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In The Ruins: The Christian Life Amidst Covid-19
Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 9, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. Rebuilding In The Ruins.
Contributed on Jul 9, 2020
This sermon looks at the Israelites' "return to worship" after the exile. Makes a great sermon for returning to worship, and for adjusting to changes in this new world and setting.
A few weeks ago, I was able to go back to Illinois and to see my brother confirmed. Before the service, it was nice to walk around and to visit the church I used to call “home.” There’s something nice and nostagilc about being back in places like that. I often see it here at Christmas and ...read more
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2. Rest In The Ruins
Contributed on Jul 9, 2020
This sermon looks at rest, the importance of rest, and the types of tiredness we can have, and how Christ satisfies them with His rest.
I want you to think of a time in your life when you were exhausted. That moment when the tank was empty, you were depleted, and you had nothing left to give. Think of that time. Think of the most tiring day, or season, in your entire life. Recall the feelings and emotions. For me, the moment ...read more
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3. Reaping And Sowing In The Ruins
Contributed on Jul 9, 2020
This sermon looks at the hope and promise of sowing God's Word. It deals with the failures, but also the joys that we can experience with this! It goes through Jesus' parable of the sower. A special thanks to Rev. Bob Holst for the inspiration and idea
Are you an optimist, or are you a pessimist? Are you a glass half-empty person, or are you a glass half-full person? Do you complain that rose bushes have thorns, or do you rejoice because thorns have roses? Do you see the storm clouds, or do you see the silver lining? There are various ...read more