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Can God work through you to share the Gospel? In this special message celebrating Woodside's 70th anniversary, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks illustrates the evangelism of the early church through the lens of Acts 10:34-43. Pastor Chris reminds us that God can use anyone while encouraging us to live in boldness for Christ, right where we are. Listen in to discover why sharing the Gospel isn't just for pastors or missionaries, but for every believer, everywhere.

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Year C – Fourth Sunday in Easter – May 18, 2025 Pastor Megan Floyd                 John 13:31-35; Acts 11:1-18   Grace and peace to you in the name of our risen savior, Jesus Christ, who commands us to love more widely than we can imagine. Amen. *** What an incredible day of celebration! So beautiful and fun! And yet… some of us are still reeling from that storm that crossed our state on Thursday night and into Friday. There's been damage here in our community, but also extensively across the state. Recovery and repair efforts are underway… and in Christ's love, we hold those most affected in the embrace and prayers of our community… helping where we can through our prayers… and our actions. We do this… because it's who we are as disciples of Jesus… we love our neighbors as Christ loves us… and sometimes that love looks like cutting up fallen trees and cleaning up broken glass. Life is better for everyone when we let our love for others guide us… And that, too, is worth celebrating. So, this is, indeed, a Celebration Sunday! And the Holy Spirit has gifted us with some beautiful scripture to accompany our celebration. We hear in our Gospel today, our Lord Jesus, commanding us to love each other as Christ loves us. If you were here on Maundy Thursday, you would have heard this text then as well. It's very important, and so we hear it again. Jesus said to us… Love one another as I have loved you. Let your love for others be a defining characteristic of who you are… be known for it… and let your radically abundant love identify you as one of my disciples. And know that the love you have does not originate with you… it comes from Christ and flows through you… This is how we love. *** And from Acts, we have an important vision… Peter is deep in prayer while he's waiting for lunch… he's hungry… And he sees a large sheet being lowered in front of him, and on it, he sees all manner of animals that, as a Jewish man, he would have been prohibited from eating because it would have rendered him unclean. Along with the vision comes a voice from God telling him to kill and eat… Peter would have been horrified… maybe even repulsed… because he had been taught all his life that these animals were not for eating… they were common… profane. But the voice insisted… and said that what God has made clean, he must not call profane. God is doing a new thing here. And then, the Holy Spirit tells him to go to the home of a Roman centurion – a commander in the Roman army who was also a follower of Jesus – but… this man was a Gentile. The Jewish people kept themselves apart and would have avoided mixing with the Gentiles…   And even those who followed Jesus… well, they thought they had something of a special club, exclusive to those who also follow Jewish law. …they certainly would not have accepted an invitation to a meal in the home of a Roman for many reasons, but foremost, there would have been no way to confirm that it was in accordance with their dietary rules. So… trusting in the Holy Spirit… Peter goes to Cornelius' home, where he learns that he, too, was visited by God and told to invite Peter to come to his home… to hear what Peter could teach him. Peter begins to speak… to share the good news… and he witnesses the Holy Spirit fall upon this Gentile and his household And in that moment, Peter understood that God shows no partiality, and that the gift of this life with Christ… the saving love and grace that is Christ's alone to give… is meant for all people. It certainly seems… that God is doing a new thing. But our passage is actually from Peter's retelling of these incredible events… he is recounting the story for the others because they are upset with him for going. They are criticizing him for going to Cornelius' home and eating with him… he is being called forward to explain why he would do such an unlawful thing. And we can hardly blame them… their rules and way of life, given to them by God, have governed their lives for thousands of years. They are known to others by these rules. And yet… it was clear that God is doing a new thing. God is not saying that the former rules were bad, or wrong… Only that it is time for something new… It's time to eliminate the exclusivity of their religious club and accept people whom they would not have previously accepted. It's time to break down the barriers and welcome all… to allow all their different cultures and backgrounds to become part of the beautiful tapestry of life that belongs to Jesus Christ… To celebrate… that there is no one beyond God's love, and therefore no one should be excluded from our love. *** Do we think this was easy for them to do? Absolutely not!! These folks were human… and they were pretty set in their ways… and just like us today, they had prejudices and aversions… There's a reason we are still talking about Jesus's command to love others as Christ loves them… We still struggle… we still put up barriers around ourselves to keep out those who are different… those who will disrupt our ways. We push back against God's call to open our hearts, our minds, and our communities to those who are different… different habits, different foods, different ages… different ways of worship… anything… Difference is disruptive, and we like things to be the same… set… calm. But God is always making things new… all around us, God is always renewing us … always calling upon us to love more… and to welcome those who are not already in the room… to not just widen our boundaries around who we love but to eliminate the boundaries altogether. …because we are called to love as Christ loves us, and we will never meet another person whom God does not love. We come together as a community of faith, because we seek to know Jesus… to follow Jesus and to conform ourselves to the ways of Jesus… And so we must love like Jesus. We must love others and welcome others in such a radical way that we become known for our love… Love in such a way that we can overcome the discomfort of difference… Love in such an open way that we leave room in our hearts to be surprised by the gift that the Holy Spirit has for us in our newfound relationships. Loving this way will change you… it will renew you… every day *** Peter did not insist that Cornelius and his household convert to Judaism before agreeing to meet with him… before agreeing to include them in the Way of Christ. No… Peter saw that God was including Cornelius and his household exactly as they were… and so very wisely, Peter observed… who am I, that I could hinder God? Who are we… that we could hinder God? When we exclude other people because they aren't like us… we cause harm… We hurt those we have excluded… but we also harm our own hearts by rejecting the gift of relationship that is offered through Christ's command to be loving and inclusive. And so, we love in such a way that leaves room for others to become the fullest, most beautiful version of themselves… And in so doing, we are also made new… drawn closer to the heart of Christ… closer to the love that Christ has for all the world. And we give our thanks and praise… for in our becoming new… in our blooming… our God is glorified. This is truly something we can celebrate today! *** In a short while, Abby, Isaak, Kara, and Maddie will publicly affirm their baptismal promises. They are proclaiming that they choose to continue in their journey with Christ… the journey that began with their baptism. But… then what… what does that really mean? Well, it means… that you will be known for your love… for the way you include those who are excluded… …for the way you lift others up so they can see themselves, and love themselves, as Christ sees and loves them… It means that you will let the love of Christ shine through you… that you'll be Christ's light in the darkness, and no darkness will overcome it. It means that by this love, you and all around you will know that you belong to Jesus, and that every day, Jesus is doing a new thing… through you. Do I think this will always be easy? Nope… it won't… But that's why we come back together again and again, to receive Christ's forgiveness and grace, and be renewed by Christ's love through all these folks around you. …We come together to remember how much we are loved… to see ourselves as God sees us, and allow God's vision to work in us… so we, too, can become the fullest, most beautiful version of ourselves. Because the truth is… God is always doing a new thing… making all things new, including you. That's definitely something to celebrate today! Amen.

