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River of Life, Bread of Heaven

Message for World Communion Sunday, October 7, 2018 For a video of the sermon, click here: https://vimeo.com/294134246. Luke 22:14-23 (NIV) When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly … Continue reading

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A Down to Earth Love

Isaiah 64:1-4 (NLT) Oh, that you would burst from the heavens and come down! How the mountains would quake in your presence! As fire causes wood to burn and water to boil, your coming would make the nations tremble. Then … Continue reading

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Called to the Wilderness

Matthew 4:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version) Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. The tempter came and said … Continue reading

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A Matter of Gratitude

[Transcript of a Communion meditation delivered August 7, 2016, at Plantation United Methodist Church] Philippians 1:1-11 (New Revised Standard Version) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the … Continue reading

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Remember

Exodus 12:24-26 (New Living Translation) Remember, these instructions are a permanent law that you and your descendants must observe forever. When you enter the land the Lord has promised to give you, you will continue to observe this ceremony. Then … Continue reading

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