Exodus 1:8-2:10 Introduction: The Best Known Deliverance Story Why is this night different from all other nights? This question is usually posed by a child as family and friends gather around the table to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover. The table for the ceremonial seder meal is lit by candles. Wine is […]
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Genesis 16:1-16; 21:8-21 So, what is the wilderness to you? Is it a place of danger or a place of safety? Is it a place of fear and anxiety or a place of wellbeing and renewal? Is it a place to flee from and escape, or a place to run to and embrace?
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1 John 4:7-21 Introduction As a coach, what do you say when your team is down? When they are losing. When their confidence is shaken and they just can’t seem to catch a break? When none of the bounces seem to go their way. A negative narrative can soon gather steam and spiral
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God is Near: We Can rely on God in all Situations Philippians 4: 1-14 When I think of the book of Philippians, the words that come to my mind first are poetry and inspiration and prayer. There are so many memorable expressions and images. It is almost flowery at times. I have loved
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With You I am Well Pleased 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10; Matthew 3:13-17 (Pull out collection of Stones). I have always loved stones. Picking up interesting ones along a walk. Finding flat round ones along a beach and seeing how many skips I can make in the water. Touching and holding them to discover
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Ephesians 2:12-22 Introduction When I was in elementary school, at St Jacobs Public School, one of the extra-curricular activities that I enjoyed most was being part of the school’s concert choir. It was voluntary for students in grade 5-8. We met at lunch time to practice. And most of the time we sang
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