and Visitors" Read the article

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A Heartache for Our Neighborhoods

Jesus’ heartache for humanity informed his mission. Does it inform ours? By Heber Ticas, Superintendent, Latin America We often express a feeling of deep sorrow and anguish for others as a “heartache.” We use phrases like, “my heart aches for you,” “my heart is torn,” or “my heart is broken.” We are moved as we … Continue reading "A Heartache for Our Neighborhoods" Read the article

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