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Misunderstanding Jesus

On January 10, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

This is my sermon from Sunday, January 8, 2023. It is based on Luke 2:41-52. Years ago when my wife Alisha chose to go to Houghton College in New York, her best friend Janis also decided to go there. Houghton is a Christian college. And Janis’s parents had a lot of trouble understanding why she …

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Something Old, Something New

On January 6, 2023January 5, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

This is my message from Sunday, January 1, 2023. Here's the link to Luke 2:21-40. Introduction Consider for a moment our church. It has a long history. It was founded roughly a century and a half ago or so. It has traditions or way of doing things that were formed in the past. Many people …

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A Humble Birth

On January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

Christmas day was on a Sunday this year, which meant we gathered for worship and fellowship. Our church had a wonderful service on Christmas morning. This is my message from the service. Here's the link to Luke 2:1-20. Introduction One of the reasons we have four gospels rather than one is that each of them, …

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Advent Week 4: What Do You Want for Christmas?

On December 20, 2022December 19, 2022 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

Here's the link to Luke 1:46-55, 67-79. Introduction In general, I’ve had two experiences in my life when it comes to Christmas “wish lists.” When I was growing up, I would make a “wish list.” Sometimes I got items on my list, sometimes I didn’t. Truth is, while I was growing up my Mom was …

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Advent Week 3: A Holy Intersection

On December 13, 2022 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

Here's the link to Luke 1:26-45. Introduction Let me begin with a question: Do we believe God’s plans intersect with our lives? Do we believe God can include us in accomplishing his larger purposes? Can and does God include you in what he’s doing all around you? For the last couple of weeks we’ve looked …

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