"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5
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Helotes Hills United Methodist Podcasts
This week, Pastor Will talks about the story of Mary and Martha, another all too familiar passage from Luke's Gospel. Listen as we try to discern the 'one thing' God is calling us to do as individuals and a church. Scripture references: Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Luke 10:38-42 “WE FALL DOWN” -- CCLI Song # 2437367 | Chris Tomlin | © 1998 Rising Springs…
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This week, Pastor Will talks about the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a story so familiar to Christians that many of us have trouble listening to it with fresh ears. However, there is still much to learn here about our neighbors and ourselves. Today's scripture references: Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82; and Luke 10:25-37 “LOVE THE LORD” -- CCLI Song # 4572…
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We welcome our new pastor Rev. Will Rice! For those of you in our area, you are invited to come hear his sermons. 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Today's scripture references: 1 John 3:18-19 and John 13:31-35 “LOVE OF GOD” -- CCLI Song # 7241154 | Benjamin Hastings | Brandon Lake | Cody Carnes | Phil Wickham | © Brandon Lake Music; Capitol CMG Paragon; Writ…
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Staying in the Covenant Life by God’s Grace 2025 06 29
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26:16Scripture references: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Galatians 5:1, 13-25; and Luke 9:51-62. “YOU ARE WORTHY OF MY PRAISE” -- CCLI Song # 487976 | David Ruis | © 1991 Shade Tree Music; Universal Music -Brentwood Benson Publishing | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – …
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Living the Covenant Lif in God's Grace 2025 06 22
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30:27Today's sermon by J.B. Briggs. Scripture references: Luke 8:26-39 and 1 Kings 19:1-15 “HE IS EXALTED” -- CCLI Song # 17827 | Twila Paris | © 1985 Mountain Spring Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Straightway Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI…
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Come Holy Spirit So That . . . 2025 06 15
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25:59HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Scripture references: Psalm 8 and John 16:12-15 “FATHER’S EYES” -- CCLI Song # 19942 | Gary Winthur Chapman | © 1978 New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Pric…
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Scripture references: Romans 8:14-17, Acts 2:1-21, and John 14:8-17, 25-27 “HOLY GROUND (DUO)” – CCLI Song # 19526 | ChristopherBeatty | © 1982 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) | Birdwing Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All …
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Scripture references: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 and John 17:20-26. “HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD” -- CCLI Song # 4348399 | ChrisTomlin | Ed Cash | Jesse Reeves | © 2004 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Wondrously M…
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Scripture references: Revelations 21:10, 22:1-5 and John 14:23-29 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved
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Making All Things New: When Grace Crosses the Line 2025 05 18
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27:44Scripture references: Acts 11:1-18 and Revelation 21:1–6 “I WILL RISE” -- CCLI Song # 5183450 | Chris Tomlin | Jesse Reeves | Louie Giglio | Matt Maher | © 2008 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | spiritandsong.com(Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Cap…
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The Shepherd That Won’t Let Go 2025 05 11
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26:56Scripture references: Revelation 7:9–17 and John 10:22–30 “BEAUTIFUL ONE” -- CCLI Song # 3915912 | Tim Hughes | © 2002 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms ofUse. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don …
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Scripture references: Revelation 5:11-14 and John 21:1-19 “REVELATION SONG” - CCLI Song # 4447960 | Jennie Lee Riddle | © 2004 Gateway Create Publishing | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, …
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From Fear to Faith: Living the Resurrection 2025 04 27
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40:47Scripture references: John 20:19–31, Revelation 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 "EASTER HALLELUJAH" - Lyrics by Chuck Barbour | CCLI Song # 6254405Ludwig van Beethoven © Public Domain | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- …
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Resurrection: The Ultimate Plot Twist 2025 04 20
