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revgregorynbaker
Jan 4, 20233 min read

Gifts from Afar

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:10 – “Then she gave the king one hundred twenty talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones;...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 28, 20223 min read

Age Is Just a Number

Scripture: Wisdom of Solomon 4:8-9 – “For old age is not honored for length of time or measured by number of years, but understanding is...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 21, 20223 min read

Real Christmas Families

Scripture: Matthew 1:16 – “…and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, who bore Jesus, who is called the Messiah.” (NRSVue)...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 14, 20223 min read

Look Up

Scripture: Psalm 42:11 – “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise...

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revgregorynbaker
Dec 7, 20223 min read

Watch Your Mouth!

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37 – “I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter, for...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 30, 20223 min read

God Is on Your Side

Scripture: Psalm 124:8 – “Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (NRSVue) There is a lot of stuff that happens...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 23, 20223 min read

And in the End...

Scripture: Revelation 22:21 – “The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.” (NRSVue) In J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel The Lord...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 16, 20223 min read

Is Anger Bad?

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26 – “Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger…” (NRSVue) When I was heading into middle...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 9, 20223 min read

Listen to Love

Scripture: 2 John 9 – “Everyone who does not abide in the teaching of Christ, but goes beyond it, does not have God; whoever abides in...

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revgregorynbaker
Nov 2, 20223 min read

Is Hell Really Other People?

Scripture: Psalm 142:4 – “Look on my right hand and see: there is no one who takes notice of me; no refuge remains to me; no one cares...

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revgregorynbaker
Oct 26, 20223 min read

Saying "Yes"

Scripture: Matthew 21:31a – “Which of the two did the will of his father?” (NRSVUE) When I was in high school, one of the most important...

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revgregorynbaker
Oct 19, 20223 min read

Love Your Neighbor

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:8 – “Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceit through the mouth. They all speak friendly words to their...

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revgregorynbaker
Oct 12, 20223 min read

Being Christian Matters

Scripture: Acts of the Apostles 26:29 – “Paul replied, ‘Whether quickly or not, I pray to God that not only you but also all who are...

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revgregorynbaker
Oct 5, 20223 min read

Not Because We Must, But Because We May

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a...

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revgregorynbaker
Sep 28, 20222 min read

God's Promise

Scripture: Psalm 119:50 – “This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life.” (NRSVUE) There are a couple of...

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revgregorynbaker
Sep 21, 20222 min read

Why Is It Wrong?

Scripture: Acts 4:9-10 – “…if we are being questioned today because of a good deed done to someone who was sick and are being asked how...

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revgregorynbaker
Sep 14, 20222 min read

All We Need

Scripture: Romans 8:31 – “What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?” (NRSVUE) When we look back at...

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revgregorynbaker
Sep 8, 20223 min read

It's All Good

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4 – “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with...

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revgregorynbaker
Aug 31, 20223 min read

No More Excuses!

Scripture: Luke 14:16-17 – “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Someone gave a great dinner and invited many. At the time for the dinner he sent his...

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revgregorynbaker
Aug 24, 20223 min read

Who Said Anything About Safe?

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:9-10 – “Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, make offerings to Baal, and go after other gods...

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"Fed by Providence", United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 16, 2020
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United Church of Assonet

"Fed by Providence", United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 16, 2020

God's grace and providence are all around you. You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 04:24 Hymn #1: O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing 07:38 Announcements 11:29 Joys and Concerns 16:57 Anthem 21:46 Hymn #2: High in the Heavens, Eternal God 22:48 Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 45:1-15 24:55 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 15:21-28 26:15 Sermon: "Fed by Providence" 45:13 Hymn #3: Christ for the World We Sing! 46:24 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing: https://hymnary.org/text/o_for_a_thousand_tongues_to_sing_my High in the Heavens, Eternal God: https://hymnary.org/text/high_in_the_heavens_eternal_god Christ for the World We Sing!: https://hymnary.org/text/christ_for_the_world_we_sing
United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 9, 2020, "Faith Holds Us Up"
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United Church of Assonet

United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 9, 2020, "Faith Holds Us Up"

