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Religion vs. Relationship
“Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship.” We are invited into a relationship with God the Father, made possible by Jesus the Son. Ideally Christianity creates a healthy relationship but that doesn’t mean it is not a religion. As … Continue reading
The Gospel of Sweet Tea
Adding sugar to iced tea does not make sweet tea. If you want sweet tea you need to just throw that out and start over. Adding Jesus to a bitter life really can make life sweeter. Let’s look at the … Continue reading
Jesus Loved His Mama
The sermon I almost preached last year. Three scriptures from Luke and John’s Gospel accounts in which Jesus sets the example for us to follow. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Unity Baptist Church.
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The Resurrection
Without the resurrection Christianity is just another religion, the Bible is just a book, and believers have nothing but false hope. But since Jesus has the power to lay down his life and the power to take it up again, … Continue reading
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Epiphany
Epiphany is about discovery and celebrates finding something worth finding. It is the 12th day of Christmas and honors the wise men who came from afar, bringing gifts and worshiping the child Jesus.
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Tagged Christmas star, Christmastide, discovery, Epiphany, Jesus, magi, Matthew 2, star of Bethlehem, wisemen
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Light of the World
Jesus has come into the world and nothing will ever be the same. Light shined into darkness. Where Jesus is there is life and light; where Jesus is not there is only darkness and death. “Let your light so shine … Continue reading
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The Gospel of Christmas
God loves you. If you ever doubt that, look in the manger. God is in the manger. God hates sin. If you ever doubt that, look at the cross. God is on the cross. God loves you. God hates sin. … Continue reading
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Peter’s Sermon
Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost is recorded in Acts 2:14-36. It is the first “Christian message” in that it’s the first time the death, burial and resurrection were proclaimed. Peter explains that God’s Spirit is being poured out … Continue reading
Mother’s Day
I try hard not to preach the same sermon every year on any particular occasion. This year for Mother’s Day we looked at 3 biblical accounts of how mothers should be treated, by both children and grown children.
Acts 1 Sermon Series
Promise of the Father | Acts 1:1-5 | April 23, 2017 Promise of His Return | Acts 1:6-11 | April 30, 2017 Lesson of Matthias | Act 1:12-26 | May 7, 2017
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Tagged Acts 1, Apostles, ascention, Father, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Matthias, Son
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