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28:52Scripture references: Acts 10:34-43 and Luke 24:1-12 “O HAPPY DAY” – CCLI Song # 4194127 | Crystal Lewis | Edward F Rimbault | Philip Doddridge | © Words: Public Domain | Music: 2002 Crystal Lewis Songs | Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867…
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Scripture references: Luke 19: 29-40 and Luke 22:39-54 “HOSANNA” (King of Glory) -- CCLI Song # 4785835 | Brooke Ligertwood | © 2006 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867…
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Scripture References: Philippians 3:4b-14 and John 12:1-8 “CRY OF MY HEART” -- CCLI Song # 844980 | Terry Butler | © 1991 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867
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Have you ever felt like God really knows your name? It’s a powerful feeling, and it’s something we can find in the Bible. In 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Paul says that we have been raised with Christ, and we have been seated with the angels in the heavenly places. He also says that we have been made to be like God, and that we have been given the Spirit…
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Scripture references: Psalm 51:1-17 and Luke 13:1-5 This week, we focus on personal repentance, drawing closer to others and God. We ask God to create clean hearts in us and look within rather than judging others. “GIVE US CLEAN HANDS” — CCLI Song # 2060208 | CharlieHall | © 2000 sixsteps Music (Administered by Capitol CMG Publishing) | worshiptoge…
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Scripture references: Psalm 27 and Luke 13:31-35 There’s something appealing about creating a space to retreat from the world for a while—a place to breathe, a place to be. Let worship provide that space this week. It could be silence, prayer, or song. Wherever you establish sanctuary, protection, and a plea to God to help us keep our heads above w…
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Scripture references: Romans 10:8-13 and Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, as a fully human being, faced temptation and successfully overcame it. Our human experience often involves struggling with temptation that we can overcome through the power of faith. “THAT’S WHY WE PRAISE HIM” — CCLI Song # 2668576 | Tommy Walker | © 1999 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson…
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Transfiguration Sunday is a powerful reminder of God’s glory, the call to transformation, and the invitation to live out that transformation in the world. “BEAUTIFUL ONE” — CCLI Song # 3915912 | Tim Hughes | © 2002 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms ofUse. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com …
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Forgiveness, Love and Mercy: The Way of Jesus
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28:50Forgiveness, Love, and Mercy: The Way of Jesus 2025 02 23 Scripture references: Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40, and Luke 6:27-38 In Luke 6:27-38, Jesus gives us a really important message. He says we should love our enemies, be kind to people who hate us, and show mercy like God’s mercy. This is different from what we usually think, and it inspires us to be …
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Scripture references: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 and Luke 6:17-26 In Luke 6:17-26, Jesus gives us a clear message about what’s really important. He compares the values of the Kingdom with the values of the world, so we can all understand what he means. He tells us who is blessed and why, and he also warns us about the dangers of living for the things o…
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Today was SCOUTING SUNDAY! Scripture reference: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 “CHRIST IS ENOUGH” -- CCLI Song # 6514035 | Jonas Myrin | Reuben Morgan | © 2012 Hillsong MP Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Hillsong Music Publishing Australia (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect®Terms of Use. All rights reserved.ww…
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Scripture references: 1 Corinthians 13:4-11 and 1 John 4:8, 19 “YOUR LOVE, O LORD” -- CCLI Song # 1894255 | Brad Avery | David Carr | Mac Powell | Mark D. Lee | Tai Anderson | © 1999 New Spring; Hipgnosis SFH I Limited | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – …
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Please accept our apologies. Due to technical difficulties the entire service was not recorded. Here's what we were able to come up with! Scripture references: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and Romans 12:6-8 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW”– CCLI Song # 56204 | Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken | © Words: Public Domain | Music: Public Domain | For use …
