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Best podcasts about series: stand alone sermon

Latest podcast episodes about series: stand alone sermon

Renaissance Church
Fasting For Breakthrough | Guest: Jim Stern

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 45:18


Fasting is a powerful yet often overlooked spiritual discipline in modern Christianity. However, Jesus said "when you fast," not "if you fast," emphasizing its importance. It’s time to rediscover fasting as a spiritual weapon. In this episode, special guest Jim Stern teaches on “Fasting as Breakthrough” through the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:1-19. Jim openly shares his past struggles with pornography and how God used fasting to break the cycle of sin in his life. He offers practical advice and a biblical challenge to embrace fasting for spiritual freedom and transformation. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #bible #fast #spiritual weapon #breakthrough

Renaissance Church
New Year '25 | "The Presence of God"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 41:24


The Christian has access to something that no one else on Earth has access to. It's something that no other religion can provide, no amount of money can buy, no incantation or ritual could secure. It is the reserved for the sincere believers in Jesus. It is the presence of God. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Exodus 33:1-17 on "The Presence of God". Chris challenges us to reorient our lives toward God's presence, to prize and pursue it, and to draw near to Him with sincere hearts. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #preaching #jesus #gospel #newyear

Renaissance Church
Renaissance Communities | "The Multiplication Miracle"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 36:53


"Multiplication" might sound like an esoteric Biblical idea, the hobby-horse of a certain type of church or pastor. However, multiplication is actually found in the very first chapter of the very first book of the Bible and the word, in some form, occurs 247 times in the Bible. Multiplication is found all over our Bibles. But, what does it mean and how does it help us understand God's intention for His church? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches on "The Multiplication Miracle" from Matthew 14:13-21. Using the famous feeding of the 5000, Chris looks at it from the disciples perspective, calling us to embrace both the blessing and the breaking of Jesus and to trust that there will be more, and not less, in the end. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #sermon #gospel

Renaissance Church
"Dealing With The Lies & The Liars In Your Life" | Jim Stern

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 35:59


Jesus said that he came to give us life more abundantly, yet many Christians struggle to experience it. Why is that? In this episode, special guest, Jim Stern, shares from 1 Timothy 5:3-16 on the spiritual battle for the abundant life. Jim helps us to deal with the lies and the liars in our life so that we can live from the abundant life of Jesus. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas https://ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth #walkgrowlive #jesus #bible #preaching

Renaissance Church
"The Power of Unity" | Special Guest: Patrick Mpande

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 29:46


Hear from our special guest and missions partner from Zimbabwe, Patrick Mpande. Patrick shares a timely message on "The Power of Unity" challenging us to employ God's grace in our relationships so that we can maintain unity and discover the freedom of forgiveness. He also shares some wonderful stories from his life and ministry in Zimbabwe. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
"Here's Your Sign" | Duane White

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 30:43


We have a special guest, Duane White, delivering a message entitled: "Here's Your Sign". Duane teaches from John 2 on Jesus' first sign at the wedding at Cana drawing out beautiful insights. Duane helps us understand semiotics, the study of signs, and challenges us to a life faith in which we become signposts of God's kingdom. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Easter '24 | "Best Day Ever"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 39:34


Can you imagine a world without the influence of the resurrection of Christ? The noblest events of history have been influenced by Christ's resurrection. Easter is truly the best day ever. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp walks us through John 20, looking at the characters in this Easter account. Chris shows how Easter is the best day ever for each type of person and, also, how Easter can be the best day ever for you. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
"The Road To Life"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 43:57


In this episode, Jason Bollinger teaches a message entitled "The Road To Life" based on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount that culminates with "narrow is the road that leads to life." Jason challenges us to be followers of Christ who choose the narrow road because we've come to know the life and love of Christ. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org

Renaissance Church
Special Guest: Patrick Mpande | "His Ambassadors"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 24:24


In this episode, our friend, Patrick Mpande, from Zimbabwe shares a message entitled "His Ambassadors". Understanding this aspect of our identity in Christ is incredibly important. Using 1 Corinthians 5:20, Patrick teaches the aspects of being ambassador, helping is find strength and peace in Christ. Patrick and his wife, Gladys, have served in ministry in Zimbabwe and the U.S. and have most recently started a Christian school in Redcliffe, Zimbabwe. To learn more about their ministry you can go here: https://www.linksintlusa.org/vlm, or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvQMfBx7LQw. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Family Sunday | "Impact The Next Generation"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 13:54


