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The Body We Can See from Here

November 30, 2009

Ted Smith, preaching for the 2009 Conference Acts 1:1-11 One of the deepest themes I have heard over these last few days is the need for a faith that can tell the truth about the presence of God in the church without slipping into triumphalism, a faith that can tell the truth about the violence [...]

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What could bring a person to change his or her mind about sexuality and ordination? What happened in your case?

November 25, 2009

- Jack Rogers … I had often said that I could not change my position on homosexuality unless I was convinced by Scripture. By studying the Bible in its historical and cultural context and through the lens of Jesus’ redeeming life and ministry, I have now been convinced that Scripture does not condemn, as such, the [...]

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A Comprehensive Covenant

November 6, 2008

Diane Givens Moffett Pastor, St James Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC Isaiah 61:8-9; John 3:16; Acts 15:1-3 Many of you may have heard the story of a little girl who was about six years old. She was in school and it was time for an art lesson. The teacher said that this little girl hardly ever [...]

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A Home at the End of the World

November 3, 2005

Sermon The Rev. Dr. Nora Tubbs Tisdale Acts 16:11-34 Philippians 1:3-11 Covenant Network Conference November 3, 2005 Memphis, TN Recently I read a very poignant novel entitled A Home at the End of the World. Written by Michael Cunningham, the book tells the story of three single adults—Bobby, Jonathon and Clare—who end up sharing an [...]

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When the Wind Blows

November 3, 2005

Sermon Margaret  Aymer Assistant Professor of New Testament Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta Acts 10 Covenant Network Conference November 3, 2005 Memphis, TN Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Rita. Hurricane Wilma. Hurricane Alpha. Hurricane Beta. The hurricane season of 2005 has given a whole new force to the cliché “the winds of change.”  And as I consider today’s [...]

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Just What Do You Think God Is Up To?

April 2, 2005

Kimberly C. Richter Sermon to the Covenant Network Southeast Conference April 2, 2005 Isaiah 6:1-8; Acts 9:1-20 “Just what do you think God is up to?” he had asked me that day as we sat together in my office. I have asked myself that same question on many occasions since in the church. Just what [...]

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