Published on Sun 8th May 2011
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In her chart-topping hit, "ET," Katy Perry sings about longing for the "transcendental, supernatural" love of an alien being. Believe it or not, she's simply expressing a longing that lies deep within all human beings. The problem is that we idolize romantic relationships in a desperate attempt to satisfy that longing, producing devastating results. John 4:1-26 explores the destructive nature of this attractive idol, and how Christ is the "alien being" whose love we really long for and whose power can free us from all our idols.
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Sun 1st Aug 2010
Guest Preacher
Dr Syd Hielema
John 3:16-21
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Sun 8th Aug 2010
In a culture of having things "your way, right away" (as Burger King says), we are confronted by the message of Jesus that we can only have a relationship with God in his way, according to his timing.
Sun 8th Aug 2010
Tonight we begin an extended study of the Heidelberg Catechism. Because Q & A #1 is a summary of the entire catechism, we will start with an expanded consideration of it.
Sun 15th Aug 2010
Last week, we learned that we must meet Christ on his terms if we are to meet him at all. This week, as we come to Christ's feast table, we will reflect on what that looks like as it is described by our Lord in todays passage.
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Sun 15th Aug 2010
We continue our study of HC #1. In today's culture, human flourishing is said to be found in individual freedom. Lord's Day 1 begs to differ: