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DisciplesNet Worship #300, “In Spite of Ourselves” (Shaw 04.24.2016)

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“Oh, no, God,” said the disciple Peter, as the disciples were getting their organization together. “I’ve never touched anything unclean like that, and am not going to start now. What? You’ve got to be kidding?” A bit of a paraphrase, perhaps, but this is the scripture from Acts 11 that we’ll be looking at today in worship. This is a special worship for us, number 300, but in every worship we always hope to be about celebrating God and the blessing we have in coming together in Christ to be in community this day. We hope that you will join us with an inspiring message, song, prayer.

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DisciplesNet Worship #299, “In-Between Times” (Smith 04.17.2016)

Sometimes when things in the world aren’t right, it’s hard to wait. It can be hard to even hope for a better day, to a day more like God’s kingdom, to the realm of God. Yet, that is just what the disciples of Christ are called to do. In our worship this week, we’ll be looking at how to do that, through worship, prayer, and songs lifted together to God. We sure hope that you will join us, and that you will be blessed in this short time of worshipping God together. Continue reading →

DisciplesNet Worship #297, “Peace Be With You” (Spleth 04.03.2016)

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When leaders repeat something over and over to their followers, the followers best listen. In the case of the bewildered disciples following Jesus’ death and resurrection, the word was repeated to all generations: “Peace be with you.” Today we look at this word in the context of Jesus day, as well a global focus on its meaning to us today.

Our worship today comes from the Gospel of John, chapter 20:19-31. We’re honored to have as special guest preacher the Reverend Richard Spleth. Rev. Spleth is the Regional Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indiana, USA, where DisciplesNet has our hub. Though his authority and agency Rev. Spleth helped DisciplesNet launch as a new church in 2010. We give thanks for his leadership to churches in Indiana as well as the world, and his continuing support of our ministry, so to you as part of our congregation. Continue reading →

DisciplesNet Worship #296, “Eavesdropping on Easter,” (Webb 03.27.2016)

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The Bible’s printed words are all about the same size, whether talking about who begat whom, Jesus’ innermost words to his disciples, or the drama of Jesus' last days on earth—the passion story of Christ.  Yet this Sunday is Easter Sunday, and in it Pastor Charles Webb helps us to bring the message to life, listening behind the scenes --eavesdropping on the story.  And in this, being more fully aware of what this Easter message means in our own lives.  Combined with special singing, scripture, prayer—we hope that you will be blessed by being with us in our church without walls this Easter Sunday week. Continue reading →

DisciplesNet Worship #295, “Four Words for Palm Sunday” (Shaw 03.20.2016)

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Did Jesus know at the first of the week as he entered Jerusalem that by the time it all ended, he would be put to death on a cross?  Did he know the shouts of Hosanna! that rang in his ears would be replaced by shouts of Crucify him! just days later?  Did he intentionally choose to ride on a donkey, to make a statement about leadership?
We can't know what was on Jesus' mind.  But if you join us in worship, we will look at the significance of what we've come to call Palm Sunday--in four words.  Rev. Bob Shaw brings these speaking from Luke 19. Continue reading →

DisciplesNet Worship #294, “Pressing On” (Smith 03.13.2016)

A special letter came from someone in prison, and in it, a treasure that would last through eternity.  This letter-- to Christians in Philippi-- held the innermost thoughts of the Apostle Paul as he is nearing his own death, and speaks of what really matters in this world.  Paul’s words ring clear for us today, too-and are at the core of our worship this week. Continue reading →

DisciplesNet Worship #293, “The Forgotten Son ” (Grogan 03.06.2016)

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"Oh, brother!" he may have thought, as he neared home from his work in the fields and found a party going on. He may have wanted to do anything BUT celebrate the return of his troublesome brother.  Our worship today looks at the well-known story of the prodigal son---but takes a back door approach on what it might have been like to be his older brother- with a lesson for all of us about relationships, redemption, and following the ways of Christ. Continue reading →

DisciplesNet Worship #292, “Repent, Nurture” (Huber 02.28.2016)

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The word "repent" can be a scary one.  Indeed, we must take to heart Jesus' call to his disciples to repent, to turn from whatever keeps us from God. Yet our message today asks us to look more carefully at just what it is that Jesus is calling his disciples to repent and do.  We're honored to have Daren Huber bringing our message today, speaking from Luke 13:1-9  Daren is a friend of DisciplesNet and a seminary student at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Continue reading →

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