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Sermons from 2008 -- 2010

(to view older sermons from 2006-2007, please visit our archive)

SHAMELESS PRAYER (Genesis 18:20-32, Luke 11:1-13)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - July 25, 2010
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THE GOSPEL AND THE GRANNY GEAR (1 Timothy 4:6-10, John 6:25-35)
The Reverend Dr. Tom Baker - July 18, 2010
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WHAT KIND OF RELIGION DO WE WANT? (James 2:14-17, Luke 10:25-37)
The Reverend Louise Johnson - July 11, 2010
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FOUR WAYS TO HAVE A CONVERSATION (Jonah 3:10-4:11, John 14:1-7)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - July 4, 2010
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THE OTHER SIDE OF FREEDOM (Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - June 27, 2010
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LOVE BREAKS THE RULES (Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-8:3)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - June 20, 2010
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AMAZING (Ecclesiastes 1:1-14, Acts 2:5-12, Luke 5:17-30)
The Reverend Dr. Thomas Baker - June 13, 2010
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PAUL VS. FUNDAMENTALISM (Galatians 1:11-24, Luke 7:11-17)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - June 6, 2010
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THE ANATOMY OF HOPE (Romams 1:1-5, John 16:12-15)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - May 30, 2010
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CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (Acts 2:1-21 )
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - May 23, 2010
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CHURCH MUSIC 101 (Psalm 150, Colossians 3:12-17)
Deacon Jen Fowler - May 16, 2010
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IN HONOR OF UPPITY, FAITHFUL WOMEN (Mark 1:29-31; 5:25-34; 7:24-30)
The Reverend Louise Johnson - May 9, 2010
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LIFE ON THE OTHER SIDE (Exodus 16:13-21, John 21:1-14)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - April 18, 2010
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THE STRANGER (John 20:24-31)
Leigh Stuckey - April 11, 2010
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LETTING GO (John 20:1-18)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - April 4, 2010; Easter Sunday
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TEACHING A STONE TO TALK (Luke 19:28-40)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 28, 2010
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LIVING PRAYER (Isaiah 58:1-9; John12:1-8)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos and The Reverend Louise Johnson - March 21, 2010
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WHAT PRAYER ISN'T (Isaiah 55:1-9; Luke 13:1-9)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 7, 2010
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PRAYER IS TRUST (Genesis 15:1-18; Luke 13:31-35)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 28, 2010
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TRUE TO YOURSELF (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Luke 4:1-13)
Caroline Wood - February 21, 2010
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THE WAY HOME? (1 John 4:7-12, 19-21; Luke 9:28-36) Part 3 of a 3-part series on "Love by Any Other Name"
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 14, 2010
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DO YOU SEE THE SAME TRUTH? (John 15:9-17) Part 2 of a 3-part series on "Love by Any Other Name"
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 7, 2010
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WHAT DO YOU WANT? (John 1:35-39) Part 1 of a 3-part series on "Love by Any Other Name"
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - January 31, 2010
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THE STATE OF COMMUNION (I Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - January 24, 2010
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LEVI SUNDAY - January 17, 2010 - including reflections on the Haiti Mission Trip and earthquake
Reflection on John 9:1-5 - The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos Audio Version
Prayer of Confession and Forgiveness - Tom Wilfrid Audio Version
Reflection and Remarks on the Haiti Mission Trip - Joan Semenuk and Brandt McCabe Audio Version
Psalm 80 - The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos Audio Version
Sermon - RED VELVET CAKE AND A GLASS OF MILK - The Reverend Louise Johnson Audio Version
     Scriptures: Micah 6:8b, Mark 1:29-31
Greetings and Reflection - The Reverend Darrel Armstrong Audio Version

WASHED, FED, SENT (Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - January 10, 2010
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THE POWER TO BECOME (Jeremiah 31:7-14, John 1:1-18)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - January 3, 2010
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GROWING UP AS GOD'S PEOPLE (1 Samuel 2:18-21, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:41-52)
The Reverend William McQuoid - December 27, 2009
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THE ANNUNCIATION (Luke 1:26-38)
Grier Booker Richards - December 20, 2009 - Worship in a New Key
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TRANSFORMING THE ORDINARY (Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 3:7-18)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - December 13, 2009
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"Brood of Vipers"--A poem by Jake Willard-Crist Written Version

WORD FROM THE WILDERNESS (Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - December 6, 2009
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WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? (I Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - November 29, 2009
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THE TWO TOWERS (Revelation 1:4-8, John 18:33-37)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - November 22, 2009
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"Porphyra"--A poem by Jake Willard-Crist Written Version

