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Text: Ruth 4:1-12
Sermon: God’s Hand in Our Shrewdness
Date: February 3, 2013
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We can sometimes fall into the error of believing that qualities such as shrewdness and ambition have no place in God’s plans. The story of Ruth 4 gives us a different perspective, as we see Boaz’s cleverness to secure Ruth as his wife.
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Text: Ruth 3
Sermon: God’s Hand in Our Risks
Date: January 27, 2013
Listen to audio: January 27, 2013 AM Sermon
On Sunday, January 27, we will continue studying the story of Ruth. This is a strange story where Naomi gives advice that puts Ruth in a risky situation. We will see how God’s hand works in our lives when we are in compromising situations.
Text: Ruth 2:14-23
Sermon: God’s Hand in Our Blessings
Date: January 20, 2013
Listen to audio: January 20, 2013 AM Sermon
Even when we decide to give up on hope, God continues to make His plans work.
On Sunday, January 20, we will continue studying the story of Ruth. We will see how God blesses His people, even when we might become resigned to the possibility that our status will never improve.
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Text: Ruth 2:1-13
Sermon: God’s Hand in Our Luck
Date: January 13, 2013
Listen to audio: January 13, 2012 AM Sermon
We often blame God for our troubles and ignore God when we experience success. In the first two chapters of Ruth, we get a glimpse of God’s hand working through trying circumstances, to restore peace in the lives of His people.
On Sunday, January 13, we will consider the story of Ruth, and how she “happened” to stumble into a situation where she and her mother-in-law were able to receive all they needed, and more. Was she just lucky?
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Text: Ruth 1
Sermon: God’s Hand in Our Suffering
Date: January 6, 2013
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In the book of Ruth, the Bible tells the story of a young woman who was lifted to prominence in Israel, even though she and her mother-in-law endured terrible trials. On January 6, we begin a series of sermons on this book.
When we experience suffering, we are inclined to wonder why, and ask questions about God’s intentions for our struggles. Naomi suffered multiple tragedies, which prompted her to let other know that she was bitter about her situation.
Suffering often leads to bitterness, and although the book of Ruth does not answer the questions we might have about why we are suffering, it does help us see how God responds to our trials.
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Date: December 30, 2012
Text: Acts 2:29-47
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On Sunday, December 30, Rev. Rich Blauw led our morning worship service.
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Text: John 1:14-18
Sermon: Word Became Flesh
Date: December 25, 2012
Listen to audio:Christmas Day 2012
On December 25, we will gather for a Christmas morning worship service at 9:30 am. Our message will focus on the truth of God being present in our midst as we conclude our Advent series on John 1.
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Text: John 1:12-13
Sermon: Word of Hope
Date: December 23, 2012
Listen to audio: December 23, 2012 AM Sermon
If you want to read the story of Jesus’ birth, you will probably look to the gospels of Matthew or Luke. There you find the stories of angels, shepherds, wise men, and a stable. You wouldn’t read Mark, because that gospel begins with Jesus’ ministry, and skips the story of His birth altogether. You probably would not read John, even though his gospel does contain a unique telling of the story of Christmas. This year, during the season of Advent, we will consider John’s unique telling of the Christmas narrative.
On December 23, our sermon focus on the hope that is found in Christ.
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Text: John 1:1-10
Sermon: Word in the World
Date: December 16, 2012
Listen to audio: December 16, 2012 AM Sermon
If you want to read the story of Jesus’ birth, you will probably look to the gospels of Matthew or Luke. There you find the stories of angels, shepherds, wise men, and a stable. You wouldn’t read Mark, because that gospel begins with Jesus’ ministry, and skips the story of His birth altogether. You probably would not read John, even though his gospel does contain a unique telling of the story of Christmas. This year, during the season of Advent, we will consider John’s unique telling of the Christmas narrative.
On December 16, our Sunday School Children will remind us of the story of Jesus’ birth, as they present the play, “The Good News Flash.”
Our sermon this morning will focus on Christ’s ongoing work through His people in the world.
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Text: John 1:3-5
Sermon: Word and Creation
Date: December 9, 2012
Listen to audio: December 9, 2012 AM Sermon
If you want to read the story of Jesus’ birth, you will probably look to the gospels of Matthew or Luke. There you find the stories of angels, shepherds, wise men, and a stable. You wouldn’t read Mark, because that gospel begins with Jesus’ ministry, and skips the story of His birth altogether. You probably would not read John, even though his gospel does contain a unique telling of the story of Christmas. This year, during the season of Advent, we will consider John’s unique telling of the Christmas narrative.