Category: Faith
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This sermon highlights the connection between the letters to Philemon and Colossians. The letters emphasize who Christ is as well as the practical implications of faith in Christ. The transformation brought by trusting in Jesus is illustrated through the relationship between Onesimus and Philemon, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation through the transformation of…
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This message emphasizes faith in action. It calls for prayer, proclamation of the Gospel, and perseverance in community. The second part highlights the diverse individuals in the church, emphasizing the value of each person and their unique contributions to the collective effort.
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The following is a paper I wrote as part of my work toward a Master of Arts in Leadership, Theology, and Society at Regent College. A central message of the Christian faith is that God is saving humanity from the deadly effects of sin, and this salvation is accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus…
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The following is an automatically generated transcript with minor editing from the audio of a message I preached at Bergen Missionary Church. Lord, we are humbled by your invitation to participate in, in the work that you’re doing here on Earth, saving, rescuing. inviting people, people who don’t deserve your love people who don’t deserve…
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In John 13, Jesus gives the disciples two different “one another” commands. He tells them to wash one another’s feet and to love one another. In both cases, he says, do these things in the same ways that I have done them. He says, just as I have washed your feet, so you wash one…
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God has my attention in way lately that I’ve not ever experienced before. I’m not very old, but I’m approaching 40 which involves a new level of reflection that comes with knowing that if I’m going to do anything important, I better get on with it. So I ask, what can I do that could…
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I was a young adult when I was first introduced to the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer at a weekly breakfast book club. I was fascinated by Bonhoeffer’s story, his wisdom, and his boldness. A few years later, in my freshman year of college, I had the opportunity to take a course that focused on his…
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I am participating with God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in the renewal of Creation. I am a messenger, delivering the proclamation of Jesus as our eternal king. The kingdom ruled by Jesus is not yet fully visible, but has begun to reveal itself. It is revealed when we are kind, generous,…
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This is a question that is very common: are we saved by faith or are we saved by obedience? This is a very troubling question, and I think it is the wrong question. If you have heard the gospel of Jesus, and have made a decision to believe that it is true. If you have…
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