Speaker Pastor Matthew Ude 
Our Riches In Christ
Tuesday July 17, 2018 Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Ephesians 1:3-14
Those who are truly wealthy never need to settle. Spiritually we are wealthy in Christ, yet we so often settle for the lesser things of this world.
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Jesus Gives us the Power to Preach and Heal
Monday July 9, 2018 Text: Mark 6:1-13 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: Mark 6:1-13
He calls us all to go because there is so much work to be done. He provides all that we need to do this work. He gives us the power to preach but also to heal. Our reward is the same gift we give to others, the forgiveness of our sins in Him.
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No Matter What It May Seem Jesus is here to Heal
Tuesday July 3, 2018 Text: Mark 5:21-43 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 5:21-43
It may seem as if Jesus is not listening but He comes immediately. It may seem as if we are not worthy but Jesus heals anyway. It may seem as if Jesus isn’t going to answer but Jesus knows the right time. It may seem as if Jesus is too late but nothing can stop Him.
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The Strong Hand of Christ
Monday June 25, 2018 Text: Isaiah 40:9-11 Speaker: Pastor David Ude / Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Isaiah 40:9-11
Our Lord is strong and gentle, humble and exalted, died and lives, He is in all things the Good Shepherd.
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The Power Hidden in the Seed
Monday June 18, 2018 Text: Mark 4:26-34 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 4:26-34
The power of God is hidden in earthly things that seem to be nothing, the word and the sacraments. These things appear small and pointless, yet the power of God is active through them. These small things will bring people to faith. They will grow people in their faith.
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Christ’s Family Are Those Whom He Separates from Sin and Satan
Tuesday June 12, 2018 Text: Mark 3:20-35 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Mark 3:20-35
Christ separates us from Satan to unite us with himself. Those who are united to Christ leave behind sin. Those who do His will are His family.
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His Strength will Lift Us Up to Heaven
Sunday June 3, 2018 Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Trinity Passages: Isaiah 40:28-31
Isaiah is being more than a little sarcastic here. He is talking to the people of Israel and in the verses prior to this they are complaining about God and about what He hasn’t done for them. So Isaiah says, “didn’t you know that the almighty everlasting God doesn’t grow tired?” It’s sarcastic, but
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Then You Shall Know That I Am the Lord
Monday May 21, 2018 Text: John 15:26-27; John 16:4-15 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Pentecost Passages: John 15:26-27; John 16:4-15
The miracle of the Holy Spirit is not speaking in tongues, nor flames or fire, nor a great wind, but when sinners hear the Word of God, believe and confess Christ.
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Lord, Keep Our Hearts In Your Name
Sunday May 13, 2018 Text: John 17:11-19 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Easter Passages: John 17:11-19
The name of the Lord is the Word of the Lord. The Father keeps us safe through His word. Because of this word we are hated by the world, but just as Jesus kept them while He was in the world, so the Father will keep us now.
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Jesus Ascended to be With Us
Thursday May 10, 2018 Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Speaker: Pastor Matthew Ude Festival: Ascension Passages: Ephesians 1:15-23
When one leaves, we often make high sounding promises to our family and loved ones. For example we might say, “I’ll be with you in spirit.” This of course means very little. Our loved ones might take some comfort from the fact that though we are far away we still think about them
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