Category: Modern

December 9, 2024

Modern – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever : Unexpected Places | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – Micah 5:2-4 (MSG): But you, Bethlehem, David’s country,    the runt of the litter—From you will come the leader    who will shepherd-rule Israel.He’ll be no upstart, no pretender.    His family tree is ancient and distinguished.Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes    until the birth pangs are over and the child is born,And the scattered brothers come back    home […]

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December 2, 2024

Modern – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever : Unexpected People | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – Isaiah 7:10-16 (CEB): Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a sign from the Lord your God. Make it as deep as the grave or as high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I won’t ask; I won’t test the Lord.” Then Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Isn’t it enough for you to be tiresome for people that you […]

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November 24, 2024

Modern – The Church: Fellowshipping Together | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – Romans 12:9-15 (CEB): Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! Be happy in your […]

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November 14, 2024

Modern – The Church: Worshiping Together | Austin Lerner-Gay

Scripture Reference – Psalm 95 (CEB): Come, let’s sing out loud to the Lord!    Let’s raise a joyful shout to the rock of our salvation!Let’s come before him with thanks!    Let’s shout songs of joy to him!The Lord is a great God,    the great king over all other gods.The earth’s depths are in his hands;    the mountain heights belong to him;    the sea, […]

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November 10, 2024

Modern – The Church: Praying Together | Brian Cheshire

Scripture Reference – Matthew 18:19-20 (CEB): Again I assure you that if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, then my Father who is in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I’m there with them.”

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October 27, 2024

Modern – Inside Out: Sadness | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – Philippians 4:4-7 (CEB): Be glad in the Lord always! Again I say, be glad! Let your gentleness show in your treatment of all people. The Lord is near. Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. Then the peace of […]

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October 20, 2024

Modern – Inside Out: Fear | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – Isaiah 41:8-13 (ESV): But you, Israel my servant,    Jacob, whom I have chosen,    offspring of Abraham, whom I love,    you whom I took from the ends of the earth        and called from its farthest corners,    saying to you, “You are my servant;    I chose you and didn’t reject you”:    Don’t fear, because I am with you;    don’t be afraid, for […]

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October 13, 2024

Modern – Inside Out: Anger & Forgiveness | Margaret Grubic

Scripture Reference – Ephesians 4:26-32 (ESV): Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Let no corrupting […]

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