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Weekly sermons from Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. CPC is a progressive congregation in the Presbyterian Church USA committed to sharing the love of God, hope of Christ, and working towards justice and equity in the world. Learn more at www.communitypresbyterianchurch.com.
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If you are looking to make positive changes in your life, learn to reduce stress, move forward towards success and happiness, or gain a new perspective on life - you don’t want to miss this show. I’m a Board Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Life Coach, and we’ll be talking about what’s important to you. How do I know- for one hour I’ll be taking calls, providing coaching, answering questions and tackling your problems. This is about YOU. It’s an hour of talk you don’t want to miss.
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Here's a promise: By the end of this enlightening conversation, you'll have a whole new perspective on the church's approach to sexuality, and perhaps even your own. We're peeling back the layers of the often misunderstood ‘purity culture’ movement of the 80s and 90s, exploring how it shaped the church's teachings on sex, relationships, and intimac…
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What does the future of the church look like? That's the provocative question we're grappling with in today's enlightening conversation. We're taking inspiration from 1 John chapter four, considering the radical call to love one another and God. Delving into hard conversations, we explore the essence of authentic church work, especially in challeng…
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Can you still hold on to your Christian faith, even if you question aspects of it like the virgin birth? Does being a Christian necessitate whole-hearted belief, or can actions speak louder than doctrines? We go head-to-head with these existential questions, channeling insights from the gospels of Acts and John, and the Book of Confessions. Through…
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Step into a captivating exploration of life's biggest mystery: the concept of eternal life. What do scriptures tell us about eternal life and what happens when we pass on? We venture into the profound depths of this topic, referencing scriptures from 2 Corinthians and John, and grapple with the complexities and nuances embedded in the words 'eterna…
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Ever wondered why the Bible remains a subject of unending debate and discussion? This episode unravels that mystery, taking you deep into the heart of the Bible's complexity. As your hosts, we're inviting you to join us and the rest of our community in combating the prevailing notion that understanding the Bible is simple. Together, we'll grapple w…
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Ever found yourself wrestling with the burden of resentment, or perhaps, caught in the cycle of refusing to forgive? Our latest discourse is a treasure trove of insights as we explore the depths of forgiveness, drawing wisdom from David's Psalm and Matthew's Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. These biblical teachings serve as a guide, unraveling t…
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What does the Bible really say about gender roles and relationships? Can women truly hold leadership positions within the church? We tackle these challenging questions as we examine Biblical scripture, discussing passages from Genesis and Ephesians, and reflecting on the recent decision by the Southern Baptist Convention to disfellow two churches f…
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Ever wondered what makes Presbyterianism unique and how it has evolved over the years? Join us on a journey to explore the values, traditions, and theologies of Presbyterianism, as we discuss its welcoming and open-minded nature, as well as its system of government that still stands strong today. We'll also offer insights into how Presbyterianism c…
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The Apostle Paul travelled to Athens and marveled at the number of statues, temples, and shines to the pantheon of Greek gods. Three for every one person! He stumbled upon a unique marker dedicated to "The Unknown God". Join us as Commissioned Pastor Mary Shideler preaches on Acts 17:22-31. Support the show…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 This week, Peter gets schooled by God...again...and Jesus changes the meaning of baptism. Join Pastor Jason Schiller for this week's sermon. Support the showעל ידי Community Presbyterian Church
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Lamentations 1:1-6 Psalm 137 Luke 17:5-10 God's love and grace is a gift freely given to all, yet God also expects much of us as we seek to follow Jesus. In our reading from Luke, the disciples demand an increase in faith from Jesus to live up to his expectations…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Jeremiah 31:1-7 Psalm 79 Luke 16:1-13 Today we tackle the most difficult parable Jesus taught. What does it mean to be faithful with our money? Why is the unfaithful servant commended by the master? What is Jesus trying to teach to the disciples, and what does it…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 Luke 15:1-10 The Pharisees were appalled by the company Jesus kept. They discounted him as a messenger of God based on the sinners and tax collectors he ate with. Who did Jesus come to server? How does God view the ones we label a…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Luke 14:25-33 If you approach the Bible from a literal perspective, meaning every word is literally true simply needs to be applied to our lives, this passage in Luke is