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You Will Know a Tree by its Fruit

A sermon based on Matthew Chapter 7 - What Fruit Do Your Works Bear?

“Shallow understanding from people of goodwill is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.” ~ from the Letter from the Birmingham Jail (1963) by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As we reflect on recent events, it’s important to remember that this is not who we are. We a called to bear fruits of justice, mercy, and love.

A sermon based on Matthew Chapter 7 - What Fruit Do Your Works Bear?

“Shallow understanding from people of goodwill is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.” ~ from the Letter from the Birmingham Jail (1963) by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As we reflect on recent events, it’s important to remember that this is not who we are. We a called to bear fruits of justice, mercy, and love.

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The Baptism of Jesus

Welcome to worship here in Richardson, Texas or wherever you may be joining from today. We wish you a happy new year and are so happy you are in worship today.

If this is your very first time watching or you have been attending online for a while, we are happy you are here.

Welcome to worship here in Richardson, Texas or wherever you may be joining from today. We wish you a happy new year and are so happy you are in worship today.

If this is your very first time watching or you have been attending online for a while, we are happy you are here. We want you to get more connected. The best way to do that is to fill out the “I’m New” connection form at www.arapahoumc.org/new.

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The Search for Jesus

If this is your very first time watching, or you have been attending online for a while, we are happy you are here. We want you to get more connected. The best way to do that is to fill out the “I’m New” connection form at www.arapahoumc.org/new.

If this is your very first time watching, or you have been attending online for a while, we are happy you are here. We want you to get more connected. The best way to do that is to fill out the “I’m New” connection form at www.arapahoumc.org/new.

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Sensing the Season (Week 4)

Each Advent, we retell the stories that lead to Jesus’ birth, but what happens when we place ourselves in the stories and try to sense what it was like to live these stories in the moment? This December, we’ll revisit the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a series called “Sensing the Season. We are glad you have chosen to be in worship today.

Each Advent, we retell the stories that lead to Jesus’ birth, but what happens when we place ourselves in the stories and try to sense what it was like to live these stories in the moment? This December, we’ll revisit the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a series called “Sensing the Season. We are glad you have chosen to be in worship today.

If this is your very first time watching, or you have been attending online for a while, we are happy you are here. We want you to get more connected. The best way to do that is to fill out the “I’m New” connection form at www.arapahoumc.org/new.

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Sensing the Season (Week 3)

Welcome to worship here in Richardson, Texas or wherever you may be joining from today. Today we light the third candle of advent - the candle of joy. Each Advent, we retell the stories that lead to Jesus’ birth, but what happens when we place ourselves in the stories and try to sense what it was like to live these stories in the moment? This December, we’ll revisit the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a series called “Sensing the Season. We are glad you have chosen to be in worship today.

Welcome to worship here in Richardson, Texas or wherever you may be joining from today. Today we light the third candle of advent - the candle of joy. Each Advent, we retell the stories that lead to Jesus’ birth, but what happens when we place ourselves in the stories and try to sense what it was like to live these stories in the moment? This December, we’ll revisit the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a series called “Sensing the Season. We are glad you have chosen to be in worship today.

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Sensing the Season (Week 2)

Today we light the second candle of advent - the candle of joy. Each Advent we retell the stories that lead to Jesus’ birth, but what happens when we place ourselves in the stories and try to sense what it was like to live these stories in the moment? This December, we’ll revisit the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a series called “Sensing the Season. We are glad you have chosen to be in worship today.

Welcome to worship here in Richardson, Texas or wherever you may be joining from today. Today we light the second candle of advent - the candle of joy. Each Advent we retell the stories that lead to Jesus’ birth, but what happens when we place ourselves in the stories and try to sense what it was like to live these stories in the moment? This December, we’ll revisit the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a series called “Sensing the Season. We are glad you have chosen to be in worship today.

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Sensing the Season (Week 1)

This December, we’ll revisit the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a 4-part series called “Sensing the Season. Today we turn our attention to Zechariah and his story of Hearing Hope.

The sound of surprising hope and skeptical silence. The sight of a glorious angel and a terrifying future. The taste of crushing betrayal and total rejection. The smell of a messy manger and perfect love. During Advent, the month-long season of waiting for Christmas, we retell the stories that lead to Jesus’ birth, but what happens when we place ourselves in the stories, and try to sense what it was like to live these stories in the moment? This December, we’ll revisit the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus in a 4-part series called “Sensing the Season. Today we turn our attention to Zechariah and his story of Hearing Hope.

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Good Trouble (Week 4)

Making a scene. Breaking the law. Living in faith? The late Rep. John Lewis, and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, once said that we are called to make "good trouble, necessary trouble," for righteousness to take root in our world.

Making a scene. Breaking the law. Living in faith? The late Rep. John Lewis, and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, once said that we are called to make "good trouble, necessary trouble," for righteousness to take root in our world. This November, we'll take a closer look at the rule-breakers and trouble-makers celebrated in Scripture and how their examples can guide us in living as people of faith. What "good trouble" is God calling you to make?

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Good Trouble (Week 3)

Making a scene. Breaking the law. Living in faith? The late Rep. John Lewis, and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, once said that we are called to make "good trouble, necessary trouble," for righteousness to take root in our world.

Making a scene. Breaking the law. Living in faith? The late Rep. John Lewis, and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, once said that we are called to make "good trouble, necessary trouble," for righteousness to take root in our world. This November, we'll take a closer look at the rule-breakers and trouble-makers celebrated in Scripture and how their examples can guide us in living as people of faith. What "good trouble" is God calling you to make?

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Good Trouble (Week 2)

Making a scene. Breaking the law. Living in faith? The late Rep. John Lewis, and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, once said that we are called to make "good trouble, necessary trouble," for righteousness to take root in our world.

