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  • That Your Joy Might Be Full: A Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2023
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    Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent in which we think about joy. What is joy? In particular, what is Christian joy? How is this connected to hope, peace, and love, the other themes we reflect upon in this season?

    That Your Joy Might be Full: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 1 John 1:1–4 NKJV That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

  • I Give You My Peace: A Sermon For The Second Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 30, 2023
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    Le there be peace on earth. But unlike the "hymn" this peace does not begin with us but the Lord Jesus Christ.

    I Give you MY Peace: A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent John 14:27 NKJV Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. We continue in our study in the four themes in Advent, a time in which ...read more

  • The Hope That Transforms: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2023
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     | 1,584 views

    We look at this season as one in which we hope. What do we hope for, and how does this effect the way we live?

    The Hope that Transforms: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent 1 John 3:1-3 It’s Advent time again. The American celebration of Thanksgiving is past. Now all eyes turn upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it. The reality is ...read more

  • Is Christmas Good For The Economy?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2023
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    In the well-known "A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie, who is upset about the commercialism of Christmas cried out: "What is Christmas all about?" How would you answer him?

    Is Christmas good for the Economy? 1 Peter 3:15 It’s that time of the year again. Black Friday sales are everywhere. We are beckoned to go out and buy gifts for our loved ones. Businesses everywhere are hoping for good sales this season. It is known as Black Friday because it is during this season ...read more

  • David Sinned, And The Son Must Die: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2023
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    What should we make of such a miserable passage of Scripture? And what does this have to do with Christ the King Sunday. Read and find out.

    Adam Sinned, and the Son must Die 2 Samuel 12:9-14 Sin has dire consequences. It not only affects the sinner but also everyone around him. In this case, David's newborn son with Bathsheba is struck down by the LORD, even though David is allowed to live. But an even greater Son must die, not ...read more

  • As A Thief In The Night

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2023
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    When will the Lord return? We eagerly expect this to happen. This is our hope. We are not told when. We are only told that He shall return

    As a Thief in the Night 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last week, we looked at the well-known passage of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. This passage is in common use among students of prophecy, and many theories of “rapture” have emerged from this study. It is also commonly used at funeral to give comfort to ...read more

  • Comfort One Another With These Words

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 4, 2023
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    What does this well-known passage from 1 Thessalonians teach us about death and resurrection?

    Comfort One Another with These Words 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This morning’s passage is well known, especially among evangelicals. It is quoted as mentioning an event called the “Rapture.” Other than agreeing on the term, the interpretations of just what the rapture is and when it will happen ...read more

  • For All The Saints

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 1, 2023
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    It is right to remember those who have gone before us in the faith. They serve as witnesses to the faith we should have.

    For All the Saints Hebrews 11:32-40 We come to what should be a very important day for us on the Christian calendar, the day known as “all Saint’s Day or the Feast of All Saints. It is a day in which we are to remember those in the faith who have one before us, many of whom suffered great hardship ...read more

  • Crossing Jordan

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2023
     | 1,259 views

    We face a greater Jordan to cross than the Children of Israel did. But because it is the same LORD who leads us, we shall cross impassible Jordan.

    Crossing Jordan Joshua 3:7-17 Moses had taken Israel as far as he could. It wasn’t because Moses had succumbed to old age as Deuteronomy 34 tells us he was still vigorous. It is because He had failed earlier to glorify Yahweh in front of the people at Meribah and struck the rock in anger rather ...read more

  • Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023
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    It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.

    Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more

  • From Pisgah's Lofty Height: The Death Of Moses

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 19, 2023
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    Moses was shown the Land which the LORD had promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were promised would be given to their descendants. what else did Moses see from Pisgah's lofty height?

    From Pisgah's Lofty Height: The Death of Moses Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses was an old man of 120 years of age. Yet even to the time of his death, he maintained his youth. He was still vigorous and could see clearly. Yet all have an appointment with death, even the great Moses. It is the LORD who ...read more

  • A Conversation With God

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 14, 2023
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    Moses had a special relationship with the Lord. Do we seek this?

    A Conversation with God Exodus 33:12-23 Moses was an extraordinary person who lived in extraordinary times. The nation of Israel was in great danger. Unlike the situation that Modern Israel faces today, it was not the invasion of its territory by its neighbors. It was under threat by Yahweh ...read more

  • Without The Camp

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 7, 2023
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    Jesus invites all to go without the camp and meet Him there.

    Without the Camp Exodus 33:1-11 The Children of Israel had just committed a grievous sin by worshiping the golden calf, which was total apostacy. Instead of accepting Yahweh’s invitation to be a special people unto Himself, they had chosen to worship other gods, just like the other nations. Were ...read more

  • The Golden Calf

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 4, 2023
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    The gold of Egypt became a snare to Israel. our desire for gold may do likewise.

    The Golden Calf Exodus 32:1-14 In today’s uncertain times, there is a rush among many to buy gold. As compared to paper money which inflates and is really backed by nothing but the good faith and credit of the issuer, gold has for thousands of years been seen as a stable store of value. I have even ...read more

  • Pressing Towards The Goal

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 2, 2023
     | 1,302 views

    Do you have a faith that is worth dying for?

    Pressing Towards the Goal Philippians 3:4-14 We live in a world today in which many people have to motivations other than to get through another day. People seem to have nothing to live for. Drug abuse, alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, fear, and a general sense of despair has gripped the ...read more