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Pastor Chris preaches  part 5 of our Revolution of Hope series with a message from Luke 13:1-9, a message titled "THE SWEETNESS OF REPENTANCE"  This message will challenge us to consider the patience of God and His call to accept His message of hope.

Pastor Chris preaches part 1 of our new series titled "Revolution of Hope" with a message from Luke 2:41-52.  Even the parents of Jesus left a kid behind.  Don't feel guilty, but there is much to learn from this classic story in scripture.

Pastor Chris preaches part 3 of our new series based out of Ephesians 3:20 titled "Exceedingly More".  God wants us to experience more of His power and He gives it freely through the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 4 and final part of our series "Ugly Christmas Sweater" with a message titled "Ugly Actions".  Colossians 3:12-17.

Pastor Chris preaches from Joshua 24:14-23 as we look at the farewell address of Joshua to the Israelite people and challenges them choose who they will serve.

Pastor Chris preaches a message on Romans 12:1-8 on how our beliefs should support our actions.

Join Pastor Chris and Leah Smith as they discuss their views on this Sunday's message and answer this week's questions for further reflection. 


QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION

1. Read Ephesians 13:1-13.  Are there any ideas here that stand out to you?  Anything you don’t understand or wonder about?
2. God’s plans for you are always better than your plans for yourself.  Do you agree with this statement?  Why or why not?
3. Paul writes about the mystery of Christ.  What is this mystery (see v. 6), and why is it such a big deal? 
4. What was God’s plan for Paul? (See vv. 8-9)  Why do you think Paul was so excited about it?
5. Why do you think the church is such an important part of God’s plan for his people?

Pastor Chris preaches pt. 4 of our series in Ephesians titled "How The Church is Different?".  We look at Paul's reminder to the Gentiles of the life before Christ and the unity they with each other and with God.

Ephesians 2:11-22

Pastor Chris and Leah Smith answer our Connect questions for further discussion based on each week's sermon.

Questions for Further Reflection

1. Read Luke10:25-37.  In reflecting on today’s message, what stands out to you as you read this text?  Anything new about these verses that takes you by surprise?
2. What are some unfair stereotypes that you have thought about other races?  How have you observed others being treated because of these stereotypes (fairly or unfairly)?
3. How can our uniqueness’s be used as a form or worship to God rather than division?  Have there been times when you have seen diversity lead to a deeper understanding of God as our creator?
4. What are examples of tribalism that we see in our world today?  Have any of those examples caused others to be led astray like Barnabas in Galatians 2:11-13?
5. Why is understanding our identity in Jesus so important to matters of race?  How does reconciliation factor in to understanding an equality of purpose in the kingdom of God?

It’s mid-September 1982.

The summer is winding down in Worcester and 27-year-old William Garlick and 33-year-old John V.J. Joyce, Jr. hop into William’s 1980 black Corvette for a quick trip up north to Maine.

But they’re not heading to Vacationland for a late-summer getaway.

The two men are on their way to collect a debt of $22,000, likely running an errand to collect money owed to a Worcester-born drug kingpin.

The day after they leave Worcester, Maine State Police find William’s corvette abandoned outside of a shopping mall in Bangor.

William and John were never seen or heard from again.

By request, Jimi and Joei discuss two famous haunted places in Alton, IL. The McPike Mansion and The Milton School House.

Thank you to Kevin over at the Torture Podcast for making the suggestion for the McPike Mansion and Milton School House.

Other episodes mentioned in this episode...
Shadow People Part 1
Shadow People Part 2

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Sources:
Ghost Adventures McPike Mansion (Season 20 Episode 17) 

ISIS - Milton School House - Alton IL

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http://www.mcpikemansion.com/index.html

https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Historic-mansion-stands-in-homage-of-owner-s-16166310.php#taboola-3

https://www.manisteenews.com/news/article/See-inside-Alton-s-haunted-McPike-mansion-16405540.php

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/McPike_Mansion

https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/mcpike-mansion/

https://www.riversandroutes.com/directory/the-mcpike-mansion/

https://www.stlmag.com/history/st-louis-sage/whose-ghosts-supposedly-haunt-mcpike-mansion-in-alton/

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Pastor Chris preaches on Luke 14:7-24 on who God has torn down barriers for the humble and lifted them up.