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Gather.Grow.Go Questions 10/23/24

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I encourage you to listen or re-listen to the past two Sunday’s messages in preparation for Gather, Grow, and Go. You can go to the website, http://www.livinghopeministriesny.com and click on the “listen to sermons” tab. The weekly reflections are there as well.  What are your thoughts on the idea that there is a difference between… Continue reading Gather.Grow.Go Questions 10/23/24

Weekly Reflection 10/1/24

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Identity: ADOPTED Identity Crisis Here is a simple definition of identity crisis, “A period of uncertainty or confusion in a person’s life.” Most recognize that there is a massive identity crisis in the world today, people who are uncertain or confused about who they are. However, is the church to quick to point out at… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 10/1/24

Weekly Reflection 9/17/24

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Weekly Reflection – IDENTITY: Who is God? The Scriptures are clear; new believers need nurture and care to continue successfully in their new life. The Bible uses the words infant and child to describe new believers. They are dependent on others for help and sustenance, and need nurture and care. They need basic training and… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 9/17/24

Weekly Reflection 9/10/24

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More Than Good Intentions Good intentions vs intentionality. Good intentions reflect a person’s desires, beliefs, and objectives. Intentionality requires action, its intentional living. Our vision, our goal, our good intentions are to be a church full of disciples of Jesus who are making disciples of Jesus. But, me saying that numerous times every Sunday, and… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 9/10/24

Weekly Reflection 6/27/24

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The Baptism of Jesus “John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.” Mark‬ 1‬:4‬-5‬ ESV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ What do you think… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 6/27/24

Weekly Reflection 6/20/24

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“Come and See.” (Part 2) Imitating Jesus. He left comfort to enter our world.  He prepared himself for the mission.  He made Himself available and intentionally developed relationships.  He responded to those who showed interest.  He shared the gospel. John 1:35-46 John 1:38 Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 6/20/24