THE WAY OF PRAYER (Matthew 6:9-13 )
Kellen Smith - November 15, 2009
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THE MYTH OF SISYPHUS (Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - November 8, 2009
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BONHOEFFER AT THE GALLOWS (Revelation 21:1-6a, John 11:32-44)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - November 1, 2009
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THE GIFT CHANGES EVERYTHING (2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 9:6-8; John 15:9-17)
The Reverend Dr. Dennis Olson - October 25, 2009
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WHEN RICHES GET IN OUR WAY (Luke 16:19-31)
The Reverend Dr. H. Dana Fearon, III - October 18, 2009
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HOW I SAW IT (Testimony from the WINK Service)
David Wall - October 18, 2009
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YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE (Mark 10:17-31, Hebrews 4:12-16)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - October 11, 2009
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DISPOSABLE PEOPLE (Mark 10:2-16)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - October 4, 2009
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FELIX CULPA (Luke 15:11-32)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - September 20, 2009
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CHEAP GRACE AND PRECIOUS WORK (Luke 19:1-10)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - September 20, 2009
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TURNING AROUND (2 Samuel 11:26-12:15, 1 John 1:6-9)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - September 13, 2009
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PLAYING LARGE (Mark 7:24-37)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - September 6, 2009
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CAN I GET A WITNESS? (Isaiah 43:1-10, Hebrews 11:29-12:2)
Grier Booker Richards - August 30, 2009
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OUR FAITH AND THE PROMISE OF GOD (Hebrews 11:1-7, 32-40)
Manoj Shrestha - August 23, 2009
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LIFE UNBOUNDED (Psalm 130, John 11:17-44)
Elizabeth Ferguson - August 16, 2009
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THE CROOKED MADE STRAIGHT (Ecclesiastes 1:1-15, Isaiah 40:1-5, Revelation 21:1-5)
The Reverend Dr. Tom Baker - August 9, 2009
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A HOPEFUL GEEZER (Psalm 71, Zechariah 8:1-6)
The Reverend Dr. Tom Baker - August 2, 2009
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COMEUPPANCE (Psalm 14, 2 Samuel 11:1-15)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - July 26, 2009
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A HOUSE BUILT WITH PEOPLE (2 Samuel 7:1-14a, Ephesians 2:11-22)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - July 19, 2009
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THE POWER OF FOOLISHNESS (2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-22)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - July 12, 2009
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GLIMPSING GOD (2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43)
The Mary Alice Lyman - June 28, 2009
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THE MELIAN DEBATE (1 Samuel 17 (selections)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - June 21, 2009
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LIFE BEYOND THE ILLUSION (1 Samuel 15:34-16:13, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - June 14, 2009
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THE NEWEST WINE (Acts 2:1-21)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - May 31, 2009
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BENTHAM VS. THE BIBLE (John 11:45-54)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - May 24, 2009
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COMFORT ZONE (1 John 5:1-5, Matthew 25:31-46)
Deacon Lori Pawar- May 17, 2009
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GOD HELPS THOSE.... (Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Luke 8:26-39)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - May 10, 2009
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ON SHEEPISHNESS (Psalm 23, John 10:11-18)
Jake Willard-Crist - May 3, 2009
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EUREKA! (Luke 24:13-35)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - April 26, 2009
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THE OTHER SIDE OF DOUBTING THOMAS (1 John 1:1-1:2; John 20:19-31)
Jason Rea - April 19, 2009
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YOU'RE IT (I Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark16:1-8)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - April 12, 2009 (Easter Sunday)
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Audio Poem by Jake Willard-Crist

THE REAL DRAMA (Numbers 21:4-9; II Corinthians 5:16-21; John 3:14-21)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 29, 2009
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YOUTH SUNDAY SERMONS (Psalm 139; I Corinthians 12:12-26, 42-50; John 4:21-25,39-42)
Nick Yepes, Alex Palmer, Anthony Long - March 22, 2009
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DYING TO LIVE (Isaiah 55:10-13; I Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; John 12:20-26)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 15, 2009
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WHO SHALL BE SAVED? (Daniel 12:1-10, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 24:36-51)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 8, 2009
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GEHENNA (Mark 1: 9-15, Matthew 18:1-9)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 1, 2009
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FAMILIAR SONGS IN STRANGE LANDS (Psalm 137:1-9; Mark 9:2-9)
The Reverend Darrel Armstrong - February 22, 2009
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THE GOSPEL AND HOSPITALITY (Part 2 of a 3-part Series) (Jonah 3:1-4:11)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 8, 2009
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Poem and Prayer Supplication and Intercession by Jake Willard-Crist

