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“Living Our Faith in Our Word – Part 1” – “What Bonhoeffer's Life Illustrates” - May 1934 – “The Barmen Declaration” 1.UNITE THE LUTHERAN & REFORMED CHURCHES 2.TAKE A STAND - “CONFESSIONS OF FAITH” And STAND AGAINST THE REICH CHURCH THE “CONFESSING CHURCH” – 6,000 OF 18,000 - Faith without Action is dead * James 2:14-17 “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? …In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. - The Call to Justice * Isaiah 1:17 NIV84 “…learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” - Bonhoeffer's Life Illustrates That: * FAITH CANNOT EXIST IN A VACUUM. * THE CHURCH MUST BE THE VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS AND … * TRUE FAITH IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BY ACTION
Verses referenced:Proverbs 4:23, GNB1 Kings 19:3-4, 10 NLT2 Corinthians 11:2-3, NIV84Genesis 3:1-6, NLTMatthew 4:1, NLTHebrews 4:15, NCVColossians 3:5,8, NLT2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV84
Verses referenced:Proverbs 4:23, GNB1 Kings 19:3-4, 10 NLT2 Corinthians 11:2-3, NIV84Genesis 3:1-6, NLTMatthew 4:1, NLTHebrews 4:15, NCVColossians 3:5,8, NLT2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV84
The Treasure Principle: Where Is Your Home?Philippians 3:17-21 “Join with others in following my example…and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” Philippians 3:17 (NIV84) 3 Pieces to Paul's Pattern of Living: 1. SALVATION on the basis of FAITH (3:9) 2. SACRIFICE (3:7-8) 3. SUFFERING (3:10) “For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven.” Philippians 3:18-20a Treasure Principle Key: HEAVEN and the future New Earth, not this fallen Earth, is my HOME. Takeaway:Follow true Christian EXAMPLES. Make your true home in HEAVEN. Treasure Principle Key: I should live not for the DOT but for the LINE.
Verse references:Ecclesiastes 5:12, NLTLuke 12:16-34, NLTRomans 1:20, NIV84Proverbs 6:6–8, NLTProverbs 11:28, NIV84 Isaiah 49:14–16, NLT
Verse references:Ecclesiastes 5:12, NLTLuke 12:16-34, NLTRomans 1:20, NIV84Proverbs 6:6–8, NLTProverbs 11:28, NIV84 Isaiah 49:14–16, NLT
Gods Wisdom For Navigating Life Previous Proverbs Sermon …I have understanding and power. — Proverbs 8:14 (NIV84) I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence… — Proverbs 8:12 (NIV) When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. — Proverbs 11:2 (NIV) Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds […]
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Today's reading is Matthew 28 and Mark 1-2. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Matthew 25-27. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Matthew 22-24. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today's reading is Matthew 16-18. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Matthew 13-15. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Matthew 10-12. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today's reading is Matthew 1-3. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Luke 22-24. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Luke 19-21. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Luke 16-18. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Luke 13-15. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Luke 10-12. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Luke 7-9. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Luke 4-6. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is Luke 1-3. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is John 19-21 . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's reading is John 16-18. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today's reading is John 13-15. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 10-12. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 7-9. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 4-6. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 1-3. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Proverbs 8:18 (NIV84) — 18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. Proverbs 10:4 (NIV84) — 4 Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 10:22 (NIV84) — 22 The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. Proverbs 22:4 (NIV84) — 4 Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and […]
Proverbs 5:16–23 (NIV84) — 16 Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? 17 Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers. 18 May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. 19 A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you […]
Pastor Jon Verwey Proverbs 4:11–27 (NIV84) — 11 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. 14 Do not set foot on […]
Pastor Jon Verwey Proverbs 8:10–11 (NLT) — 10 Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. 11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it. Proverbs 8:14 (NIV84) — 14 …I have understanding and power. Proverbs 8:12 (NIV84) — 12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; Proverbs 8:15 (NIV84) — 15 By me kings […]
Pastor Jon Verwey Luke 24:44–45 (NIV84) — 44 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Psalm 133 (NIV84) — […]
Pastor Jon Verwey Acts 14:21–22 (NIV84) — 21 They preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of […]
Pastor Jon Verwey 1 Corinthians 13:1–3 (NIV84) — 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a […]
Sermons at Second City Church non denominational church in Chicago
“Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him.” (John 4:28–30, NIV84)