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Text:  Micah 6:8

Sermon:  Putting on the New You:  Kindness

Date:  June 2, 2013

Series:  Virtues

Kindness may seem like a lukewarm virtue, but it is an essential part of the kind of character that God desires to develop in us.  This Sunday we will consider God’s desire to see demonstrate the virtue of kindness.

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Text:  Proverbs 14:29

Sermon:  Putting on the New You:  Patience

Date:  May 26, 2013

Series:  Virtues

Patience is a virtue that we would like to have, but we hope we never have to put it into practice.  On Sunday morning we will see how God’s will calls us to be willing to suffer and sacrifice for His Kingdom.

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Text:  2 Peter 3:14

Sermon:  Putting on the New You:  Diligence

Date:  May 19, 2013

Series:  Virtues

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Following Christ is not an occasional hobby that we can pick up in our spare time, and then leave it alone for a while.  In 2 Peter, the Bible challenges us to take our faith seriously by constantly pursuing Christ’s will for our lives.

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Text:  1 Corinthians 10:24

Sermon:  Putting on the New You:  Generosity

Date:  May 12, 2013

Series:  Virtues

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Generosity is not merely a financial matter, but a way of living.  On Sunday, we will see what the Bible has to teach us about living generously in a way that goes beyond giving money.

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Text:  Deuteronomy 31:7

Sermon:  Putting on the New You: Courage

Date:  May 5, 2013

Series:  Virtues

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Courage and foolishness can look very similar, depending on the circumstances.  This Sunday, we will consider the value of true courage, and explore examples of what that might look like in our lives.

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Text:  Proverbs 25:28

Sermon:  Putting on the New You: Self Control

Date:  April 28, 2013

Series:  Virtues

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We like to have power and authority, because we believe it enables us to accomplish great things.  In Proverbs, we see that one of the greatest hindrances to obtaining power and authority is our inability to control our own desires.  Self-control is a crucial element for living a God-honoring, productive life.

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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.