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Scripture references: Romans 15:5-12 and John 13:34-35 “IF WE ARE THE BODY” -- CCLI Song # 4196589 | Mark Hall | © 2003 My Refuge Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential MusicPublishing LLC) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAI…
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Washed and Chosen: Jesus' Baptism and Ours 2025 01 12
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1:01:30Scripture references: Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE” -- CCLI Song # 7211349 | Stacey V. Gibbs | © 2016 Gentry Publications | Foruse solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 ---- CCLI Song # 3529267 | Peter D. Smith | © Stainer & Bell Ltd | Foruse solely with …
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Scripture references: John 1:1-5, 9-14 and Matthew 2:1-12 “GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN” – CCLI Song # 6008077 | Public Domain | Arrangement: 2009 All Essential Music | Formerly Music | Mt. Roskill Music | Prepare For The Zombie Apocalypse | So Essential Tunes | Spirit Nashville Three | CCLI License # 2544867 “HOW MANY KINGS” -- CCLI Song # 5351880 |…
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In 1775, John Wesley introduced a covenant service asan important part of spiritual life in the Methodist Societies. This renewal service was a time for the Methodists to gather annually in a time of self-examination, reflection, and dedication, wholly giving up themselves and renewing covenant with God. Repentance through confession and commitment…
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Please accept our apologies - we do not have rights to publish the cantata we presented, but here is the rest of the service. Scripture references: Luke 1:46b-55 and Luke 1:39-45 “GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE” – Public Domain, but arrangement by Smalltown Poets (used with permission!) "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by…
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Jesus is the Game Changer—Rejoice! 2024 12 15
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44:38Our guest preacher today is Julie Bartle. Scripture references: Isaiah 12:2-6 and Philippians 4:4-7 “JOY TO THE WORLD/JOYFUL, JOYFUL” -- CCLI Song # 7128618 | Edward Hodges | George Frideric Handel |Henry Van Dyke | Isaac Watts | Ludwig van Beethoven | Phil Wickham | © 2018 Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publis…
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Jesus the Game Changer Who Brings Us Peace 2024 12 08
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53:38Scripture references: Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 3:1-6 “PREPARE YE THE WAY” -- CCLI Song # 5286041 | Michael W. Smith | © 2008 Smittyfly Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Curb Word Music (Admin. by WC Music Corp.) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHO…
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Scripture references: Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36 “I THANK GOD” -- CCLI Song # 7169680 | Aaron Moses | Chuck Butler | Dante Bowe | Enrique Holmes | Jesse Cline | Maryanne J. George | © 2021 Bethel Worship Publishing; Heritage Worship Music Publishing; Maverick City Publishing; Aaron Moses Chiriboga Music; Be Essential Songs; Holmeboy Music …
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Scripture references: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, and Revelation 1:4b-8. “EVERLASTING GOD” – CCLI Song # 4556538 by Brenton Brown and Ken Riley. © 2005 Thankyou Music (Administered by Capitol CMG Publishing). For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867. “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS F…
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Scripture references: Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25 “TESTIFY” – Words and music by Chuck Barbour | All Rights Reserved | Copyright CBarbour-music PAu2-948-969 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” – CCLI Song # 56204 | Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken | © Words: Public Domain | Music: Public Domain | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All …
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Scripture references: 1 Kings 17:8-16 and Mark 12:38-44 “HERE I AM TO WORSHIP” — CCLI Song # 3266032 by Tim Hughes | © 2000 Thankyou Music (Administered by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “GRATITUDE” — CCLI Song # 7158417 by Benjamin Hastings, Bra…
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Scripture References: Revelation 21: 3-5 and Ruth 1: 15-18 “YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH” — CCLI Song # 4477026 by Matt Maher | © 2003 Thankyou Music (Administered by Capitol CMG Publishing) | spiritandsong.com | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS …
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Scripture references: Leviticus 19:18, 2 Corinthians 9:6-10, and Matthew 6:14-15. “PRAISE” — CCLI Song # 7213077 | Brandon Lake | Chandler Moore | Chris Brown | Cody Carnes | Pat Barrett | Steven Furtick | © Brandon Lake Music; For Humans Publishing; Maverick City Publishing; Capitol CMG Genesis; Capitol CMG Paragon; Housefires Sounds; Writer’s Roo…
