Sermons About Darkness
The Upper Room
The season of Lent runs the 6 weeks up to Easter, and focuses on the final 24 hours of the life of Jesus. In the Gospel according to John, it is the culmination of a cosmic battle between light and darkness, which John often describes using the metaphors of day and night. During this season, we will walk with Jesus through each scene of this final night, until we reach the cross. Using a blend of ancient and modern elements, we will move through the darkness, and thereby prepare ourselves for the joy and celebration of Easter.
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Advent (Part 1)
The first sermon in the "Advent" series. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on December 9, 2007 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Scripture from John 1:1-5.
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Creation, Redemption and Artistic Action
This week we looked at the role that art plays in our calling to be salt and light in the world.
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Faith in the Darkness
The darkness that surrounded the cross of Jesus was a darkness behind which God hid his face, causing Jesus to cry out with feelings of abandonment. But the actions of two Marys and a man named Joseph remind us that we must press on with faith in the midst of the darkness.
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John 3:16-21 - This is Jesus: The Dividing Line of Eternity
Jesus is the dividing line of eternity—those who believe have eternal life, while those who do not believe perish.
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Historical Jesus
Many views, opinions & conclusions have been made about who Jesus really was. Questions like: where did he originate, was he more than a good person & teacher, what real legacy did he leave -are just a few that are asked. We begin this series on Jesus by looking at the Jesus of history recorded by John [one of the original 12 disciples & followers of Jesus].
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Making Light of It
With Jesus, the light of the world, we expose the darkness and discover thatthe issue of every dispute is the failure to love.
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