Sermons About Pilgrims
Choosing Jerusalem - Zechariah 2, 3
There has always been a hope of restoring Jerusalem... or at least a community that will reflect the "Zion of God." The first Zionist movement took place with the returning exiles from Babylon/Persia. Zechariah reminds the remnant that they are a part of God's plan to restore a new Jerusalem. It would be prosperous, populace, and a place for -- Gentiles!?! A presentation of the Gospel is played out with Joshua the High Priest in chapter 3. It is the basis for how all who are called by God, Jewish and Gentile, will become a part of the New Jerusalem!
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Giving Thanks to God
On Thursday, September 24, 1789, the First House of Representatives recommended the First Amendment to the states for ratification. Congressman Elias Boudinot proposed that Congress jointly request that President Washington proclaim a day of thanksgiving for “the many signal favors of Almighty God.†He “could not think of letting the session pass over without offering an opportunity to all the citizens of the United States of joining, with one voice, in returning to Almighty God their sincere thanks for the blessings he had poured down upon them.â€
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Pilgrims Jogging on in Our Pilgrimage
We keep going even when we don't know what is ahead. This sermon made reference to the pastor and his three sons hiking on the Appalachian Trail.
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To Live or Die in the Kingdom
Scott challenges our approach and viewpoint on death. He addresses how the Christian can be comforted and motivated by knowing and believing what scripture has to say concerning it. Quoting John Donne he emphasizes how death itself shall die soon.
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Hebrews 11:13-16
What is real faith made of? What should be our anchor and hope in the midst of trials and even joys? How should our faith reflect in the way we live our Christian life? These are good questions and ones that are explored in this independant study.
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This foreign land
We are pilgrims on a journey through life, toward our true homeland. Without faith, our lives appear to be filled with contradictions, but through the lens of faith, our true riches are found in God.
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Happy Endings
With the Solemnity of Christ the King, we end the Church year. As we reflect on Jesus, our King, we are called to be living stones with which the Church is built.
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