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Sowing and Reaping for Spiritual Growth and Harvest 2024 10 20
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42:54What happens when we rely only on political power and not the power of God? What hope does Hosea have? God is going to do something to save and restore God’s people! Scripture references: Hosea 10:12 and 1 Corinthians3:6-9 “DAYS OF ELIJAH” -- CCLI Song # 1537904 | Robin Mark | © 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak (Admin. by Song Solutions www.songsolutio…
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Sowing and Reaping for Spiritual Growth and Harvest
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42:54What happens when we rely solely on political power and neglect the power of God? What hope does Hosea have? God is destined to intervene and save and restore God’s people. Scripture references: Hosea 10:12 and 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 “DAYS OF ELIJAH” — CCLI Song # 1537904 | Robin Mark | © 1996 Song Solutions Daybreak (Admin. by Song Solutions www.son…
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Harvest & New Beginnings: Abundant Life in Christ 2024 10 13
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20:12This Sunday's worship was held out doors in our Pumpkin Patch. Due to the noise factor, the sermon itself could not be recorded, but the sermon was recorded later. Please accept our apologies. Included are a couple of songs that we sung during worship which were recorded on an earlier date. “GREAT IN POWER” -- CCLI Song # 2582339 | Russell Fragar |…
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Scripture references: James 3:13-14 and Ecclesiastes 12:12-13 In a world filled with information, opinions, and choices,the quest for wisdom has never been more vital. Wisdom isn’t merely knowledge; it’s the ability to apply that knowledge in a way that is discerning and beneficial. Let’s explore why wisdom is essential for our lives. “RISE UP AND …
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Scripture references: 1 John 4:17-19 and Mark 5:36 “YOU NEVER LET GO” – CCLI Song # 4674166 | Beth Redman | Matt Redman | © 2005 Thankyou Music (Administered by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “FEAR IS A LIAR” – CCLI Song # 7071172 | Jason Ingram …
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Scripture references: Matthew 22:34-40 and Matthew 7:12 Jesus names us many times in scripture as neighbors” to one another. We have been depending on his vision for the neighbor-liness of humanity as we navigate ourown search for good news.” Together, we will continue to find ways to tell deeply good news for all people by filtering our interactio…
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Living Together on Uncommon Ground: Respect 2024 09 15
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48:28Scripture references: 1 Corinthians 12:1-26 and Matthew 7:12 In studying scripture each week, we consider the ways that our spiritual ancestors dealt with their own time of division. Together, we find ways to tell deeply good news for all people in our day by filtering our interactions through the lens of respect. Today’s scripture describes how de…
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Listen More, Speak Less: Humility 2024 09 08
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55:25Scripture references: Ephesians 4:1-6 and Matthew 7:12 Sometimes, even if we find it hard to believe, we must claim as truth the Gospel, good news. Together, we find ways to tell deeply good news for all people byfiltering our interactions through the lens of humility. Today’s scripture speaks of approaching one another with all humility, gentlenes…
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The Polarization Within: Compassion 2024 09 01
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51:30Scripture references: Isaiah 11:6-9 and Matthew 7:1-5 In this series, we are examining the news we take in and share. We are looking for the really good news that can sustain us in the long haul. Together, we find ways to tell deeply good news for all people by filtering our interactions through the lens of compassion. Today’s scripture gives us wh…
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Scripture references: Proverbs 20:28, Micah 6:8, and Luke 6:31-36 The news we consume can sometimes consume us. What is truly good news? Together, we find ways to share deeply good news with everyone by filtering our interactions through the lens of kindness. Today’s scripture describes God’s nature as kind, even and especially to those who reject …
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Scripture references: Psalm 8, Matthew 18:1-5, and Isaiah 40:28-31 “EVERLASTING GOD” -- CCLI Song # 4556538 | Brenton Brown | Ken Riley | © 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 “HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD” -- CCLI Song # 434839…
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