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“Thirst Things First”–Sermon of March 27, 2011
Exodus 17:1-7 From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2The people quarrelled with Moses, and said, ‘Give us water to drink.’ Moses said to them, ‘Why do you quarrel with…
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Sermon of March 20, 2011–“Boldly Being Born”
John 3:1-17 3Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2He came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.’ 3Jesus answered…
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“Storm Front Coming: The Bible in the Music of Johnny Cash”
March 13, 2011 10:15 a.m. A Multi-media presentation of the Bible in the music of country legend Johnny Cash. “Storm Front Coming” will look at the nature of temptation, sin, and what we can hope for in the future.
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Transfiguration Sunday Meditation–March 6
Matthew 17:1-9: Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.…
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Weekly Update–March 3, 2011
Dear Friends at Emmanuel Reformed Church, Wishing you many blessings as we approach Lent. First, you voted and the tally is in: On March 13th, the multi-media sermon is going to be “Storm Front Coming: The Bible in the Music of Johnny Cash.” Following worship and the coffee hour that Sunday, everyone is invited to…
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Sermon of February 27, 2011–“Standing in Line at the Grocery Store”
Isaiah 49:8-16 8 This is what the LORD says: “In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances, 9…
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Sermon of February 20th, 2011–“Paul’s Plan for Progress”
A reading from 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23: 10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. 11For no one can lay any foundation other than the one…
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Thursday Morning Update–February 10, 2011
Good morning everyone, Tonight is the Mook Group at 7 p.m. at Norwalk Daily Grind. We’re talking about Connection. We had a wonderful worship time last Sunday with the Cub Scout Pack 213 and with The Souper Bowl of Caring. Because of your generosity, we raised over 200 dollars for the Food Bank. Thank you…
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Sermon of February 6th, 2011–“Recipe for God’s Reign”
Matthew 5:13-20: 13 ‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. 14 ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.…
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Sermon of January 30, 2011–“The Mardi Gras Message”
A reading from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31: 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’ 20Where…
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