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"Brave Blessings" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 11.01.26

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"Taking up the Offering" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 10.25.26

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LIVING OUT THE WORD
The word "ensnare" is only found in this passage in the New Testament.
What do you make of the writer of Matthew's choice of this word? Is there a difference between "ensnare" and "catch unaware?"
What would have been the social or political consequences have been if Jesus simply said, "Pay Caesar?" or "Don't pay?"
In your life, what belongs to Caesar? To God?

Matthew 22:15-22
A teaching about the emperor and God
22:15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.
22:16 So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one, for you do not regard people with partiality.
22:17 Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the Caesar, or not?"
22:18 But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites?
22:19 Show me the coin used for the tax." And they brought him a denarius.
22:20 Then he said to them, "Whose head is this and whose title?"
22:21 They answered, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's."
22:22 When they heard this, they were amazed, and they left him and went away.

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"In Conclusion" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 10.11.26

PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9

Rejoice in the Lord always

4:1Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

4:2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

4:3Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.

4:4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

4:5Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.

4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

4:9As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you.

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"Moving On" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 10.04.26

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"The Lord Among Us" | Rev. Stephanie Boaz preaching | 09.27.26

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"Is it worth it?" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 09.20.26

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"Weak Days" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 09.13.26

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"The Law of Love" | Rev. Sarah Bird Kneff preaching | 09.06.26

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"Is that really you?" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 08.30.26

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"You are what you eat" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 08.23.26

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"At Your Limit?" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 08.16.26

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"What are you doing here?" | Rev. Ashley Higgins preaching | 08.09.26

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"Don't Give Up" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 08.02.26

Matthew 14:13-21

Jesus feeds 5000

14:13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns.

14:14 When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.

14:15 When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves."

14:16 Jesus said to them, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat."

14:17 They replied, "We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish."

14:18 And he said, "Bring them here to me."

14:19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.

14:20 And all ate and were filled, and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.

14:21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

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"Making Nothing Out of Something" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 07.26.26

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"Imagine" | Rev. Stephanie Boaz preaching | 07.19.26

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"Scattered Grace" | Rev. Sarah Bird Kneff preaching | 07.12.26

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"What do you want?" | Nathan Scott preaching | 07.05.26

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"Forever of Nows" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 06.28.26

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"Jesus" | Rev. Stephanie Boaz preaching | 06.21.26