Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are You - Psalm 1, Matthew 5
A service plan introducing the Beatitudes as recorded in the New Testament book of Matthew, part of a series focused on the Beatitudes.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
Song Written in Response to a Hurricane
This song, "God of Nature, at whose Voice the Waves and Winds Must Now Obey," was written in response to Hurricane Katrina, however, it is a fitting response to any times of natural disaster.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
Why Isn't Life More Fair? - Psalm 73
A service plan focused on the question of why life isn't more fair and the truth that we should have the freedom to be honest with God about our struggles and disappointments. This is part of a series addressing life's toughest questions for Christians.
June 1, 2005
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8 min read
May We All Be One! - World Communion Sunday - John 17
A service plan for World Communion Sunday. This service celebrates with the Church of Christ in all cultures.
June 1, 2005
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11 min read
With You Always - John 12
An order of worship planned around John 12:12-26, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. This service included a wordless drama performed by the Christian Learning Center.
June 1, 2005
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3 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
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11 min read
We Live by Faith - Romans 1
A service plan for October leading up to Reformation Day focused on the truth that we are saved by faith alone and we are called to live by faith in a four-week series on truths from the Reformation.
June 1, 2005
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9 min read
The Honor of Work - Ephesians 4, HCLD 42
A service plan focused on a prohibition against stealing, but with a larger message to live out our gratitude to God and our neighbors by expressing our love through honest and faithful work in a series on the Ten Commandments, as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
June 1, 2005
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9 min read
The Church's Hebrew Heritage and Christian Worship
An index of resources for reflection on Old Testament worship practices. Israel's worship in the Old Testament is the liturgical heritage of all Christian worshipers.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
Songs of Comfort and Trust in Times of Tragedy
A list of songs to consider for worship services in times of hardship and tragedy. These songs range from prayers and pleas for help to cries of pain and lament.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
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
Prayer for Iraq and the World
This prayer was offered in a service of prayer held in the Calvin College Chapel on March 12, 2003, and can be adapted for use during a time of war.
June 1, 2005
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2 min read