Making a scene. Breaking the law. Living in faith? The late Rep. John Lewis, and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, once said that we are called to make "good trouble, necessary trouble," for righteousness to take root in our world. This November, we'll take a closer look at the rule-breakers and trouble-makers celebrated in Scripture and how their examples can guide us in living as people of faith. What "good trouble" is God calling you to make?

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Good Trouble (Week 1)

Making a scene. Breaking the law. Living in faith? The late Rep. John Lewis, and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, once said that we are called to make "good trouble, necessary trouble," for righteousness to take root in our world.

Making a scene. Breaking the law. Living in faith? The late Rep. John Lewis, and pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, once said that we are called to make "good trouble, necessary trouble," for righteousness to take root in our world. This November, we'll take a closer look at the rule-breakers and trouble-makers celebrated in Scripture and how their examples can guide us in living as people of faith. What "good trouble" is God calling you to make?

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Called Out (Week 4)

What happens when "good churchy people" fall more in love with lukewarm religion than with God? This question is at the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented as one sent to challenge our low expectations of what it means to follow after God's Spirit.

What happens when "good churchy people" fall more in love with lukewarm religion than with God? This question is at the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented as one sent to challenge our low expectations of what it means to follow after God's Spirit. Some of the harshest words Jesus speaks are directed at those who would seek to be his followers, as he confronts our understandings of love, loyalty, generosity, and forgiveness. This October, let's take a closer look at those moments when Jesus calls out his would-be followers and consider how God is calling all of us "good churchy people" to something higher.

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Called Out (Week 3)

What happens when "good churchy people" fall more in love with lukewarm religion than with God? This question is at the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented as one sent to challenge our low expectations of what it means to follow after God's Spirit.

What happens when "good churchy people" fall more in love with lukewarm religion than with God? This question is at the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented as one sent to challenge our low expectations of what it means to follow after God's Spirit. Some of the harshest words Jesus speaks are directed at those who would seek to be his followers, as he confronts our understandings of love, loyalty, generosity, and forgiveness. This October, let's take a closer look at those moments when Jesus calls out his would-be followers, and consider how God is calling all of us "good churchy people" to something higher.

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Called Out (Week 2)

What happens when "good churchy people" fall more in love with lukewarm religion than with God? This question is at the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented as one sent to challenge our low expectations of what it means to follow after God's Spirit.

What happens when "good churchy people" fall more in love with lukewarm religion than with God? This question is at the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented as one sent to challenge our low expectations of what it means to follow after God's Spirit. Some of the harshest words Jesus speaks are directed at those who would seek to be his followers, as he confronts our understandings of love, loyalty, generosity, and forgiveness.

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Called Out (Week 1)

What happens when "good churchy people" fall more in love with lukewarm religion than with God? This question is at the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented as one sent to challenge our low expectations of what it means to follow after God's Spirit.

What happens when "good churchy people" fall more in love with lukewarm religion than with God? This question is at the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented as one sent to challenge our low expectations of what it means to follow after God's Spirit. Some of the harshest words Jesus speaks are directed at those who would seek to be his followers, as he confronts our understandings of love, loyalty, generosity, and forgiveness. This October, let's take a closer look at those moments when Jesus calls out his would-be followers, and consider how God is calling all of us "good churchy people" to something higher.

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Bible On Broadway: Ragtime

September is a special month of worship services as we use the music and storytelling of Broadway to grow in our faith. You will see a few set changes, some costumes and special musical performances. We hope you enjoy these fun and unique services. This week’s musical is “Ragtime.”

September is a special month of worship services as we use the music and storytelling of Broadway to grow in our faith. You will see a few set changes, some costumes and special musical performances. We hope you enjoy these fun and unique services. This week’s musical is “Ragtime.”

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Bible On Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen

September is a special month of worship services as we use the music and storytelling of Broadway to grow in our faith. You will see a few set changes, some costumes and special musical performances. We hope you enjoy these fun and unique services. This week’s musical is “Dear Evan Hansen.”

September is a special month of worship services as we use the music and storytelling of Broadway to grow in our faith. You will see a few set changes, some costumes and special musical performances. We hope you enjoy these fun and unique services. This week’s musical is “Dear Evan Hansen.”

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Bible On Broadway: Annie

September is a special month of worship services as we use the music and storytelling of Broadway to grow in our faith. You will see a few set changes, some costumes and special musical performances. We hope you enjoy these fun and unique services. This week’s musical is “Annie.”

September is a special month of worship services as we use the music and storytelling of Broadway to grow in our faith. You will see a few set changes, some costumes and special musical performances. We hope you enjoy these fun and unique services. This week’s musical is “Annie.”

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Bible On Broadway: The Music Man

September is a special month of worship services as we use the music and storytelling of Broadway to grow in our faith. You will see a few set changes, some costumes and special musical performances. We hope you enjoy these fun and unique services. This week’s musical is “The Music Man.”

September is a special month of worship services as we use the music and storytelling of Broadway to grow in our faith. You will see a few set changes, some costumes and special musical performances. We hope you enjoy these fun and unique services. This week’s musical is “The Music Man.”

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Unmasked Week 5: Anger & Reconciliation

In a culture of rage and division, how can our faith lead us towards reconciliation? If you missed Pastor Scott's "Unmasked" message, he spoke on the familiar passage of I Corinthians 13 - but not the way you might have heard it in a wedding.

In a culture of rage and division, how can our faith lead us towards reconciliation? If you missed Pastor Scott's "Unmasked" message from Sunday, he spoke on the familiar passage of I Corinthians 13 - but not the way you might have heard it in a wedding.

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