8/24/2008
Citizen in the Nation and Alien to the World
Speaking:
Jim Doherty
Sermon Series:
Hope in Crisis and Comfort to those in Exile
Sermon Description:
The Apostle John in his first epistle says, “Do not love the world or anything in the world…for the world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever” (1John 2:15f). We are born into this world and sent by the Lord with a message of love and hope to it, but our residence on earth is temporary and to some degree foreign. We have a citizenship that ties us to another king and another fealty We have a conviction of identity that supercedes national or even our family ties and loyalties: we are children of the King of kings. All of that makes the Christian experience one of exile by definition. To what character of relationship is God calling us,? What does it mean to live as a resident alien in this world? And for what do we hope as we wait the call to take up our residence in that land to which we belong?
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Messenger
The September 2008 Messenger is here!
St. Matthew's monthly news magazine provides information on upcoming events for children, teens and ad...
|
|
Sunday Messages Podcast
You can add this feed to your favorite
podcast receiver. Click the Read More button to get the feed.
|
|
Opportunities To Serve
You are invited to participate in opportunities in hospitality. Hospitality is way to build community by sharing your gifts. The opportunities li...
|
|
|
|
Online Giving
St. Matthew has just added online giving using your debit card. Several accounts are available for you to choose from.
|
|
Faith4Followers Newsletter
Our 4 Keys Newsletter
|
|
Congregation Board Minutes
The Board meets every third Tuesday of each month. A rough draft of the minutes will be available the following Friday in the hallway leading to t...
|
|
|
|
Total Design Shop.