Sermon Series

Worship and Preaching Series

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FATAL ATTRACTIONS
The Seven Deadly Sins | Fall 2019

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LUST

August 4 – Communion

The Sin of the Lingering Look Or, Not Beginning with the End in Mind

II Samuel 11:1-5

It happened, late one afternoon…
– II Samuel 11:2a

Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris

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GLUTTONY

August 11

The Sin that Leaves Your Stomach Full and Your Spirit Empty

Genesis 25:24-34

Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was famished. Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stuff, for I am famished!” Jacob said, “First, sell me your birthright.”
– Genesis 25:29-31

Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris

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GREED

August 18

The Sin of Demand and Supply

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”
– Luke 12:15

Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris

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ANGER

August 25

The Sin That Keeps You Up Long After the Sun Goes Down

Matthew 5: 21-22
Ephesians 4: 25-32

Be angry, but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil.
– Ephesians 5:26-27

Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris

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LAZINESS

September 1 – Labor Day | Communion

The Sin of Wasting the Time of Your Life

Matthew 26:35-45

Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
– Matthew 26:41

Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris

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September 8

Rev. Dr. Aaron Janklow, preaching

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September 15

Rev. Dr. Aaron Janklow, preaching

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ENVY

September 22

The Sin of Inventorying Everyone Else’s Warehouse

I Samuel 18:5-9

And Saul said, ‘they have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed thousands; what more can he have but the kingdom?’
– I Samuel 18:8

Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris

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PRIDE

September 29

The Sin of Any Supremacism and of Waving Your Flag… Too High

Galatians 5:1-2, 13, 14

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become humble yourself one to another.
– Galatians 5:13

Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris

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The Only Unforgivable Sin

October 6 – World Communion Sunday

The Sin of Holding on to that which God has Released

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
– Romans 6:23

Rev. Dr. Robert S. Norris