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All Souls Presbyterian Church
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Abiding Fruitfulness
God wants you to be fruitful. This is no minor theme, but is fundamental to God’s purposes for creation. God wants his creation to reflect something of his own vitality, his abundance, his fruitfulness. But do you feel fruitful? Or do you feel dry? Parched? Barren? In John 15, we find Jesus teaching on the true vine and the branches, setting up his disciples for a lifetime of fruitfulness. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on John 15:1-8, addressing three questions: What does it mean to bear fruit? How do we bear fruit? And why should we bear fruit?
Part of a series on The Gospel of John.
From Sunday Worship, November 17, 2024.
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Part of a series on The Gospel of John.
From Sunday Worship, November 17, 2024.
allsoulspca.org
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O Kings, Be Wise; Christ Is on the Throne
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Whoever might have won this past week’s election, it does not change the truth of what God says nor does it change the reality that Christ is on the throne. Our hope, ultimately, must never be in an election. Our hope is that Christ is on the throne. Concluding a three-sermon mini-series, Pastor Luke Herche has previously been teaching, first, that we are to obey governing authorities and, seco...
Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled
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Where do your fears take you? Fear and worry are part of our daily lives. Everybody has fears. And everybody responds to fears in different ways. Some sweat, others get quiet or make jokes. But where do your fears drive you to? And how do they play out in your day-to-day? In John 14:27-31, we find Jesus teaching his disciples for the last time before his crucifixion, and here he begins to strik...
Long Distance Relationship?
Переглядів 3414 днів тому
How do you relate to Jesus? How do you relate to Jesus when he is not here, physically, when you can’t see his face, hear his voice, or touch the scars on his hands? That was clearly a question in the early church. From a secular perspective, the church had a PR problem. They said Jesus had risen from the dead, but if so, where was Jesus? We invite people into a relationship with Christ, but wh...
Greater Works
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The night before he was crucified, Jesus told his disciples that, following his ascension, whoever believes in him will do the works that Jesus did and even “greater works than these.” Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on John 14:12-14, focusing on the “greater works” and discussing when they will be done, who does them, what they are, how they are done, and why they are done. Part of a ser...
Is it Arrogant...?
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Is it arrogant to say that Jesus is the only way to the Father? Hear what Pastor Luke Herche has to say, from his sermon “Comfort in Our Father’s House” on John 14:1-11. Full sermon at ua-cam.com/video/gt4g7r70GXc/v-deo.html
Comfort in Our Father’s House
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Where do you need comfort right now? Be it political tensions, trouble at work or at home, or even the turmoil of your own heart-what is going on in your world that is upsetting? In John 14, Jesus begins with the comforting words, “Let not your hearts be troubled.” Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this passage, addressing three questions: Why do we need comfort? Where do we find comfort...
We Must Obey God
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Christians are tempted in every age to compromise. One age might be tempted to self-reliance, another to complacency, another to immorality, but every age has its temptations. Our day is no exception. As long as you live in this world, temptations and trials are bound to come. When the immorality of the present age and the power of the state combine to oppose Christ and his church, there is a q...
The Love of Christ
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The Gospel of John is the gospel written by a friend. John was someone who walked with Jesus, knew him, ate with him, saw the miracles. There are details in the gospel of John not seen anywhere else, as well as a more intimate, personal look at Jesus. In John 13:21-38 we see, from his friend, the love of Christ on display, even framed by the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter. Listen as ...
Blessed if You Do Them
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In John chapter 13, Jesus washes the feet of his disciples, demonstrating that Jesus comes as a servant and calls those who follow him to serve. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this astonishing passage, teaching us to serve, not from a place of insecurity, but of confidence, not just our friends, but our enemies, and not as something optional, but as fundamental to discipleship of the ...
Stay Salty
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If we have believed in Christ, and been united to Christ, and died with Christ, and been raised with Christ, what does it look to walk with Christ in a world that does not know him? Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Colossians 4:2-6, teaching us to prayerfully cling to the gospel, pray for the work of the gospel, and make the most of every opportunity that you have. Part of a sermon seri...
