The Easter prep (Lent) season, which begins on Ash Wednesday and continues until Holy Saturday, is full of meaning for us. On Wednesday, February 14, millions of our brothers and sisters around the globe will have a bit of ash on their foreheads in the form of a cross. Though our denomination doesn’t observe this … Continue reading "Easter Preparation" Read the article
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 February 25, 2024 — Second Sunday in Easter Preparation" Read the article
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 February 18 – First Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article
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. Check out the March Church Hack and consider using our linked Easter icons and imagery to make your Easter service last beyond the Hope Avenue experience on Sunday. … Continue reading "Church Hack: Easter Service Tips & Tools" Read the article
Adapted and paraphrased from Living the Christian Year, by Bobby Gross. Palm/Passion Sunday – This is a week to follow Jesus and vicariously enter in his suffering. Imagine laying your coat in the road before him as a sign of honor and respect. Wave your palm branch over him as you worship and shout Hosanna, … Continue reading "Spiritual Responses for Holy Week and Easter" Read the article
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=uGe6bENKFlY Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5018 | Two Kinds of People in the World Greg Williams Have you ever heard someone say, “There are two kinds of … Continue reading "Sermon for March 26, 2023 – Fifth Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article
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=Lwvue532hkI Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5017 | He Sees the Heart Jeff Broadnax I once saw someone wearing a t-shirt that said, “I don’t know why judges … Continue reading "Sermon for March 19, 2023 – Fourth Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article
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=rvFh7fJMtfs Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5016 | Busy Work Greg Williams Have you ever been assigned “busy work?” I despise doing “busy work?” It’s the type of … Continue reading "Sermon for March 12, 2023 – Third Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article
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=ONSHPzH-tBA Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5015 | Blessed to Be a Blessing Cara Garrity There is a popular old hymn called “Count Your Blessings”. The chorus simply … Continue reading "Sermon for March 5, 2023 – Second Sunday of Easter Preparation" Read the article
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=4g1sByY4S1Y Program Transcript Speaking of Life 5014 | Consulting the Physician Greg Williams I recently went to an oil change station to have my vehicle serviced. As I … Continue reading "Sermon for February 26, 2023 – First Sunday in Easter Preparation" Read the article
