I Have Seen The Lord! John 20:1-25 Introduction When my son was little, probably around age 5, I remember this one time we went for a hike as a family. And as children often do, he picked up a stick along the way. It was good for turning over stones to see what […]
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Friday, April 17, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. Leave SJMC at 9:00 am sharp! Adventure to Hoover’s Maple Farm, tour the farm with the opportunity to purchase maple products from their on-farm store. Next travel to Pebbles Restaurant for lunch in their All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet. Cost: Ages 60-79: $85
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Grounded in God’s Wisdom Proverbs 8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; James 3:13-18 Introduction Like we did in Children’s Time, I invite you to take a moment to think of someone you respect and admire–someone you look up to. Think of someone who is a significant role model for you. You want to be like
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Mark 11:11-18; Matthew 21:14-16 Wow! Does Jesus ever let lose in the temple! Tables are overturned, coins are scattered, and birds and animals destined to be sacri-ficed are driven out the door, quickly followed by their owners chasing after them. // This exercise of heavenly wrath actually started a few minutes earlier. We
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2024 Winter Worship Series on Identity: What Is Jesus Pointing to? This winter worship series emerged from Sunday Morning Ministry as we reflected on the materials and conversation in last year’s March 26, 2023 SJMC Discernment Meeting, held in the context of worship in our church basement. As part of that morning, the
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Luke 13:20-21 Introduction You would think Jesus would use more awe-inspiring language. More dramatic word pictures. Maybe at least use big words. After all he is talking about a kingdom. Doesn’t kingdom language make us think of kings and queens, robes and jewels and crowns, opulent palaces and well defended castles, vast tracts
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