Racism, religious supremacism, fear of the “other” in all kinds of forms are sources of division that have always seemed to tear at the fabric of the Church, the body of Christ—and continue to do so today, sometimes with great viciousness. What is a Christian to do? How are Christians to respond and best share the Gospel with people of the world?
Centuries ago the Apostle Paul had a similar question in mind when he wrote to the Colossians to give his thoughts. In our worship this week we explore these words, with wisdom on how we behave as the church today, so we can be most effective at working where we live as Christ’s disciples. Continue reading →
If Jesus came to your home, might you be more like Mary, wanting to sit at Jesus' feet and soak up all he had to teach, or Martha, wanting to get have everything just right, so being a worthy host of Jesus? Which was the better way? Our worship today, 26 minutes long, looks at this issue in the days of Mary and Martha, and in our times today. Our text comes from Luke 10:38-42, and we are honored to have guest preacher Rev. Dean Phelps bringing our sermon. Continue reading →
This past week has been one of heartbreaking violence, shootings, bombings, destruction in various places of the world, with hundreds killed. As our eyes turn to the sins of racism and violence against those with different religious beliefs, we wonder how the world could have gotten so far removed from Jesus’ teachings, “Beloved, let us love one another because love is of God.”
Our worship is designed to bring a sense of peace and hope amidst these times, with reminders of God’s peace that passes all human understanding. We hope that you will join us for this short time of inspiring message, song, and prayer. Continue reading →
When things are going wrong, things are broken, where can we turn? Well, for one, to our faith in God—to our faith that God is always ready to help. And sometimes all it takes is one step. Our worship today looks at the woman who believed if she could just touch the hem of Jesus’ robe, then it would make her whole. What might such a step in faith look like in your life? Our message this week is brought by Rev. Charles Webb, from Mark 5:21-34. We hope that you will join us with this inspiring message, song, and prayer. Continue reading →
When the world seems to be coming apart at the seams, God sends reminders of an unshakeable kingdom that is not of this world, but free to all. The kingdom of God confounds traditional schemes and affords a true hope. Rev. Amy Grogan brings our message today of peace and hope, based upon three of Jesus’ parables, told in Matthew 13:12-33, 44. Continue reading →
The Corinthians were having a tough go of getting along with each other. Know anyone like that? When anger, pride, hurt feelings, resentment, sin get between members of a church—one needs the Apostle Paul’s teachings to remind us that we can be reconciled by putting something else between us. That’s our theme today, using the scripture in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. Minister Daren Huber will be bringing our message. Continue reading →
As Paul chose his words for the letter to the people of the Corinth church, what was going through his mind? He could get more 'convert's if he gave the idea that following Christ meant an easy, comfortable life, with nothing bad every happening. But, no--Paul had to tell them the truth…that sometimes life is hard, very hard. But that the Good News is that God's love is present with us through all things, and even in our hardship, God uses us and draws us closer. How does it all work? We hope that you will join us as we worship this week with our message based upon 2 Corinthians 4 and 5. Continue reading →
We have this treasure in clay jars, we are told. But clay jars are fragile and sometimes get broken when least expected—and what do we do then? Part of the answer comes today in this special message from Rev. Amy Grogan who tells a personal story of tragedy and triumph stirred together, and in their midst the sermon that wouldn’t come. Instead Rev. Grogan offers a meditation of how God’s light can even shine through the cracks of our brokenness, looking at Paul’s message to the Corinthians 4:5-12. We hope you will join us in worshipping this week. Continue reading →
Naaman was a mighty general of Aram with an embarrassing problem: leprosy— AND a meddling king. Somehow the king Aram served thought it a good idea to send him over to the enemy on the chance that the God of Israel might cure his leprosy. Once there, Naaman was prepared for some mighty series of challenges in order to qualify for this cure. But what Elisa told him was anything but that…and he was about to learn an important lesson about God.
We hope you will join us for worship this week when we look at Naaman’s story and compare it with our own. Worship is just over 28 minutes, with song, scripture, prayer, and a short message. As we do each week, our closing moments together include a time of communion (breaking of the bread). We invite you to participate if you would like with some type of actual bread and drink you supply, or these elements held in your mind. You may also meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." All are welcome at our table.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)
We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.
ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Opening music, “Cleanse Me, Heal Me”
2. Welcome: Russ Smith
3. Opening hymn: “Cleanse Me, Heal Me”
4. Pastor’s Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Deb Phelps
5. Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17 (NRSV), Susan McNeely
6. Hymn: “Balm in Gilead,” Twana Harris, Dean Phelps
7. Message: “Curing and Healing, Bob Shaw
8. Hymn: “Santo, Santo, Santo”
9. Communion: Amy Grogan
10. Hymn: “Eat this Bread”
11. Sending out
Sisters and others. Come to the table of the Lord
If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, www.disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.
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People can get into trouble for not following the rules....but sometimes God calls us to do just that. When to know the difference? We hope you will join us for worship this week and find out, with a message and worship based upon Luke 10:25-37; the story of the "Good Samaritan." Our sermon is the first by our student minister, Ann Munsterman, who we are so pleased to have working with us. Continue reading →