This was no ordinary Sunday. It was a full-out celebration of all that God is doing through Unshakeable, the Gospel, and the power of changed lives. From our First Give offering to stories of radical generosity, from hundreds of baptisms to moments of spontaneous life change — we witnessed God's kindness on full display.  

Phillip Sabourin Martin Everett Debbie Haynes Maggie Gold Martin Webb Courtney Flynn Kimmie Southard Christian Ortiz Robin Graziano Drew Grounds

As we reflect on where we've been and where God is leading us next, Pastor Fred brings a powerful message called Wrap Up, Roll On. Rooted in Romans 15:14-22, we'll celebrate God's faithfulness and look forward with purpose and hope.

Thank you for joining us for Celebration Sunday! We are looking at what a life of Worship looks like!To learn more about us, please visit amplifychurchnc.org

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This Sunday Youth Director Tyler Wilhelm preaches on Mark 5 following a Celebration Sunday baptism service.   Want to watch a version of this message? Check out our live broadcast archive at www.declarationchurch.net/live. 

A celebration of the church and all of its wonderful members and works.

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Even though John 3:16 is one of the most famous verses in the Bible, it still remains a mystery to millions of people. What are the deep, life-changing truths revealed in this single verse of Scripture? How does this verse still apply to your life today?  (3:16 on 3/16 Celebration Sunday)

Over the past 21 days, we've pressed in through prayer and fasting, seeking God to move in powerful ways. Today, we're shifting the focus to YOU—sharing your stories of how God has shown up in your life during this time. Whether it's a breakthrough, a new understanding, or unexpected moments of His presence, your testimony could be the nudge someone needs to believe in Jesus. Join us as we explore how God's redemptive story continues through our lives—authentic, brief, and Christ-centered. Don't miss this powerful moment of sharing and celebrating what God is doing!

Oftentimes we choose to love others because it's “what a good Christian should do.” And that's not bad, but as we mature spiritually, we can take a deeper look at what perspective Jesus modeled for us. When we take opportunities in our community to volunteer we become a part of the fabric of the city. It becomes ours. And, as outlined in Jeremiah 29:7, “…if it prospers, you too will prosper.” This is an encouragement to be involved in the city we live in and to be a difference maker where and when we can. 

