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In today's sermon we continue the sermon series "Out of the Wilderness." Times of wilderness can be times of hunger. In the wilderness we learn that Jesus, the bread of heaven, offers nourishment for our souls.
God's mighty acts of salvation are revealed in scripture during wilderness experiences. Although we often tend to resist the struggle of the wilderness, there are lessons to learn in the wilderness to strengthen our faith. In today's sermon we learn that wilderness times are times when God seeks to save the lost.
During the season of Lent we reflect on the role of the wilderness for drawing us closer to God. In today's sermon we see that wilderness times are times of searching. We will do well to search for Jesus among the poor, among sinners, and among the meek.
The divine voice that spoke to the disciples when Jesus was transfigured saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen, listen to him" was an invitation for Jesus' closest disciples to continue following Jesus into the conflict of the cross. As followers of Jesus we too are called to carry our cross and follow the way of Jesus through humility, poverty, and seeking the mission of God.
God's love is revealed in the generosity of sending Jesus. The generous love of God in Jesus is revealed in us as we demonstrate love for one another.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught the disciples to be perfect as the Heavenly Father is perfect. Christian perfection is not about being perfect in performance or duty. Christian perfection is about doing everything out of love for God and neighbor.
Bro. Louis Johnson preaches on the topic of using our words with care.
On Epiphany Sunday we remember the Magi who traveled from a distant land to worship Jesus. They were guided by a celestial light to see the One who came as the Light. Beginning a new year is an appropriate time to reflect on daily practices that draw us in our spiritual journey to seek Jesus.
Luke's Gospel portrays Jesus maturing in the favor of both God and humanity. The word translated as "favor" in this scripture is the same word also translated as "grace." We can see that there was never a time when God's grace has not gone before us to prepare the way for us to receive salvation through Jesus Christ.
The Magnificat, Mary's song of praise, declares God's love embodied within the child of her womb. The miracle of Christmas is not that the world makes room for Jesus. The miracle of Christmas is that the love of God in Jesus Christ makes room for the brokenness of humanity.
Isaiah's song of deliverance during a time of crisis calls God's people to make room for joy through proclaiming God's promises, God's presence, and God's power.
At the birth of John the Baptist, his father Zechariah delivered a prophetic oracle that he would prepare the way for the One who would guide our feet in the way of peace.
Advent is a season for preparing our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ. Our ability to receive God's gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love are determined by our willingness to make room for Jesus Christ.
The spiritual discipline of prayer guards the heart and mind against anxious thoughts. Prayer becomes the source for a heart that flows with gratitude and joy.
With thanks to God we remember and bear witness to God's grace in the lives of the saints.
With a touch from Jesus' clothing and the touch of Jesus' hand two different women experience the healing power of faith in Jesus. We too can approach Jesus to experience the healing touch of faith.
Laity Sunday Sermon by Lay Speaker Bro. Daryl Hopple
Today's scripture lesson teaches that all things in heaven and earth will be gathered in Jesus Christ. We rise to meet the moment by seeking union with Jesus Christ with our hearts, minds, and actions.
What sorrow are you carrying? The Psalmist describes a time of restoration when those who sow in tears will reap shouts of joy (Psalm 126). Throughout the Bible the metaphor of harvest is used to describe God's judgment. In his letter to the Galatians Paul describes a harvest of eternal life for those who do not grow weary in sowing seeds of the Spirit. God has a way of using the sorrows we carry as seeds for joy whenever we choose to follow the Spirit instead of our selfish ways.
Paul's message to the Corinthians stresses both the urgency and responsibility of God's grace. We are called to meet the moment of struggle, temptation, and despair with grace that endures, overcomes, and hopes against all odds.
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