troublesome. Does Jesus really call us to hate our fami…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Luke 16:19-31 Revelation 21:1-8 Titus 3:1-7 Jesus came to save humanity, but from what and for what purpose? What about heaven and hell? We have a lot of ideas weaved into the church about heaven and hell, but what does the Bible actually say? Join Pastor Jason S…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Romans 12:1-2, 9-21 Galatians 5:16-26 Have you ever heard someone described as "a good Christian"? What did they mean by that? What does a good Christian look like? How does a good Christian act? The early Christians, wanting to live out Jesus' teachings faithful…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Ephesians 2:11-22 (The Message) Romans 12:3-8 (The Message) Acts 2:42-47 (CEB Translation) How did the early followers of Jesus apply his teachings to their lives? How did they understand their role in the world? What is the Church and why does the Church matter …
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Isaiah John 3:1-18 Luke 4:16-20 Jesus came to bring good news to the people. He says so in the first recorded sermon in the Gospel of Luke. But what exactly is this good news> Who is the good news for? Join Pastor Jason Schiller for this week's sermon. Support th…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Isaiah 55:6-7 Psalm 103:1-8 Ephesians 2:1-10 God's grace through Jesus is the cornerstone to our faith. But the free gift often seems too good to be true, and we convince ourselves we are not worthy. How can accepting God's grace affect our lives and the world? J…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Genesis 3:1-13 Psalm 51 Isaiah 59:1-8 Humans walked with God in the cool breeze of the evenings, face to face. Everything is going so well for humans in the creation story until a wise and crafty snake shows up. What went wrong? What exactly is sin? What role doe…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Genesis 1:24-31 Psalm 8 Galatians 3:25-29 What does it mean to be human? What is our value, and how do we see the value of others? These questions are fundamental to all humans and play heavily into our culture. But while the world tends to value people based on …
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Ezekiel 36:26-28 Psalm 57 John 14:15-31 We are in week three of a 12-week summer series at Community Pres called Back to Basics. Each week we will discuss scripture around a foundational topic of the Christian faith. Our third installment is about the Holy Spirit…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: Isaiah 9:1-7 Psalm 72 John 1:1-18 We are in week two of a 12-week summer series at Community Pres called Back to Basics. Each week we will discuss scripture around a foundational topic of the Christian faith. Our second installment is about Jesus. Who is Jesus? W…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Reading: Acts 17:22-28 Today we begin a 12-week summer series at Community Pres called Back to Basics. Each week we will discuss scripture around a foundational topic of the Christian faith. Our first installment is about God. Do you ever think about God? Do you struggle w…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: 1st Reading Genesis 11:1-9 2nd Reading Psalm 104:24-34 3rd Reading Acts 2:1-17 Pentecost is often celebrated in congregations as the "Birth of the Church". The Prophet Joel promised that God's Spirit would be poured out in the last days. Jesus instructed his disc…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: 1st Reading Acts 16:16-34 2nd Reading Psalm 97 3rd Reading Revelation 22:12-21 Jesus talked about returning to the earth at the end of days. In the Book of Revelation, we have a vision by John recorded as to what that might look like. How should the idea that Jes…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: 1st Reading Psalm 67 2nd Reading John 14:23-29 3rd Reading Colossians 3:1-17 What does it mean to live a Christian life? How are we to apply the teachings of Jesus? Join Pastor Jason Schiller for this week's sermon from Community Presbyterian Church. Support the …
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: 1st Reading Psalm 148 2nd Reading John 13:31-35 3rd Reading Acts 11:1-18 The story of the Bible is often about religion being at odds with what God is doing in the world. We see that over and over in the ministry of Jesus. In our readings today, Peter's religion …
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: 1st Reading Acts 9:36-43 2nd Reading Psalm 23 Gospel Reading Revelation 7:9-17 John's vision, the book we call Revelation, shows a great multitude from every nation, tribe, and language gathered before the throne of God. All gathered together worshipping God. Rev…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: 1st Reading Psalm 30 2nd Reading Revelation 5:11-14 The book of Revelation belongs to a category of Biblical literature called "Jewish Apocalyptic Literature". It is full of symbolism and imagery as a hope filled commentary on the suffering of the early Christian…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: 1st Reading Acts 5:27 - 32 2nd Reading Psalm 150 Gospel Reading John 20:19 - 31 If you grew up going to church or in a family that discussed faith, how was the topic of doubt handled? Was expressing doubts viewed as wrong or going against God? Was doubt talked ab…
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Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota! Today's Readings: 1st Reading Psalm 118:1 -2, 19-29 Gospel Reading Luke 19:29-40 Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. We remember Jesus riding triumphantly into Jerusalem to the shouts of "Hosanna in the highest Heaven!" as the crowds of Jewish pilgrims gathered to see th…
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