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Text:  Deuteronomy 10:17-19

Sermon:  Putting on the New You: Justice

Date:   April 21, 2013

Series:  Virtues

Most people have a natural sense of what is fair, and we are quick to complain when we believe we are treated unfairly.  On Sunday, we will consider God’s view of justice, and how that should be evident in the lives of His people.

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Guest Pastor:  Rev. Herm Schutt

Date:  April 14, 2013

This Sunday, Rev. Herm Schutt will be leading our morning and evening worship services.

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Text:  Proverbs 1:1-7

Sermon:  Putting on the New You: Wisdom

Date:  April 7, 2013

Series:  Virtues

On April 7, we will begin a new series of sermons that will explore biblical virtues.  Virtues are qualities of our character that bring blessings.  During each week of this series, we will consider a virtue that we can pursue as we strive to become more like Christ.  This week, we will consider the value of wisdom as described in Proverbs 1.

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Text:  John 21:1-25

Sermon:  Follow Me

Date:  March 24, 2013

Series:  No Wonder They Crucified Him

March 24 is the sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm Sunday.  During the season leading up to Easter, our sermon series will focus on some of the more confrontational and challenging messages that Jesus taught.  Today, our sermon will focus on Jesus’ high calling to discipleship.  He is not satisfied with a lukewarm, polite response to His message, but wants our lives committed to Him.

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Text:  Matthew 19:16-30

Sermon:  Check Your Bags

Date:  March 17, 2013

Series:  No Wonder They Crucified Him

March 17 is the fifth Sunday of Lent.  During the season leading up to Easter, our sermon series will focus on some of the more confrontational and challenging messages that Jesus taught.  Today, our sermon will focus on our natural response when Jesus seems to be asking more than we believe is reasonable.

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Text:  Luke 6:26-37

Sermon:  Give Outrageous Grace

Date:  March 10, 2013

Series:  No Wonder They Crucified Him

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March 10 is the fourth Sunday of Lent.  During the season leading up to Easter, our sermon series will focus on some of the more confrontational and challenging messages that Jesus taught.  Today, our sermon will focus on Jesus’ calling to do more than the bare minimum to demonstrate His love.

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Text:  Matthew 5:27-30

Sermon:  Patrol Your Pleasures

Date:   March 3, 2013

Series:  No Wonder They Crucified Him

March 3 is the third Sunday of Lent.  During the season leading up to Easter, our sermon series will focus on some of the more confrontational and challenging messages that Jesus taught.  Today, our sermon will focus on Christ’s calling to exercise self-control.

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Text:  Luke 6:37-40

Sermon:  Complete the Circle

Date:  February 24, 2013

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Series:  No Wonder They Crucified Him

February 24 is the second Sunday of Lent.  During the season leading up to Easter, our sermon series will focus on some of the more confrontational and challenging messages that Jesus taught.  Today, our sermon will focus on what happens when Jesus sets conditions.

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Guest Pastor:  Rev. Jim Stoel

Date:  February 17, 2013

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This Sunday, Rev. Jim Stoel will be leading our morning and evening worship services.

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Text:  Ruth 4:13-22

Sermon:  God’s Hand in Our Redemption

Date:  February 10, 2013

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The book of Ruth ends with an image of redemption that comes from a surprising place.  Naomi’s life has taken unexpected twists and turns throughout this story, but in the end, God provides for Naomi’s redemption in surprising ways.