Preaching

Seeking His Kingdom - Luke 17, Matthew 6, HCLD 48

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on advancing the Kingdom of God in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read
The Community of Grace - 1 Peter

A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the united Body of Christ found in the Christian Church and the forgiveness of sins in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 11 min read
Learning His Will - Matthew 7, HCLD 49

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on greater obedience and discipleship in the Christian life in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses

The fourth and last Sunday service plan in a series on Hebrews, focusing on the truth that in our efforts to follow Jesus Christ as the great High Priest we are part of the body of Christ throughout all time and space.

June 1, 2005 | 7 min read
Planks and Specs - Luke 6

A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on forgiving others, recognizing our own faults, and building up the body of Christ.

June 1, 2005 | 7 min read
Take the Name and Hold if High - Psalm 34, 86, HCLD 47

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the use of God's name and how we are to honor it in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

Continuing to Pray - Luke 18, HCLD 45

A service plan focused on the necessity of faithful prayer as demonstrated by "The Parable of the Persistent Widow" in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read
Bread for Today - Exodus 16, HCLD 50

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on trusting God for our daily needs and sharing generously with others in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 13 min read
Divine Glory: A Song Worth Singing/Show Us Your Glory - Revelation 5 (sympos 07)

A service adapted from one prepared by Brother Max Thurian of the Community of Taizé. The liturgy draws from various Christian traditions, in order to express the faith held in common by churches throughout the world.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read

Dislocated People - Celebrating World Communion Sunday - Ephesians 1

A service plan and resource suggestions for World Communion Sunday. Although the unity of the church needs constant attention, days like this give us opportunity to recommit ourselves to the life of unity to which Christ calls us.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read
Fleming Rutledge: Proclaiming God's mighty Word

Do you believe God has a special task for American Christians? Fleming Rutledge does. But she thinks evangelical Christians won't understand that task unless they return to the Bible and talk with each other. A feature story exploring the ways to proclaim God's almighty word.

May 27, 2005 | 13 min read