Many people feel like they can't be loved by God, but the Bible says otherwise. In this message at Quentin Road's amazing Celebration Sunday, hear from Pastor Jim Scudder that although we are all sinners, we can still be accepted by our loving God.

Many people feel like they can't be loved by God, but the Bible says otherwise. In this message at Quentin Road's amazing Celebration Sunday, hear from Pastor Jim Scudder that although we are all sinners, we can still be accepted by our loving God.

Scripture teaches that God is a God of joy and that His people should be marked by a spirit of celebration. One of the best launchpads of present celebration in the human heart is the remembrance of God's past faithfulness. In Old Testament times, the passover feast was designed to reignite in people's memories how incredibly faithful God had been to them. Stones of remembrance were set up so they wouldn't forget the amazing works of God! The truth is, God's past faithfulness fuels our future obedience and faith. We have so much to celebrate as a church family! Let's allow His faithfulness to propel us to new heights in our faith journey with Him in ‘25!

Today is Life Group Celebration Sunday!! God's design for us as people and as His followers is to live together in community. Today, Pastor Dana Williams walks us through why this matters and how we can accomplish that! Sermon Guide: https://kingspark.org/guide/feb0225

Stories of HOPE // Annual Celebration Sunday // Doug Glynn // Matthew 5:14-16 // 02.02.25

The different teachers for the Around the Tables share introductions to their topics.

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Ohio State was celebrating its success on Sunday but notably absent was defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who will be leaving the program for Penn State after three seasons and helping to bring a national championship.

It is not just a good idea to take moments to celebrate, it's actually the way God has designed us to remember what He's done and what He can do!

Joining us this Sunday morning is the Northern California Teen Challenge Choir. This powerful choir is always a highlight of our January events.  Please listen to the service as we conclude our Daniel Fast and celebrate the goodness of the Lord with this powerful, local ministry.We also bless them with a special offering so please consider giving to this important, local ministry that transforms lives.Listen and be encouraged!

2024 was a remarkable year at Trinity Bible Church. Construction on our new Worship Center began, we honored Pastor Sherm's 25 years of ministry, and through the generosity of our congregation, many individuals and ministry partners were blessed. These moments are a reflection of God's faithfulness. As we celebrate all He has done, we step into the new year with renewed confidence in His continued work among us. Eric P. Kuykendall, PhD, Senior Pastor Follow Us Online Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trinity_bible/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TrinityBibleWillowPark TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trinitybiblechurch Website - https://trinitybible.com/

Message and activities from Sunday morning Worship Service on December 29, 2024

Today marked our first official Sunday as Southall Church! As we step into this new season, Pastor Rob shared about how we, as Christians, embrace and enter a new chapter with a renewed commitment, as a new creation.

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Transitions can be hard, but they also can be rewarding. In this message, Pastor Josh Husmann teaches on the leadership lessons David learned while serving under Saul and how each of us must learn that this place we are today isn't all about us.

This Week's EpisodeThis weekend we're celebrating all of the people who have decided to put their faith in Jesus Christ this year. Baptism is an exciting moment, but it's also just the beginning of a lifetime of walking with Jesus. This week, Pastor Jimmy challenges us all to take another step in our walk this coming year.Ready For More?Check out firstchristian.com to find opportunities to connect and grow.We'd love to see you this coming Sunday on-campus or streaming online at 9 and 11am.Follow @fcccanton on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay connected!Support the show

Join us as we close out celebration 2024 and all God has done! Do you celebrate well?

Join us as we reflect on 2024 and all God did, from salvations, baptisms, and community to global outreach to powerful moments of worship, life-changing groups, and impactful events like Love Week and Collide Conference. God has been moving in extraordinary ways

In this special end-of-year service you'll hear from New Life leaders about the many ways God moved faithfully through each ministry in 2024. Then, Pastor Joe teaches about the difference between living with a mindset of expectations from God and living with a heart of expectancy for what is to come!

Celebration Sunday Pastor Brad Farnsworth Core Church, a place to find the Hope, Healing, Peace, and Purpose of Jesus. We'd love to hear from you. To connect visit https://corechurch.com Need Prayer? Submit a request at https://corechurch.com/prayer

Thank you for joining us for this special Christmas Celebration Sunday!

498. Servers' Celebration Sunday 1 Peter 4:10-11 Damilola Aderemi 15122024 by City Church Lagos

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This week, Rev. Dr. Lori Walke preaches from the book of Revelation, chapter 1, verses 4-8. Live streamed from the sanctuary of Mayflower Congregational UCC Church in Oklahoma City.

Celebration Sunday sermon by Jake Blair on November 17, 2024.Our church family spent Sunday together celebrating baptisms!