Luke 24:13-35 Jesus uses his encounter with two men on Easter to hold up two voices that battle to control us: The voice of the Enemy – Death, that seeks to pull us down with disappointment, hopelessness, fear, purpose-lost lives – or – Jesus’ voice – Life, that offers to lift us up to…
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Do you want your life, to turn away from the unhealthy, empty ways of the world around us, to be filled instead with love, joy, peace, and more? Do you want to know how that desire can move from words to life? What is there in the Sermon and the Scriptures (John 3:16-17; 13:34-35; 17:16-18; Romans 12:2)…
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Are there times in your life, in the life of someone you know, when you say or do things that are unhealthy or hurtful? Are there times when your life seems “dried up,” going nowhere, or just drifting towards some vague “somewhere”? Would you like to know Jesus’ secret to avoid those “I wish I…
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Jesus uses a Parable of four Prodigals to give us the choice of losing/wasting– or-receiving/living God’s offer of Abundant Life – overflowing with peace and joy! To: Come to our senses and ask God to help us; Come out of the darkness and love someone who needs our love; let Jesus guide us to give…
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Sunday was a special day in which we celebrated the confirmation of our ninth-graders! While this is a significant milestone on their faith journey, we also are invited, as we read in 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, to say goodbye to the old, and live our lives as new creations in Jesus Christ. https://meadowlakechurch.com/wp-content/uploads/sermons/The-Old-is-Gone-the-New-is-Here-Feb-28-16.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts |…
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On Sunday, Jesus urged us to live by his voice of encouragement – by trusting the picture he has for your life; drawing near to those who need encouragement; stopping to see and give what others need. (Luke 18:35-43; Matthew 20:29-34) In summary: Jesus uses his encounter with Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, to show us…
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One of the perks of being adopted into the Body of Christ, is the amazing support system you inherit. God uses our brothers and sisters to lift us up, comfort us, and keep us moving, when we can’t find the strength. Like many addicts, my brother turned to support from AA, but what happens within…
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This past year the Elders, along with Pastor Fred, began our journey of learning about Organic Outreach. Led by Bob Schindler, we were provided with a simple yet profound framework from which to reconsider this calling and responsibility of all Christians. The Three truths of Organic Outreach include: Truth #1 – Jesus is in charge…
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Before we turn to last Sunday, I invite you to turn out in full force this Sunday for: our Children and Youth-led Worship…our first Fifth Sunday of the year…and our Congregation Conversation on Organic Outreach! Worship will offer a special experience and Message, followed by lunch (with youth-provided child care), and 30 minutes for your…
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