A CHURCH OF HOSPITALITARIANS (Part 1 of a 3-part Series) (Psalm 23; John 1:1-13)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 1, 2009
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A SENT PEOPLE (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - January 25, 2009
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THE TORN CURTAIN (Numbers 8:10-11, 14-16; Mark 15:33-39)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - January 18, 2009
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HOW TO BECOME REAL (Mark 1:4-11)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - January 11, 2009
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MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION (Luke 2:22-40, Galatians 4:4-7)
Kate Elliott - December 28, 2008
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SPIRITUAL PHYSICS (Luke 1:47-55)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - December 21, 2008
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AN ANGEL IN OTHER WORDS (Luke 1:26-38)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos and Jake Willard-Crist - December 14, 2008
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WATCH, WAIT, HOPE (Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:23-37)
The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman - November 30, 2008
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THE OCULAR PROOF (1 Corinthians 1:17-25, John 20:19-29)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - November 23, 2008
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EXTREME CHRISTIANITY (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - November 16, 2008
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READY FOR THE WEDDING (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - November 9, 2008
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PASS IT ON (1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - November 2, 2008
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BOASTING ABOUT A CHURCH (2 Corinthians 9:1-13)
The Reverend Dr. H. Dana Fearon III - October 26, 2008
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A MIRACLE OF GRATITUDE (Psalm 107:1-9, 17-38, 43; Luke 17:11-19)
The Reverend Dr. Gordon S. Mikoski - October 19, 2008
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AMERICAN IDOL (Exodus 32:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - October 12, 2008
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THE BEST OF TIMES (Philippians 1:12-26)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - October 5, 2008
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AN IMMERSION EXPERIENCE (Acts 8:26-40, Romans 6:1-4)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - September 28, 2008
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WHY FORGIVE? (Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 18:21-35)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - September 14, 2008
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GRIEF INTO GRIEVANCE (1 Kings 18:18-40, Luke 9:51-56)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - September 7, 2008
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ENCOUNTERING GOD SHOULD CHANGE YOU (Exodus 3:1-15)
The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman - August 31, 2008
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BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY (John 6:35, 41-51)
The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman - August 24, 2008
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THE SUM OF OUR FEARS (Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Genesis 4:1-15)
The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman - August 17, 2008
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THE FEAR OF GETTING OUT OF THE BOAT (Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33)
The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman - August 10, 2008
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YES...BUT.... (Matthew 19:16-21)
The Reverend Doctor Tom Baker - August 3, 2008
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FLATLAND (Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - July 27, 2008
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GOD OUTSIDE THE BOX (Jonah 1:1-17, 3:10-4:1)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - July 20, 2008
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REFORMED, ALWAYS BEING REFORMED (2 Kings 23:1-4; Matthew 17:1-4)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - July 13, 2008
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LIVING INTO HOPE (Psalm 46 and Romans 8:18-25)
The Reverend Doug Baker - July 6, 2008
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RECALCULATE (Luke 24:13-25)
The Reverend Doctor Tom Baker - June 29, 2008
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THOUGHTS ON BEING A RECKLESS SOJOURNER (Genesis 21:8-21; Matthew 10:-24-39)
The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman - June 22, 2008
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THEOXENIA (Genesis 18:1-15; Matthew 9:-35-10:8)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - June 15, 2008
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TOUCH! (Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - June 8, 2008
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SARVA DHARMA SAMA NATVA (1 Peter 2:4-10, John 14:1-14)
The Reverend Sue Anne Steffey Morrow- June 1, 2008
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THE CHURCH OF CAIAPHAS (Luke 15:1-7, John 11:45-53)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - May 25, 2008
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CONFESSIONS OF A RELUCTANT DEACON (Jeremiah 29:11-13, Romans 12:6-13)
Deacon Pam Ford - May 18, 2008
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85% OF LIFE (Acts 2:1-21)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - May 11, 2008
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HOW TO BE PRESBYTERIAN (Acts 1:6-14, Matthew 28:16-20)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos and The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman - May 4, 2008
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HOW TO GROW UP (John 14:15-21)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - April 27, 2008
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TASTE AND SEE (1 Peter 2:2-10)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - April 20, 2008
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Youth Sunday SERMONS ON MATERIALISM, FORGIVENESS, TRANSFORMATION
(Genesis 45:3-6, 10-26; 46:28-30; Luke 15:11-32)
Alex Palmer, Claire Hoeffel, Mike Leahy - April 13, 2008
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WHAT IS IN YOUR HANDS ? (Acts 10:34-43; John 20:19-31)
The Reverend Karen Hernandez-Grazen- March 30, 2008
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THE SUCCESS OF FAILURE (John 20:1-18)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 23, 2008
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THE FAILURE OF SUCCESS (Matthew 21:1-11)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 16, 2008
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BELIEVE (John 11:1-45)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - March 9, 2008
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EYES WIDE SHUT (Ephesians 4:8-14, John 9:1-17a)
Grier Booker Richards - March 2, 2008
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CHARACTER AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (Isaiah 58:1-9, John 11:45-50)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 24, 2008
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DEVELOPING CHARACTER (Philippians 3:10-21, John 10:7-10)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 17, 2008
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CHARACTER AND SUFFERING (Romans 5:1-5, Matthew 4:1-11)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 10, 2008
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THE CHARACTER OF CHARACTER (Psalm 1, Matthew 17:1-9)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - February 3, 2008
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A TRIBE OF DOERS (Numbers 8:10-11, 14-16; James 1:22, 2:14-17)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos and The Reverend Mary Alice Lyman - January 27, 2008
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THE MYSTERY (Ephesians 1:3-14)
David Berge - January 13, 2008
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THE LANGUAGE OF GOD (Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12)
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Vamos - January 6, 2008
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