Tag: Salvation
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“Salvation’s Subterfuge”
Theme: God’s restorative work in our lives is not always what we expect it to be, but is always worth hoping for. Mark 11:1-11 (NRSV): When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the village ahead of…
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“Cineplex Salvation”
Theme: We can trust in the Love of God to protect us through times of change and uncertainty because Love saves us every time. Acts 2:1-21 (NRSV): When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent…
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“Saved by the Spirit”
Theme: The Spirit shows up in our lives and takes us in – whether we be churched or unchurched, women or men, wealthy or poor, we are loved by God, and given refuge from our fears. Acts 16:25-34 (NRSV): About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were…
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“Salvation Begs A Ride”
Matthew 21:1-11 (NRSV) Theme: Salvation comes to us humbly, begging us to notice, to offer a way into our very selves, so that the saving grace of God might find a way into our hearts. When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying…
Ellen Clark Clemot 