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Feb 2020
Review this special message from February 2020, from Pastor Scott Walters sermons series: New Year, Same Promises! We live in a time when we are confronted by a myriad of choices. Paper or plastic? Small, medium, large, or super? Organic or conventional? Having options from which to choose is a staple of the American dream—a preferred cultural value that fosters our illusion of autonomy. Therefore, the choices offered to the Hebrews in Deuteronomy 30:15-20 does not sit well with us as it gives offers only two options, life or death? What does it mean for us to choose life? Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. Download the text of the message by clicking on the “Download” button. Listen to the message by clicking on the “Listen” button. Scripture: Deuteronomy 30: 15-20, Psalm 119: 1-8 ...
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Feb 2020
Review this special message from February 2020, from Pastor Scott Walters sermons series: New Year, Same Promises! In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk, Annie Dillard writes, “You do not have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is necessary.” Called to be the light of the world, we are summoned into the dark places around us, bearing the light of Christ. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. Download the text of the message by clicking on the “Download” button. Listen to the message by clicking on the “Listen” button. Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20 ...
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Feb 2020
Review this special message from February 2020, from Pastor Scott Walters sermons series: New Year, Same Promises! Whenever we hear the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12), we are struck by their poetic beauty and, at the same time, overwhelmed by their perceived impracticality for the world in which we live. Yet, at the heart of the Beatitudes is the call for us to be disciples who live out the virtues of these blessings in pursuit of righteousness grounded in God’s righteousness. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. Download the text of the message by clicking on the “Download” button. Listen to the message by clicking on the “Listen” button. Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 ...
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Jan 2020
Review this special message from January 2020, from Pastor Scott Walters sermons series: New Year, Same Promises! When we reflect upon Jesus’ calling of the first disciples (Matthew 4:12-23), we are reminded that Jesus still seeks out followers, calling us to imitate his radical vision for a life of action and service. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. Download the text of the message by clicking on the “Download” button. Listen to the message by clicking on the “Listen” button. Scripture: Matthew 4: 12-23, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27: 4-9 ...
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Jan 2020
Review this special message from January 2020, from Pastor Scott Walters sermons series: New Year, Same Promises! Paul teaches us in 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 to be grateful for the gifts that God has given to the church even with its frailties—gifts of understanding and caring, gifts of words that help and heal, gifts of faithfulness to Jesus Christ, gifts of shared community. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. Download the text of the message by clicking on the “Download” button. Listen to the message by clicking on the “Listen” button. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 ...
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Jan 2020
Review this special message from January 2020, from Pastor Scott Walters sermons series: New Year, Same Promises! Remembering Jesus’ baptism gives us pause to consider what baptism is—a visual, tactile reminder of the image in which we were created, as persons of intrinsic and infinite value. Our service will include a time of Baptismal Renewal. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. Download the text of the message by clicking on the “Download” button. Listen to the message by clicking on the “Listen” button. Scripture: Matthew 3: 13-17 ...
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