Where You Live
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What story are you living? We are all in the middle of a story. It’s the story of redemption, the story of grace, the story of Jesus. And it’s his story, not ours. We didn’t make it up, it’s not fantasy, and the ending is already set-but it’s a story all the same. It has a beginning, middle, and end, a sovereign narrator, narrative tension, a hero, and plenty of plot twists. Being able to imagi...
Shine
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What are we doing here? That’s a question that can be answered in a variety of ways, but to put it broadly: what are we, Christians, doing here in the world? What is our role in God’s work in our day-to-day lives? And how is God calling you to join him in what the is doing in and through you? Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Matthew 5:14-16, answering four questions from this passage: W...
The Chief Shepherd’s Care for His Suffering Sheep
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The Chief Shepherd’s Care for His Suffering Sheep
As We Come to Him, Jesus Our Cornerstone
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As We Come to Him, Jesus Our Cornerstone
It most definitely is.
"... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you ..."
Thank you
Wonderful, beautiful sermon.
Wasn't it?
This is such an excellent sermon! So well done!
Excellent sermon, as always,even 2+ years later.
Roles of church members 1. Submit to them Heb 13:17 (pertains to spiritual things) 2. 1 Peter 4:10 to serve 3. To go out and serve Jesus in our calling (vocation) 4. Show and tell Jesus as you go (witness) 5. Pray for your leaders
Acts 6 the institution of deacons
1 Peter 5:17 elders who rule and preach (2 distinct roles)
1 Sam 12:23; Acts 6
Roles: 1. Represents the people before God (praying) 2. Warns them of the statutes and Laws (teaching) 3. Others to judge people (as conflict arise)
Means: 1. The people choose 2. Qualified men 3. The existing leader appoints
Deu 1:13 choose for your tribes and I will appoint them; Acts 6:3 pick from among you
Reasons of plurality: 1. The needs of the community - to inquire of God, disputes 2. The needs of a growing community 3. The limits of leadership
Necessity of plurality - to prevent a dictator like the pope
1 Peter 5; 1 Tim 3; Acts 20 undershepherds
Jer 3:15 I will give you shepherds
Necessity, means and roles of plurality
Wow! Well done! Excellent sermon!!!
1. Enter in 2. Depend on God 3. Give Him the Glory
Spiritual dimensions of things = primary cause vs secondary cause. God is the primary cause
1. Your eyes direct your destiny 2. The things that are seen are transient 3. Therefore, look to the unseen
Japeth=father of the Gentiles
Lev 20:11 Ham could have lie with Noah’s wife
Naama=daughter of Lamech; pleasant/attractive; suspected to be wife of Noah
Leviticus 20:17
Implied censure by the negative outcome?
Psalm 104:14-15
The ark is suspected to land between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea
Is it really just shame? Is nakedness not sin?
God works not despite suffering; but, in and through it
Famine is a sign of the brokenness of the present world
1. God has made big promises 2. In the world, you will have trouble 3. Through trouble, God will fulfill His promises
Lack of debate does not mean we are united
6 keys to practical Christian unity: 1. Begin with grace v.1 = joy in God and the gospel; grace is the mode of Christian unity 2. Look to the model v.5-11 = grace is the model of Christian unity 3. Remember the goal 4. Practice the pattern v. 3-4 = through humility 5. Hold on to hope 6. Rely on the Spirit
Denominations enable Christians to express unity with like minded Christians
Aspects to unity: 1. Doctrinal unity 2. Objective unity = united in Christ 3. Practical unity = common purpose
Shem=Semitic
70 nations
Peleg=division
Genesis 11 happens before Genesis 10
Diaspora=scattered about
We gather 1. To celebrate God’s work 2. To celebrate God’s name and glory 3. To be fed and formed
Rebellion of the command to scatter
Terah=moon
One son is cursed; one son is blessed 1. Adam=Cain is cursed; Seth is blessed 2. Noah=Ham is cursed; Shem is blessed 3. Terah=Haran died; Abraham is blessed
Shem=name
Particularity of God’s work
Progressive expansion of blessed
First Great Commission