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The Way of the Cross #3: The God We Want?

On April 6, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

I preached this sermon on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Scriptures were 1 Samuel 8:1-7 and the Gospel of Mark 15:1-15. You can find them here. “The same as all the other nations have” There’s a story in the OT, in the book of 1 Samuel, where all of the elders of the people of …

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Expressive Individualism and the Embarrassing Problem of Belly Buttons

On March 12, 2023 By Derek Melanson1 Comment

I was present at the birth of all three of our children, one daughter and twin sons. In all three cases, each child had to be physically disconnected from their mother. The umbilical cord had to be cut for them to enter the world. Once the cord was cut, then they were free, able to …

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Seeing with the Eyes of Faith

On February 14, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

I preached this sermon on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by this our ancestors were approved. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are …

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Our Suffering God

On February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

I preached this sermon on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Introduction This past Week, we were driving back from doing some birthday shopping for our twin sons, and one of our sons and his older sister were talking about their biggest phobias or fears. Eventually, our daughter asked me what my biggest fears were. While I …

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What Voice Are We Listening To?

On January 17, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

I preached the following message on Sunday, January 15, 2023. It was inspired in part by the book I mention below. It is based on the story found in Isaiah 36-37. My main text was King Hezekiah's prayer found in Isaiah 37:15-20. In her wonderful and challenging book, The Deepest Belonging: A Story About Discovering …

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