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Sermon of January 9th, 2011–“Big Hearted Baptism”
Matthew 3:13-17: 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’ 15 But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in…
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Q: Why do we ordain deacons and elders?
All Christians are called to Christian ministry. We can see this in Romans 1:7 where Paul calls all the believers ‘saints’ and in many other passages such as Mark 9:23—“Everything is possible for him who believes.” Every person is called into the church of Jesus Christ by baptism, and marked as Christ’s own by the…
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Thursday, January 6th Update
Good afternoon, friends, It is a beautiful afternoon in SW Pennsyvlania, it’s quite cold and snowy. Tonight is our Norwalk Daily Grind meeting at 7 p.m. in Holiday Park/Plum. We are discussing images of our faith. All are welcome to join in with a cup of coffee, a bagel, etc. On Sunday, January 9th, we…
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Sermon of January 2, 2011–“The Miracle at the Manger”
This week’s sermon is an attempt to reconcile 2 different facts: first, that Jesus’ birth is historically anchored in Matthew and Luke; and second, then how come so few noticed? The sermon is here: The Miracle at the Manger
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Thursday Morning Update–December 30, 2010
Good morning friends of Hill’s Church, Hi everyone! Before you put away that tinsel and turn off the Christmas Carols, remember that Christmas is a season (Remember the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas?”) that lasts until January 6th! So, my hope and prayer is that you will continue to remember Christ’s birth and celebrate…
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Christmas Celebrations in Export: Christmas Eve Worship
Emmanuel Reformed Church offers two worship services on Christmas Eve: 7 p.m.–“Discovering Christmas Through the Senses”– is a service that is more family friendly, and we will be discussing how our five senses help us experience Christmas, and helped the first witnesses to Christ’s birth experience the event as well. There will be communion and…
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Sermon of December 5, 2010–“Construction Time Again”
Here’s a sermon that started as a little inside joke about my construction (in)ability that turned into something, I hope, much more meaningful. You can access the audio here: 001_A_004_jhedden_101204_001_2010_12_04. 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come…
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St. Martin’s Day Event–November 17th
Thanks to everyone who made St. Martin’s Day at Hill’s Church a success!!!! We had a nice turnout; including a song, the story of St. Martin, a craft, German food and pony rides! I want to thank everyone who brought something delicious to eat, brought yourself and your family and helped set up and tear…
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Sermon of Sunday, October 17th–“Inquire Intrepidly”
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5: 14But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, 15and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for…
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