Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXibwo1bh-E Program Transcript Speaking of Life Script 4052 | A King Worth Celebrating Greg Williams We only have six more weeks to the end of another calendar year. … Continue reading "Sermon for November 20, 2022 – Proper 29, Reign of Christ" Read the article
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Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7b7gsS4Q40 Program Transcript Speaking Of Life 4051 │ Life’s Paradox Jeff Broadnax I’ve been privileged to attend the births of our four children, and as a result, I … Continue reading "Sermon for November 13, 2022 – Proper 28" Read the article
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Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube RSS Feed Google Podcast Spotify Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUq-XR16nIE Program Transcript Speaking of Life 4050 | False Assumptions Greg Williams A friend of mine was taking a web design class and one of the assignments was … Continue reading "Sermon for November 6, 2022 – Proper 27" Read the article
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One of the identifiers of a healthy church is its focus on the Christian calendar, which follows the birth, life, death, resurrection, ascension and return of Jesus. Worship services, church events, and missional outreach revolve around this calendar. The Christian calendar reminds us of God’s redemptive acts toward humanity. Jesus is at the center of … Continue reading "2022-2023 (Year A) RCL Pericopes" Read the article
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Our welcome and acceptance of a new person into our local expression of the Body is bearing witness to the reality of their membership and inclusion in God’s family. We are not the gatekeepers of Jesus’ kingdom. Inclusion doesn’t equal assimilation, total agreement, nor uniformity. Communicating inclusion is giving affirmation to that person: you are … Continue reading "Church Hack: Welcoming a New Person" Read the article
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We do not need to be sinless to be examples of Christ. Paul was bold. The outspoken apostle confronted his opposition seemingly fearlessly and continued to preach the gospel, despite very real threats to his life. He publicly chastised Peter when the leader of the disciples was caught turning his back on Gentile Christians to … Continue reading "Models of Christ" Read the article
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By Michael Morrison, President Grace Communion Seminary Paul, God loves everyone, so is there any real difference between people who believe and people who don’t? Yes, and no, depending on what respects you are talking about. He loves them all, yes, so they are the same in that respect. People are equally loved by God, … Continue reading "A Conversation with Paul About Unbelievers" Read the article
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Here are some practical steps shared by pastors and Love Avenue champions for building the Love Avenue in your congregation or fellowship group. Role of the Pastor: Linda Sitterley – Pastor, Junction City, OR Recognize that all members of your congregation/group have gifts for ministry. God is faithful and has given each member a gift; … Continue reading "Building the Love Avenue" Read the article
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Christmas is coming. The Advent season is coming. And like the diminutive workers at the North Pole, NOW is the time to begin preparing in earnest. By Tim Sitterley, Regional Director, US West I dropped by the small department store near where I live the other day to pick up some hornet spray. We had … Continue reading "Tis the Season…Really" Read the article
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One of the greatest characteristics of a leader is to have a teachable spirit. Full disclosure: I love to be right, and I love to have the answers for people. No surprise to anyone: I am often wrong and am sometimes too quick with an answer. This is why I continually pray for a teachable … Continue reading "The Blessing of Being Teachable" Read the article
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