Author: Ginger Hertenstein Conley
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February 20, 2011 – STORYTELLING of Paul and Silas in Jail
Please forward to the 36:45 minute mark on your player in order to hear the sermon only. The Bible says, “If the Son sets you free, you are free indeed.” That message is full of hope, and it wholly motivated the disciples. Once Paul saw a girl filled with bondage from the evil one. After…
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February 13, 2011 – Is Grace Truly Enough?
Please forward to the 30:35 minute mark on your player in order to hear the sermon only. How are things going with the people in your life? Are you on good terms? Right before Valentines you don’t really want to be at odds with your significant other! Well, Sunday’s Bible lesson doesn’t have to do…
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February 6, 2011 – We are in This Together, For Better or For Worse!
Do you know the difference between an adventure and a quest? An adventure is bold, risky, hazardous action of uncertain outcome. A quest adds the element of seeking; it is a pursuit made in order to find or obtain something. Which appeals to you more? Our mission as Christians indeed involves both. That fact shines…
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January 30, 2011 – The Challenges of Being a Witness
To view the Audio or Video of the Sermon only please forward to the 44th minute mark on your player. The Bible often talks about persecution. It is no secret that good people sometimes suffer simply for being good. The Psalmist writes this prayer, “Deliver me from those who work evil. Even now they lie in wait…
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January 23, 2011 – Called to the Adventure of a Lifetime!
To view the Audio or Video of the Sermon only please forward to the 36th minute and 37 second mark on your player. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you experience the Holy Spirit? Have you ever sensed the presence of God where you knew God was right now, right there for you, as if you…
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January 16, 2011 – The Shock of Answered Prayer
What would you do if you suffered some great injustice that wasn’t your fault? Would you hire an attorney? Get some publicity through the local news? Peter was arrested for no good reason and slated to be executed just to increase the popularity of a local governmental official. What could he do? His friends couldn’t…
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January 9, 2011 – How God Bridges the Culture Gap
HAPPY NEW YEAR! January is the time of year for making new resolutions. Have you made yours? Have you ever done something new that was a challenge for you or made a change that stretched your comfort zone? Perhaps for you the challenge might be a diet or exercise or a more austere budget. In…
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December 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, 7 p.m.
Join us in this celebration of joy as Christ Jesus our Savior is born. Have you thought about how babies are announced? Some send e-mails. Others give away pink or blue cigars. My husband bought giant Snickers bars to announce to our children the birth of their brother. How did God announce the birth of…
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December 12, 2010 – CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT, 4 pm in the Sanctuary
After His birth Jesus had visitors. Wise men came to pay homage and bear gifts. They experienced exceedingly great joy upon finding God’s long-predicted King of the Jews. Countering that honor, King Herod came against Jesus with a vengeance to annihilate this perceived threat. In the midst of this great clash, God’s plan was not…
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December 5, 2010 – Joseph’s Story: Dreams Really Do Come True
Consider someone who has a dream. Perhaps it is personal – to realize some personal potential, like becoming a professional singer. Or, perhaps someone comes to your mind with a dream for social justice or to help the helpless, like providing for orphaned children. Now think about this: God has a dream. That may surprise…