Tag: cost of discipleship

• February 5, 2017 Sermon — “The Super Bowl of Sermons”

  

  Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3 ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 ‘Blessed […]

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  February 6, 2017

  From The Pastor HCE, Hills Church Export PA

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• February 14, 2016 Sermon– “Sense and Nonsense”

  

  Featured Image:  “Sharing a meal” by Rod Waddington. Picture used by Permission of a Creative Commons License. Original is here. Genesis 22:1-14           After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, ‘Abraham!’ And he said, ‘Here I am.’ 2He said, ‘Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the […]

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  February 16, 2016

  From The Pastor HCE, Hills Church Export PA, Sermons HCE

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