Monthly Archives: July 2012

360 Revolution

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Pastor David

Pastor Jerry preached today on the topic of the “360 Revolution” – a technique for evangelism that focuses on prayer.  Three passages of scripture form the basis of this message:  Mark 5:1-20, Luke 15:1-32, and Mark 2:1-12.  Listen to this … Continue reading →

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Our Spiritual Giftedness

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Pastor David

Last Sunday, twenty-one adults (including two teenagers) gathered in our fellowship hall to learn about, discuss, and discover their spiritual giftedness.  This was the culmination of a sermon series on that topic, and my pastor’s heart was very glad by … Continue reading →

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How many loaves do you have?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Pastor David

Jesus fed an enormous crowd – over 5000 people – with just a few loaves and a couple of fish.  A familiar story if you’ve been around the church for a while, right?  What does this passage have to do … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Pastor David

Yesterday, I finished reading Mockingjay, the final book in The Hunger Games trilogy.  These are new fiction books that have become very popular in the past few years.  In fact, the first book has already been made into a movie.  … Continue reading →

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Speaking Truth

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Pastor David

Yesterday, we had the privilege of hearing testimonies, songs, and scripture verses from several guests from Mid-Michigan Teen Challenge, a Christ-centered organization in which men and women – many of whom have struggled with addictions to drugs and alcohol and … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Connecting

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Pastor David

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the 126th annual North American Convention of the Church of God.  This week spent with friends, family, and colleagues reminded me of an important truth:  we need to be connected to each … Continue reading →

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NAC2012: A Message of Hope

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Pastor David

Pastor David participated in last week’s North American Convention (NAC2012) of the Church of God, which was held in Anderson, Indiana.  In this message, he gives a summary of events that took place there, including a concern about the identity … Continue reading →

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