Why Isn't My Christian Life More Dynamic? - John 11, 1 Corinthians 3
A service plan focused on the desire for greater strength, power and joy in the Christian life in a series addressing difficult questions of the faith.
June 1, 2005
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8 min read
He Went All the Way - Hebrews 2
A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the suffering and death of Christ in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
June 1, 2005
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10 min read
Calling for Deliverance - 1 Corinthians 10, HCLD 52
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on protection and deliverance that we seek from God from our fears and the threats surrounding us in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
June 1, 2005
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13 min read
Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are the Meek - Psalm 37, Matthew 5, Luke 8
A service plan focused on the Beatitudes and the blessing on those who are meek in a series on the Beatitudes.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
Keeping in Step with the Spirit - Romans 8, Galatians 5
The third service plan in a Pentecost series entitled "Catching God's Wind." This service focuses on our responsibility to keep in step with the Holy Spirit.
June 1, 2005
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7 min read
Seeing Clearly in the Sanctuary - Psalm 73
A service plan for Lent from Psalm 73 which acknowledges the seeming inequities of life and the doubts that arise yet declares strength, hope and protection in God our Sovereign Lord. Part of a Lenten series on the Psalms.
June 1, 2005
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32 min read
God's Countercultural Invitation to Sabbath Rest
Do you use the words busy, tired, and stressed more than the words peace, rest, and refreshed? If so, Dorothy Bass invites you to receive God's gift of Sabbath. A feature story exploring the need for a Sabbath.
May 13, 2005
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8 min read
Getting to Know Each Other: Pastors from two denominations share stories
Christians sometimes think they must water down their identities to find common ground with people from different Christian traditions. Eleazar Merriweather and John Witvliet offer a refreshing alternative. A feature story exploring relationships between denominations.
April 15, 2005
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12 min read
Seven Ideas for Helping Worshipers Experience Communion More Deeply
Your leeway in celebrating the Lord's Supper will depend on your tradition's liturgical stipulations, doctrines, theology, or church architecture. But chances are that some of these ideas will fit your situation.
April 1, 2005
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2 min read
Rejoicing at the Lord's Supper
Eucharist, communion, table fellowship. Whatever you call this celebration, ask yourself this: Are you receiving all Christ offers through this meal? A feature story exploring the Lord's Supper.
April 1, 2005
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8 min read
What is Vital Worship?
A summary of the meanings and implications of vital worship.
March 3, 2005
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3 min read
Choral Anthems: Fitting great texts to wonderful tunes
It feels off to hear a song about suffering-with upbeat rhythms and in a major key. Other new songs use mixed metaphors or trite emotionalisms. That's why choral directors search for anthems that make a meaningful match between words and music. A feature story exploring fitting texts to tunes in choral anthems.
February 4, 2005
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8 min read
