Sermons from December 2016

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Christmas Is Full of Surprises (12-24-16)

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“Christmas is full of surprises.” Somewhere in my reading this week I ran across that sentence. While I am sure it is true, it doesn’t always seem true. Christmas poses a yearly challenge to those of us who have heard the story since we were children. After you have attended 20 or 30 or 40 Christmas […]

Grace Upon Grace (12-24-16)

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El diácono Saúl Alonso y la congregación se reúnen cada sábado (sábado) a las 4: 00 pm en la Iglesia Comunitaria Layhille, 1916 Bonifant Rd. , Silver Spring, MD. El servicio está disponible en español pero en inglés. Todos están invitados a asistir.

A Conspiracy of Love (12-17-16)

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You know the Christmas Story is strongly reliant upon something that most people find very strange.  It is reliant upon two people saying yes to God.  And saying yes in most unusual circumstances, to a proposal that seems most strange indeed. We are all keenly aware of Mary and how she said yes to God, […]

Grace Upon Grace (12-10-16)

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Ministerio Gracia Sobre Gracia Se reúne en la Iglesia de la Comunidad Layhill, 1916 Bonifant Road, Silver Spring, MD. Ponente – Pastor Saul Alonzo

Are You Prepared? (12-10-16)

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Today is the Sabbath of Joy.  The joy of God.  In preparing for the coming of the Christ – we are called to keep alive the vision which provides us with hope and to seek the Peace of God – that peace that only God can give – that peace which comes when we turn, and […]

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (12-03-16)

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As Christians we are called to use Advent as a time of preparation and solemn expectation, a time to focus our understanding and efforts on the promises God makes to us during the season. Or in other words to rediscover and reclaim the reason for the season. As Christians we believe that the precious child […]

Grace Upon Grace (12-03-16)

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Grace Upon Grace meets each Sabbath (Saturday) at 2:30 pm at Layhill Community Church, 1916 Bonifant Road, Silver Spring, MD. Pastor Saul Alonzo brings a timely word each week. The service is in Spanish, but there is translation so all can participate.