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February 19, 2012 “Faith to Go Through the Roof” (Mark 2:1-12)

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Hear the sermon preached by Linda Bausserman Today’s story takes place early in Jesus ministry. He was still establishing his reputation and there are several firsts in this passage. It is the first time that he forgives sins and the … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2012 “Just What Is It About David” (Acts 13:16-23)

Posted on January 8, 2012 by admin

Linda Bausserman preaching I have heard stories about David all my life, beginning as a child in Sunday School. He has always been an intriguing yet puzzling character to me. He is certainly one of the most complex characters in … Continue reading →

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November 6, 2011 “Faith in Private, Faith in Public?” (Matthew 6:1, 5-6; Romans 1:15-17)

Posted on November 6, 2011 by admin

Guest Minister, Melissa Rogers Director of the Center for Religion and Public Affairs Wake Forest University Divinity School Hear the sermon The text says: Today’s scripture is from Matthew’s Gospel about the public display of religion and the role of … Continue reading →

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July 31, 2011 “On the Fringes or Center Stage” (Luke 8:40-56)

Posted on July 31, 2011 by admin

Text: Today’s text is a story about a poor woman who has had hemorrhages for 12 years. She is therefore unclean according to Jewish law and an outcast from the synagogue. Her story is contrasted with another about a man … Continue reading →

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God’s Plan for You By Dr. Stan Lemons

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

God’s Plan for You February 13, 2010 Stan Lemons For the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island, I am a member of the Standing Committee on the Ministry, which goes by the elegant acronym of SCOM. One of our duties … Continue reading →

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Gifts: Giving and Receiving

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

Gifts: Giving and Receiving Matthew 2: 1 – 11 -Jan 2, 2010 Dr. Linda Bausserman, Associate Minister According to the traditional church calendar, we are now in the 12 days of Christmas. This period concludes with Epiphany which celebrates the … Continue reading →

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Restoring Mary and the Nativity

Posted on December 26, 2010 by admin

- Sunday, December 26, 2010 “Restoring Mary and the Nativity” Hear the sermon Hear A Christmas Carol by G. K. Chesterton Guest Minister Ralph C. Wood Professor of Theology and Literature Baylor University

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Limping Through Life (1 Kings 18:17-40)

Posted on August 29, 2010 by admin

August 29, 2010 Dr. Dan Ivins, pastor The Bible makes a big deal out of Elijah the Tishbite; and rightly so. This 9th century BC mountain-man, brought the word of the Lord to Israel. Lots of miracles are attributed to … Continue reading →

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When We Forget to Remember (Amos 8:11-12)

Posted on August 22, 2010 by admin

August 22, 2010 Dr. Dan Ivins, pastor Reading the Book of Amos is nobody’s idea of a good time. His role is to remind us what God is like. Set in a time when Israel had reached a low point … Continue reading →

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Listening for the Person Behind the Words (Job 32:1-10)

Posted on August 15, 2010 by admin

August 15, 2010 Dr. Dan Ivins, pastor It was a great day when I quit trying to explain human suffering. Some people can’t keep from it though; and many of them are religious. Elihu the ideologue in the Book of … Continue reading →

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