Do you have concerns for kids growing up today? You're not wrong if you do. This episode is a brief message by Chris Kipp entitled "Impact the Next Generation" from Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Chris challenges with 3 words: talk, treasure and touchstones. This recording is taken from Family Sunday which was held on April 30th, 2023, at Renaissance Church. At a Family Sunday all the kids are in the main worship space with the adults so we try to keep the sermon brief so that we can engage the kids in some other ways during the service. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Special Guest: Duane White | "Prophetic Destiny"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 33:35


Duane White has travelled all over the world speaking to churches, ministries, pastors and leaders, and everywhere he goes he sees prophetic destiny. The scriptures teach us that God has plans and purposes for our lives but we also know that we are typically unaware of what those specific plans and purposes are. In this episode, Duane teaches from 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 pointing us to the process of receiving prophetic insight from the Holy Spirit and moving forward in faith. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Where You Belong: Unlocking the Power of Your True Identity

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 48:32


All of us seek to find our identity in something or someone. But, we often look to the wrong things to define our identity which has disastrous consequences for our lives. In this teaching, Jason Bollinger points us to what the Scriptures teach us about the identity that we are given through faith in Christ. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Count It All Joy

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 35:35


How in the world can we obey the Bible's call to "count it all joy" when we go through trials, troubles and temptations? Are we just glossing over the difficulties an attempt to create a happy, clappy Christianity? That's not all what James has in mind in James 1:2-18. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Count It All Joy" in which he shares 4 keys to counting all joy from James chapter 1. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Easter '22 | "What Difference Does Easter Make?"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 33:12


He is risen indeed! In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp shares an Easter message entitled "What Difference Does Easter Make?" based on Romans 6:4 in which the apostle Paul states that "...we too may walk in newness of life." Chris illustrates how the old way has been disrupted by a new kind of life because of Jesus' resurrection. This new kind of life is marked by peace, hope and power. We "may" walk in it, but we also may not. Chris invites us to consider the one thing that changes everything in our lives.

Renaissance Church
Easter '22 | "What Difference Does Easter Make?"

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 33:12


He is risen indeed! In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp shares an Easter message entitled "What Difference Does Easter Make?" based on Romans 6:4 in which the apostle Paul states that "...we too may walk in newness of life." Chris illustrates how the old way has been disrupted by a new kind of life because of Jesus' resurrection. This new kind of life is marked by peace, hope and power. We "may" walk in it, but we also may not. Chris invites us to consider the one thing that changes everything in our lives.

Renaissance Church
Fishing With Jesus | New Year '22

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 37:22


Happy New Year '22! In the episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Luke 5:1-11 drawing insights from a foundational interaction between Jesus and some of his first disciples. It's all about mission: how Jesus has pursued us and how he is pursuing the world through us. Chris ends by challenging us to consider the net we are casting. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Fishing With Jesus | New Year '22

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 37:22


Happy New Year '22! In the episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Luke 5:1-11 drawing insights from a foundational interaction between Jesus and some of his first disciples. It's all about mission: how Jesus has pursued us and how he is pursuing the world through us. Chris ends by challenging us to consider the net we are casting. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons
Running Well in 2022

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 39:56


In Hebrews 12, the author of Hebrews describes the Christian life as a race. And as a race that requires endurance. How do we endure? In verses 1 and 2 of chapter 12 we're given four aids in helping us run well the race that is set before us. Join us as we hear what these helps are and how to apply them to our lives in the year ahead.

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Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons
The Judgment Seat of Christ

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 43:55


One of the most important things that you can think about today is that one day you will stand before the judgment seat of Christ and give an account for your life. What will that day reveal? Join us as we look at 2nd Corinthians 5:10 and hear how that Day effected Paul's every day.

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Renaissance Church
Being God's Kid | Psalm 103

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 32:40


Life can be so unstable, can't it? To be more specific, we can be unstable and easily toppled by the things in life. Teaching from Psalm 103, Pastor Chris Kipp talks about the stability that comes from being God's kid. This ancient Psalm reminds us of God's goodness toward us. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Being God's Kid | Psalm 103

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 32:40


Life can be so unstable, can't it? To be more specific, we can be unstable and easily toppled by the things in life. Teaching from Psalm 103, Pastor Chris Kipp talks about the stability that comes from being God's kid. This ancient Psalm reminds us of God's goodness toward us. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Your Faith, God's Power

