The Devout Life

SERIES SUMMARY

This series will explore our expectations from the mystery of the manger because, as often as we pray for the kingdom to come, Christmas reminds us that another one is coming – indeed, it is here – and it is not what we expect.  It is His kingdom, alright, but the King and His Kingdom are only in this world, not of it, and they are gathering a people – call them, Christmas people – who expect and practice something else, something like Christmas.

Filled with the Fragrance | Week 1

Today Jesus is in Bethany at a dinner in his honor. During the meal, Mary pours a pint of alabaster, an expensive and potent perfume, onto the feet of Jesus and wipes them with her hair. This simple act of

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Steve DeNeff February 18, 2018

If it Dies | Week 2

There are many today who speak of discipleship, of re-producing our lives in someone else, but according to Jesus, discipleship comes only after one has died to himself, only after he has lost himself in a message or a cause

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Steve DeNeff February 25, 2018

My Heart is Troubled | Week 3

As the Greeks appear, Jesus sees forward into his impending death and it is as though two roads appear, one called “Save me from this hour” and another called “Glorify your Name.” Jesus himself appears standing at the fork, where

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Steve DeNeff March 4, 2018

While You Have the Light | Week 4

What if “the light” is coming and going all of the time, in windows of opportunity, in which we can choose to follow or choose to ignore? What if the most dreaded outcome for ignoring the light is darkness, in

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Emily Vermilya March 11, 2018

I Have Set You an Example | Week 5

In our world today, many are achieving power and position earlier in their careers and this can make them more entitled, less self aware and less sensitive to others. This sermon will discuss the temptation to use power or privilege

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Eric Crisp March 18, 2018