The Word Alive Mark Pluimer
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- Religion & Spirituality
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The Word Alive delivers weekly Biblical messages by Pastor Mark Pluimer. With Biblical depth, practical relevance, and inspiring truth, the Word of God is presented. The author of Hebrews says that the Word of God is living and active. It is Pastor Mark's desire and passion to bring that living and active Word into the hearts and lives of those who listen.
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Looking Back with Thanksgiving, Looking Ahead with Hope
Today Pastor Mark delivers his last sermon as our Senior Pastor. Based in Philippians 1, Pastor Mark reflects upon these few verses within the context of his leading our congregation over the past many years. Mark shares, that like Paul, two main reasons for thanksgiving: the joy of the gospel partnership and the assurance of completion.
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Glory Be to God for the Gospel
Today Pastor Mark delivers the last sermon from our study in Romans. Consider with us the essence of the gospel that make God worthy of glory and moves believers to praise. The gospel: strengthens believers; is about Jesus Christ; is revealed by God through the prophets; and is for all nations.
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Words of Warning and Hope
As we near the end of our study in Romans, today Pastor Mark leads us through his penultimate sermon of this series. Consider with us the idea of contending with evil in this section of chapter 16. Mark offers from this passage a word of warning, a word of advice, and a word of hope.
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The Anatomy of Gospel-Driven Disciples
In our continuing study of Romans today Pastor Mark leads us through the rest of chapter 15. Consider with us four characteristics of gospel-driven disciples: responsive to God's gospel mission; God-glorifying in their kingdom work; eager to share the gospel with the unreached; and humbly reliant on the power of prayer.
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Unity in Christ Among the Weak and the Strong
In our continuing study of Romans today Pastor Mark leads us through the remaining portion of chapter 14 and the first half of chapter 15 in the continued theme of unity in the church despite disagreeing on "disputable matters". Consider with us four principles for how to live in unity: 1) not causing fellow believers to stumble; 2) maintaining proper Kingdom priorities; 3) discerning the disputable matters; and 4) following the selflessness of Christ.
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Disputable Matters
In our continuing series in Romans Pastor Mark leads us through the first half of chapter 14. Consider with us in light of divisions and polarizing ideas that those in Christ are to accept (welcome into one's heart) those whose faith is weak (i.e., whose consciences are more restrictive) without quarreling (arguing, passing judgment) over disputable matters (adiaphora, ἀδιάφορα). The reasons for following this command include: 1) God has accepted those who are in Christ; 2) All live under the lordship of Christ; and 3) God alone is the true judge.