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 38:29


Throughout the scriptures, it's normal for God's people to experience God's power. Yet, for many of us it's normal to NOT experience God's power. Are you content with that? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Your Faith, God's Power: from Matthew 17:14-20. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Your Faith, God's Power

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 38:29


Throughout the scriptures, it's normal for God's people to experience God's power. Yet, for many of us it's normal to NOT experience God's power. Are you content with that? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Your Faith, God's Power: from Matthew 17:14-20. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

The Awakening (Archive)
From Shame To Fame - Video

The Awakening (Archive)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 49:09


Join us this Sunday June 6, 2021 as Oliver Cardenas will deliver a message, "From Shame to Fame", where he will speak on breaking through the shame to discover God's purpose for your life. BEST VIEW ONLINE - Live-stream of Sunday Worship at 10am on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdluK28K9tCbeUN6oExnLQ HAVE A WATCH PARTY on our Awakening Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheAwakeningChurch.CMA/ For all giving ... - Go to https://pushpay.com/g/theawakeningchurch - Or on your phone, text the word AWAKENING to the number 77977 - Or mail to church at 39681 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563 Questions? ... email connect@theAwakening.church

The Awakening (Archive)
From Shame To Fame - Audio

The Awakening (Archive)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 49:09


Join us this Sunday June 6, 2021 as Oliver Cardenas will deliver a message, "From Shame to Fame", where he will speak on breaking through the shame to discover God's purpose for your life. BEST VIEW ONLINE - Live-stream of Sunday Worship at 10am on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdluK28K9tCbeUN6oExnLQ HAVE A WATCH PARTY on our Awakening Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheAwakeningChurch.CMA/ For all giving ... - Go to https://pushpay.com/g/theawakeningchurch - Or on your phone, text the word AWAKENING to the number 77977 - Or mail to church at 39681 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563 Questions? ... email connect@theAwakening.church

The Awakening (Archive)
From Shame To Fame - PDF

The Awakening (Archive)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021


Join us this Sunday June 6, 2021 as Oliver Cardenas will deliver a message, "From Shame to Fame", where he will speak on breaking through the shame to discover God's purpose for your life. BEST VIEW ONLINE - Live-stream of Sunday Worship at 10am on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdluK28K9tCbeUN6oExnLQ HAVE A WATCH PARTY on our Awakening Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheAwakeningChurch.CMA/ For all giving ... - Go to https://pushpay.com/g/theawakeningchurch - Or on your phone, text the word AWAKENING to the number 77977 - Or mail to church at 39681 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563 Questions? ... email connect@theAwakening.church

Renaissance Church
Adventures In Following Jesus

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 34:43


In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled Adventures In Following Jesus from Acts 8:26-40. He challenges us from to get the culture of the church right and to live a life of scriptural faith. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Adventures In Following Jesus

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 34:43


In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled Adventures In Following Jesus from Acts 8:26-40. He challenges us from to get the culture of the church right and to live a life of scriptural faith. Renaissance Church - Richmond, Texas ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
The Purpose Of Pentecost

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 46:07


Pentecost Sunday is an annual celebration and reminder of the Holy Spirit's powerful entrance into the church and into the hearts and lives of believers. In this episode, Jason Bollinger teaches from Acts 2:1-13 about The Purpose of Pentecost.

Renaissance Church
The Purpose Of Pentecost

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 46:07


Pentecost Sunday is an annual celebration and reminder of the Holy Spirit's powerful entrance into the church and into the hearts and lives of believers. In this episode, Jason Bollinger teaches from Acts 2:1-13 about The Purpose of Pentecost.

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons

We hear the call for unity sounded often today. But for the Christian the question isn't merely do we have unity, but do we have a unity that pleases God? In this message we compare the unity found at the Tower of Babel with the unity Jesus prayed his followers would experience in his high priestly prayer. Genesis 11:1-9 Pastor Shawn Yoder Living Hope Fellowship February 14th, 2021

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons

We hear the call for unity sounded often today. But for the Christian the question isn't merely do we have unity, but do we have a unity that pleases God? In this message we compare the unity found at the Tower of Babel with the unity Jesus prayed his followers would experience in his high priestly prayer. Genesis 11:1-9 Pastor Shawn Yoder Living Hope Fellowship February 14th, 2021

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons
Running to Win the Prize

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 39:52


Sermons from Living Hope Fellowship in Greenwood, Delaware

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons
Running to Win the Prize

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 39:52


Sermons from Living Hope Fellowship in Greenwood, Delaware

Renaissance Church
Faith Over Fear

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 33:46


Sometimes we hope that all of our fears will be taken away before we take a faith step. But, does it really work that way? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Faith Over Fear" from Matthew 14:22-33.

