Like many churches in the Western Hemisphere, when late October rolls around they begin talking about the Reformation. Many of these churches, like ours, put on events celebrating the Reformation. It is not uncommon that as I’m telling someone in our community about the event they ask, “What is the Reformation?” I’m going to try and […]
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The resurrection is one of the most central beliefs in Christianity. It is also one of the most disputed. Among the unchurched there is a commonly held conviction that the miraculous claims of the Christian faith were non-historical amendments created after the fact by religious zealots “with an agenda.” For these folks, the resurrection would
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The following entry is an excerpt from one of Pastor Josh Moore’s sermons on the book of Acts. The sermon was first delivered on 10/6/24 at Red Door Church. We have been attempting to do some deep cleaning and organizing at home the last few months. Somehow I feel like when you are cleaning the
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This is Part II in a series titled “Seeking God in the Vermont Wilderness.” You can read Part I here. My studies in local Royalton history have revealed some interesting tales of faith. One of the most remarkable stories I have discovered is about Sarah Joiner Lyman. Sarah was born in Royalton in November of
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The Bible is full of difficult teachings that are seen as unpalatable to the modern person. But even in Jesus’ day, people at times responded to his teaching unfavorably. Here’s a sampling: “this is a hard teaching, who can accept it?” (John 6:60). Or, “You have a demon!” (John 7:20). On multiple occasions, the audience
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Acts 9 captures one of the most significant moments in all of world history: the Conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Just nine short verses tell the story: ‘But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at
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