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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 | 1 min read
With You Always - Exodus 13

An order of worship planned around Exodus 13, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.

June 1, 2005 | 2 min read
The Faith-Divide - John 3, HCLD 7

A service plan from Lord's Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism focused on the importance of true faith, which grafts us into Christ and provides all his benefits for us, part of a series on the Heidelberg Catechism. This service ends in celebration of the Lord's Supper.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read

I Have the Table Ready - Psalm 23, Matthew 26

A service plan for Lent emphasizing the fellowship and intimacy we may experience with God--at God's initiative in a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."

June 1, 2005 | 6 min read
Growing With Peter Series: Back in Grace - John 21

An Eastertide service focused on the renewing Grace of God through Christ's resurrection, as illustrated in Peter's restoration and call to feed Christ's sheep.

June 1, 2005 | 5 min read

God's Good Tidings - Isaiah 40

A service plan for the fourth Sunday of Advent or Christmas Eve planned around Isaiah 40:9. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read
Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst - Isaiah 55, Matthew 5, 14

A service plan focused on the Beatitudes and the blessing on those who hunger and thirst for righteousness in a series on the Beatitudes.

June 1, 2005 | 1 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

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 | 8 min read
Fourteen Tips to Consider Before You Try Writing a Hymn Text

In his lectures and seminars on hymn writing, Carl P. Daw, Jr., executive director of The Hymn Society in the U.S. and Canada, offers these tips for beginners.

April 30, 2005 | 5 min read
Hymn Writing Is Alive and Well

If you think hymns are so last century, and praise songs are totally where it's at now, Carl P. Daw, Jr. begs to differ. A feature story exploring how hymn writing is alive and well today.

April 30, 2005 | 8 min read