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Worship Evangelism: Climbing God’s Mountain

Worship Evangelism: Climbing God's Mountain

Do you look forward to church? Do unbelievers find God as a result of joining you in worship? In other words is worship evangelism a part of your thinking? Scripture: Micah 4:1-2 In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it …

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April 20, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Gratefulness Leads to Life

Gratefulness Leads to Life

Are you a thankful person? When you say thanks to God or people, is it a duty or a joy? In today's reading we learn that cultivating gratefulness in our hearts leads to life. Scripture: Psalm 136:1-3 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of …

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April 13, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Trusting God in Good and Bad Seasons

Trusting God in Good and Bad Seasons

Do you find it difficult trusting God with your future? Do you struggle trusting Him with your family, your investments, your career or even your very life? Trusting God can seem hard at times, but the psalms tell us it's better than silver or gold.   Scripture: Psalm 125:1-2 Those who trust in …

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April 6, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Lukewarm Faith: Don’t Get Spit Out

Do you struggle keeping your faith alive and vibrant? Do you wonder if Jesus would accuse you of having a lukewarm faith? The good news is that if you even have those questions, God is at work in your heart. Read on... Scripture: Rev: 3:15-19 15 “I know all the things you do, that you are …

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March 30, 2016 By Phil Mershon

Mocked and Abused: 7 Things I’ve Learned About the Gospel from My 15 Minutes of Fame

I recently discovered the blessings and curses of instant internet fame. While I don't wish these curses on anyone, they've taught me to more deeply appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus and what he endured during his final days. My suffering is slight compared to His, but during this Holy Week, I make …

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April 17, 2014 By Phil Mershon

Who Really Killed Jesus: A Lenten Meditation

Who Really Killed Jesus? I did. I’m tempted to stop there because it’s true, but it's not the whole story. I should also add this statement: You did. Some of you are nodding your heads with gratefulness as you appreciate the seriousness of this charge and the wonder that God forgives those who …

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March 21, 2014 By Phil Mershon

5 Reasons Why I’m Glad to be Cross-Eyed: A Lenten Reflection

Are you wondering how to get better perspective on your life? Do you find your conscience plagued by memories of folly and sin? If you find your faith dashed by the presence and memory of sin, there is a remedy available. It doesn't come in a bottle nor with magic incantations. The solution you …

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March 12, 2014 By Phil Mershon

6 Reasons to Celebrate Lent: Modern Thoughts on an Ancient Practice

In an age where churches are seeking to be culturally relevant and resist outdated forms of worship, many pastors have abandoned elements of the church calendar that feel irrelevant. Lent is one of those. If we come from a Protestant faith tradition, particularly a more non-liturgical variety, this …

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March 8, 2014 By Phil Mershon

How to Worship When You Don’t Feel Like It

Have you ever felt like staying in bed on Sunday morning? Do you wonder if God would be mad if you admitted that you don't feel like worshipping Him? It sounds sacrilegious for a devoted Christian to say this, but the reality is all Christians face days, weeks, months and sometimes years where we …

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February 24, 2014 By Phil Mershon

Heralding the High King in Our Worship: A Call to Worship

We just concluded a sermon series on Jesus as prophet, priest and king. In thinking about Jesus' role as king, I began considering how different he is as our king. He's not only King of kings and therefore above all kings, he is different in every way. What started as a brief call to worship has …

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September 6, 2013 By Phil Mershon

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