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Delwyn Campbell
Delwyn Campbell
08/28/20

Baptism as My Comfort

The fact that baptism specifically unites me to Christ in his death means that I share in his sufferings in my identity, not in my activity.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/27/20

Do Angels Really Protect Us?

Our Lord's love for us is so great that He not only sent His Son to redeem us from sin, death, and hell, but He sends His holy angels to protect us no matter which direction our lives go.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
08/27/20

Sing that Song Again

In both Psalms, we hear the Messiah becoming sin for us, and thus he pleads on our behalf before the Father
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
08/26/20

One More Shot at Forgiveness

God doesn’t give us second chances. No one earns another shot at forgiveness. We cannot earn forgiveness, it’s too costly.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
08/26/20

The Kingdom of Heaven Is Near

This is an excerpt from “With My Own Eyes” written by Bo Giertz and translated by Bror Erickson (1517 Publishing, 2017).
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/25/20

What Does It Take to Be a Christian?

What does it take to be a Christian? Christ.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
08/24/20

Why Paul?

This is an excerpt from the book, “Paul and the Resurrection” written by Joshua Pagán (1517 Publishing, 2020).
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
08/24/20

Daring to Pray for the Impossible

Prayer dares to call the impossible into reality. It trusts the One who can do all things to do impossible things. It rests its hope on God’s power and not man’s agency.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
08/23/20

Use the Pulpit, Please

When it comes to the sermon, a Christian congregation should not expect a conversation from a friend or a TED Talk from an expert. Instead, they should anticipate a royal proclamation from the King’s ambassador.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
08/23/20

Old Testament: Jeremiah 15:15-21 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

Jeremiah is saying, “LORD I am doing my job, why are You NOT doing Yours?”
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
08/23/20

Epistle: Romans 12:9-21 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

Any note on its own can be perfectly fine. But bring it together with others and they will strike a chord or a discord – harmony or disharmony. It is the same with us.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
08/23/20

Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 (Pentecost 13: Series A)

Peter stands again this week as a model Christian. He is not the type of model to emulate, however.
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