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Archive for April, 2012
The Look and Feel of Forgiveness – 4/22/2012
Apr 25th
Risen Christ Shows His Wounds
Sermon for Sunday, 22 April 2012
Riverside United Methodist Church
Pastor Douglas Asbury
Acts 3.12-19: After a lame beggar is cured by the power of the Risen Lord through Peter and John, Peter invites the wondering crowd to repent and follow Jesus. Five thousand of them do!
Psalm 4: Thanks to God More >
Restoring Eden – 4/15/2012
Apr 18th
Peace Window - Canterbury Cathedral
Sermon for Sunday, 15 April 2012, Second Sunday of Easter
Riverside United Methodist Church
Pastor Douglas Asbury
Acts 4.32-35: Christians living in Jerusalem show clear signs of the Risen Christ among them by sharing all things, bearing witness to the resurrection of Jesus, and caring for all who are More >
When the Light Finally Comes On – 2/19/2012
Apr 9th
Sermon for Sunday, 19 February 2012, Transfiguration Sunday Riverside United Methodist Church Pastor Douglas Asbury
2 Kings 2.1-12: A story of discipleship and transition of leadership. Elisha dutifully stays with and follows his master, Elijah, knowing that Elijah is about to die. He seeks one final blessing from his master — a More >
What a Difference! – 4/8/2012
Apr 8th
Sermon for Sunday, April 8, 2012 – Easter Riverside United Methodist Church Pastor Douglas Asbury
Acts 10.34-43: Peter proclaims to Cornelius the resurrection of Jesus and that God has appointed Jesus as judge of the living and the dead.
Psalm 118.1-2, 14-24: God’s love is victorious! A fitting response to the first reading.
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The Universal Connection – 3/25/2012
Apr 3rd
Sermon for Sunday, March 25, 2012
Riverside United Methodist Church
Pastor Douglas Asbury
Jeremiah 31.31-34: God’s new covenant requires no stone tablets. It will be a covenant written in the people’s hearts, informing everything in their whole lives.
Psalm 51.1-12: A reprise of the confession of sin from Ash Wednesday. Today the focus is More >
How to Accept an Undeserved Gift – 3/18/2012
Apr 3rd
Sermon for Sunday, March 18, 2012
Riverside United Methodist Church
Pastor Douglas Asbury
Numbers 21.4-9: The people’s complaining brought death in the form of serpents. God offered healing from the serpents’ bites for all who would look upon a bronze serpent Moses fashioned and lifted on a pole.
Psalm 107.1-3, 17-22: A psalm of More >