Renaissance Church
Faith Over Fear

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 33:46


Sometimes we hope that all of our fears will be taken away before we take a faith step. But, does it really work that way? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches a message entitled "Faith Over Fear" from Matthew 14:22-33.

Renaissance Church
What Are You Waiting For?

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 34:05


What are you waiting for? What is at the horizon line of your life? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 on the waiting that gives us eternal perspective. This recording is from the Renaissance Church Livestream that was broadcast on Jan. 10th, 2021. www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
What Are You Waiting For?

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 34:05


What are you waiting for? What is at the horizon line of your life? In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 on the waiting that gives us eternal perspective. This recording is from the Renaissance Church Livestream that was broadcast on Jan. 10th, 2021. www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Waiting Well

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 30:54


We don't like waiting. It feels wasteful, it feels powerless. But, what if waiting is God's tool to advance and empower? In this episode Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Acts 1:4-8 and Psalm 127:1-2 on Waiting Well. This recording is from the Renaissance Church livestream that was aired on Jan. 3rd, 2021. www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Waiting Well

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 30:54


We don't like waiting. It feels wasteful, it feels powerless. But, what if waiting is God's tool to advance and empower? In this episode Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Acts 1:4-8 and Psalm 127:1-2 on Waiting Well. This recording is from the Renaissance Church livestream that was aired on Jan. 3rd, 2021. www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Lifechange Baptist
Heart of the Matter

Lifechange Baptist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 32:02


Rebroadcast from 6/21/20. Find us online at: www.LifechangeBaptist.com

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Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons
Daniels Secret to Faithfulness

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 43:45


Daniel lived in one of the most godless societies ever, but yet he remained faithful to God. What was his secret? Join us as we look at the opening verses to the book of Daniel to find out.

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Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons
Daniels Secret to Faithfulness

Living Hope Fellowship - Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 43:45


Daniel lived in one of the most godless societies ever, but yet he remained faithful to God. What was his secret? Join us as we look at the opening verses to the book of Daniel to find out.

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Renaissance Church

When it comes to God's grace, you may constantly feel unworthy of it or you might feel like you don't really need it. Whichever type of person you are, Jesus brings grace to us that is enough for our past, present and future. In this episode, House Church leader Ben Cunningham teaches from Romans 5:6-11 on the grace we find in Jesus.

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Renaissance Church
Unhindered

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 37:47


What would it look like for you to live life unhindered? In this episode, Jason Bollinger teaches from Acts 28:30-31 on how we can live unhindered in the midst of hinderances.

Renaissance Church
Open Up, Show Up & Look Up

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 26:51


You have a purpose! Discipleship is God's process of helping you discover it and walk in it. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches on discipleship from Matthew 4:18-22. Unpacking the invitation of Jesus, Chris makes that case that discipleship is a relational, cumulative process through which God remakes us according to his purposes. It calls us to open up, show up and look up. This recording is from the Renaissance Church livestream that aired on Sunday, September 6th, 2020. www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
The Best Thing You Could Ever Do For Anybody

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 32:11


In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Mark 5:21-34 on why the best thing you could ever do for anybody is to help them follow Jesus. Following Jesus is the risk worth taking. This recording is from August 30th, 2020, Renaissance Church Livestream. www. ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
Let Your Hunger Drive You

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 27:00


Have you ever been so busy or so distracted that you didn't realize how hungry you were? As so much of our lives have been paused during COVID-19, it has revealed deep, spiritual hunger. It is our hunger, our appetites, that drive our lives. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Acts 1:12-14 on the particular hunger that preceded Pentecost. This recording is from the Renaissance Church Livestream that aired on May 31st, 2020. www.ren-church.org #alloflifealltheearth

Renaissance Church
God's Crediting Grace

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 30:51


Zac Nance teaches from the story of a sinful woman who anoints Jesus at a Pharisee's dinner party (Luke 7:36-50). He reminds us that God's grace is big enough to cover any and all debts.

Renaissance Church
Influence: Salt & Light

Renaissance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 26:59


Have you ever wondered about your purpose in life? Jesus told his disciples that they were the "salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." Their purpose was to influence the world. Discover what this means for you as Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Matthew 5:13-16. [This recording is from Renaissance Church's Back To School Sunday celebrating students, teachers and staff beginning the school year.]