Archive for April, 2011
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Easter Sunday: I Believe in Resurrection
David Orendorff Matthew 28:1-10 April 24, 2011
It is Easter, but you know that. This is the Sunday, that above all other Sundays, we celebrate Jesus resurrected. Resurrection is the center, the navel, the reason-to-be of Christianity. Without belief in resurrection what we have is a pleasant and loving system of ethics and morals which are [...]
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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Maundy Thursday: Something to Remember and Proclaim
David Orendorff I Corinthians 11:23-26 April 21, 2011
It was a scandal in Jerusalem, Palestine and even into Galilee. The leader of a movement that proclaimed peace and justice for all nations was publically executed by crucifixion, accused of advocating the overthrow of both the church and the state. To die on a cross was the [...]
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Stephen–Dying Endurance
David Orendorff Act of the Apostles 7:44-8:1 April 10, 2011
Stephen is portrayed in Acts as bold, wise, full of faith and possessed by the Holy Spirit. His face shines with the power of angels. He enters after the scripture reading, filling the room with his presence and confidence. Before speaking, he takes time to boldly [...]
