Author: Ginger Hertenstein Conley
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August 14, 2011 – Growing Up to Full Maturity
Lifestyle is an important thing. What influences, or even shapes yours? A popular magazine? The type of music you listen to? Your job or sport or club at school? Your church? Your Bible? These days the church as a “shaper” gets a pretty bad rap. Yet Jesus says He gives us skills and gifts so…
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July 24, 2011 – Harmonizing Our Words and Actions
This week FPCD Youth and Pastor STEVE NETNISS, along with Pastor TOM WYLIE and youth from First Presbyterian Church Idaho Falls have been on a mission trip in downtown Dallas through First Presbyterian Church. They have been putting their feet to action in ministering to children and adults who have need. This is something Presbyterians…
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July 17, 2011 – God’s Part in the Deal
GRACE – We say grace at meals; someone beautiful “graces” the room; to be in someone’s “good graces” is to live in their goodwill and favor. The definitions of grace go on and on. Pleasing and charming, like an elegant dance grace makes life lovely. Grace is also a religious word. God shows grace toward…
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July 10, 2011 – Our Part in God’s Deal
Sermon begins at the 36 minute mark! Sigmund Freud, founder of psychoanalysis, classified people as either believers or non-believers. These two viewpoints are quite the opposite. And, they have existed since the beginning of recorded history – the spiritual worldview and the materialist; the skeptic versus those who seek God. The Bible, of course,…
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July 3, 2011 – GOD’S SURE AND CERTAIN PLANS FOR US
Think about taking a road journey to a spectacular place – Grand Teton National Park would be one. But you better go there after April 30 if you intend to drive. Before that you won’t get in! Then, you’ll need to make reservations or you might find yourself unable to stay there. Journeys are great,…
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June 26, 2011 – God Loves You Wherever You Are
Please forward to the 39 minute mark in order to hear the sermon only. Most of you have probably grown up singing, “Jesus loves me this I know.” And even now, in worship we sing, “O, how He loves us so, O, how He loves us, how He loves us so.” The Psalmist writes, “With…
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June 5, 2011 – Living Between the Dust and the Divine
Christians believe that we belong to God. And, believers experience God. This has actually been going on for centuries – all the way back to the ancient Hebrews, God’s people who really have a head start on us in understanding the need for praise and worship. Yet in a busy, secular society we may be…
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May 29, 2011 – Religion that Has No Cost is a Waste of Time!
This weekend we celebrate as a nation those who died for our country. We remember our neighbors, friends, family members, and our ancestors for their sacrifice and we honor their commitment. They gave their lives because they believed in freedom and were committed to defending it. Do you believe in a personal God who loves…
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May 22, 2011 – SPECIAL STORYTELLING by Jim and Janet Stahl and George and Mary Huttar
Do you like adventure stories? Are you going to the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie? If you like adventure you won’t want to miss this Sunday’s worship service when the Stahls and the Huttars tell the story. Paul sets sail for Rome but unexpected delays occur. Too late in the season for safe travel,…
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May 15, 2011 – Nothing Can Divert God’s Plans
Do you ever feel like your life is out of control? Do you wonder where is God in this? You might have a real sense of call to do something for God. Actually we all have the call to be a witness to this wonderful, amazing Savior, Jesus Christ. But, you find yourself in unexplainably…