Don't be afraid to take risks! God will keep you afloat. You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 06:19 Hymn #1: Eternal Father, Strong to Save 09:37 Announcements 11:59 Joys and Concerns 18:02 Anthem Introduction 19:56 Anthem: Love Was When 25:02 Hymn #2: Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult 25:59 Epistle Lesson: Romans 10:5-15 27:49 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 29:51 Sermon: "Faith Holds Us Up" 47:02 Hymn #3: Dear Lord and Father of Mankind 48:18 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. Eternal Father, Strong to Save: https://hymnary.org/text/eternal_father_strong_to_save_whose_arm Jesus Calls Us, O'er the Tumult: https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_calls_us_oer_the_tumult Dear Lord and Father of Mankind: https://hymnary.org/text/dear_lord_and_father_of_mankind
United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 2, 2020, "Bruised Hips and Broken Bread"
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United Church of Assonet

United Church of Assonet, UCC, August 2, 2020, "Bruised Hips and Broken Bread"

I hope you are all having a good weekend. Don't forget to take a break now and then to fill yourselves with God's love! You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 02:29 Hymn #1: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds 05:28 Announcements 09:02 Joys and Concerns 13:51 Anthem: I Asked the Lord 17:18 Hymn #2: Break Thou the Bread of Life 18:51 Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 32:22-31 20:05 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 14:13-21 21:46 Sermon: "Bruised Hips and Broken Bread" 36:48 Hymn #3: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face 38:15 Holy Communion 44:38 Hymn #4: Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed 46:05 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds: https://hymnary.org/text/how_sweet_the_name_of_jesus_sounds_in_a Break Thou the Bread of Life: https://hymnary.org/text/break_thou_the_bread_of_life Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face: https://hymnary.org/text/here_o_my_lord_i_see_thee_face_to_face Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed: https://hymnary.org/text/bread_of_heaven_on_thee_we_feed Some prayers adapted from lifeinliturgy.wordpress.com
United Church of Assonet, UCC, July 26, 2020, "Love Made Clear"
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United Church of Assonet

United Church of Assonet, UCC, July 26, 2020, "Love Made Clear"

Big News! Our kitchen project is finally complete, meaning that we can legally use our stove to prepare food. Obviously there are many quarantine restrictions before we can do this, but I big thanks to those who worked hard and those who donated to make this possible. Again, we are in the fellowship hall due to the heat, so I hope the sound is okay. You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 03:10 Hymn #1: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart 06:09 Announcements 09:57 Joys and Concerns 15:34 Anthem: I Don't Know How to Love Him 20:35 Hymn #2: O Jesus, I Have Promised 22:26 Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:26-39 25:20 Gospel Lesson: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 27:52 Sermon: "Love Made Clear" 46:08 Hymn #3: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 47:40 A Testimony 50:08 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart: https://hymnary.org/text/rejoice_ye_pure_in_heart O Jesus, I Have Promised: https://hymnary.org/text/o_jesus_i_have_promised Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah: https://hymnary.org/text/guide_me_o_thou_great_jehovah Some prayers adapted from lifeinliturgy.wordpress.com
United Church of Assonet, UCC, July 19, 2020, "The Ladder to Heaven Goes Both Ways"
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United Church of Assonet

United Church of Assonet, UCC, July 19, 2020, "The Ladder to Heaven Goes Both Ways"

Happy Sunday everyone! Given how it was, we decided to hold the service in our fellowship hall. I hope you enjoy it. You can make PayPal donations at: uccassonet.com. Simply click on the "donate" button and follow the steps. If you are having trouble, e-mail me or leave a comment below. You can also mail your donations to: United Church of Assonet PO Box 155 Assonet, MA 02702 Here are some time stamps for certain elements of the service 03:12 Hymn #1: Nearer, My God, to Thee 06:50 Announcements 09:18 Joys and Concerns 14:36 Anthem: I Know Where I'm Going 19:16 Hymn #2: O God of Bethel, By Whose Hand 20:11 Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 28:10-19 22:31 Epistle Lesson: Romans 8:12-25 25:06 Sermon: "The Ladder to Heaven Goes Both Ways" 41:53 Hymn #3: Be Thou My Vision 43:20 Benediction and Blest Be the Ties If you would like to sing along, follow these links for the hymn lyrics. Keep in mind that we are only singing one verse of each to maintain safety. https://hymnary.org/text/nearer_my_god_to_thee_nearer_to_thee_een https://hymnary.org/text/o_god_of_bethel_by_whose_hand https://hymnary.org/text/be_thou_my_vision_o_lord_of_my_heart Some prayers adapted from lifeinliturgy.wordpress.com
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