The Resurrection Mission John 20:19-23 A Sermon Preached on April 19, 2015 at Venice Presbyterian Church in Cecil Township, PA There is room for only one priority in the life of a disciple of Jesus: namely, loving Jesus by living our his calling on our lives. This priority is quite imperialistic. It will tolerate no … Continue reading Sermon #59 — The Resurrection Mission
Month: April 2015
Pastor Notes #62 — The Lordship of Jesus Christ and Your Church’s Reason for Being
The Lordship of Jesus Christ and Your Church’s Purpose for Being What is your church’s purpose at this period of our history? What is its reason for being at this particular moment in its life as a congregation? These are important questions that churches can easily get out of the habit of asking. In fact, … Continue reading Pastor Notes #62 — The Lordship of Jesus Christ and Your Church’s Reason for Being
Sermon #58 — The Body of Jesus, Bodies for Jesus
The Body of Jesus, Bodies for Jesus A Sermon Preached on John 20:19-23 (see also Revelation 21:1-5) at Venice Presbyterian Church in Cecil Township, PA on April 12, 2014 Are we serious about serving an incarnate, an embodied God? Do we really mean it? And if we do, what does it mean for us that … Continue reading Sermon #58 — The Body of Jesus, Bodies for Jesus
Sermon #57 — The Act of Discipleship (A Good Friday Sermon)
"The Act of Discipleship" Pastor Gary A. Chorpenning Preached at Venice Presbyterian Church in Cecil Township, PAon Good Friday, April 3, 2015 Some of the most moving and powerful examples of discipleship found in the Bible are often not the "big names" but are rather "minor" players. Two such people figure at the heart of … Continue reading Sermon #57 — The Act of Discipleship (A Good Friday Sermon)
Sermon #56 — “The Mighty Power of God,” an Easter Sermon
"The Mighty Power of God" Ephesians 1:15-23 & Ezekiel 37:1-14A Sermon preached at Venice Presbyterian Church (EPC), Cecil Township, PA Easter Sunday April 5, 2015 What are we to say in the face of the brokenness and evil and suffering of our lives? What does God say? No, actually, what does he do? Look at … Continue reading Sermon #56 — “The Mighty Power of God,” an Easter Sermon
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