All Saints’ Day (Observed) – Traditional Worship Service
Sermons tagged with ‘persecution’
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Blood is Thicker Than Water
Sermon: Blood Is Thicker Than Water
Text: Luke 12:49-53
Focus: Jesus Christ welcomes us even when our own families reject us.
Function: That they would follow Christ even at the cost of their family’s rejection.
Blessings and Woes (sermon based on Luke 6:17-26)
Sermon: Blessings and Woes (Long Version)
Text: Luke 6:17-26
Focus: On the Last Day, Christ will bring an end to all suffering.
Function: That they would hold onto hope in the midst of life’s trials and tribulations.
“Not Drunk” (Pentecost sermon based on Acts 2:1-21)
Sermon: Not Drunk
Text: Acts 2:1-21
Focus: Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to empower and equip his Church.
Function: That they would rejoice over the strange, unpredictable pattern of the Spirit’s work.
“Discipleship and the Cross” (sermon based on Mark 8:27-38)
Worship Service for 2nd Sunday of Pentecost, June 14, 2020
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Not a Reed
Sermon: Not a Reed
Text: Matthew 11:2-15
Focus: Jesus reassures by his Word that the kingdom of God is coming.
Function: That they would not be discouraged in a fallen, broken world full of persecution.
Forgiving Enemies
Sermon: Forgiveness
Text: Luke 6:27-38
Focus: Our heavenly Father is merciful.
Function: That they would forgive one another as God in Christ Jesus forgave them.
Blessings and Woes
Disciples of Jesus are blessed in this life–not just heaven–despite physical suffering and persecution.
Blessed Are the Persecuted
Sermon: Blessed Are the Persecuted (Rejoice and Be Glad!)
Text: Matthew 5:10-12
Focus: God will bless and reward those persecuted for the name of Jesus.
Function: That they would persevere in faith and prayer for the persecuted Church.
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