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Love God – Love People – Live the Gospel (10-22-16)

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The essentials of what we teach today – the core of what we preach – and what we urge you to accept and practice as you respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ are all found in these summaries of what the law and the prophets are about. We are called to love God, […]

Covenant Commitments (10-08-16)

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Our text today, Hebrews 8, contrasts two covenants. Both of them are initiated by God. The reason they are relevant for thinking about a church covenant among believers is that both of them are designed to bring a people into special relationship with God and with each other: the first was the covenant with Israel […]

An Unchanging Message In An Ever-Changing World (06-04-16)

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In the past thirty years there has been a proliferation of “new gospels” in the United States. Some such as the “new age” belief system are rooted in eastern mysticism, such as Hinduism. Others are based more on pop-psychology than they are on the gospel. But whatever their origin they are misdirecting men and women […]

Grace Upon Grace (05-14-16)

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“I Am Like Peter” – Deacon Saul Alonzo, Pastor Matthew 16:13-17 Grace Upon Grace is a bi-lingual  congregation meeting every Sabbath (Saturday) at Layhill Community Church, 1916 Bonifant Rd., Silver Spring, MD. Sabbath School meets at 2:30 PM, Worship service is at 4:00 PM.

What Is! (05-14-16)

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Do we, the Community of Christ, reflect in any way this portrait of the first Christian Community? Have we come to this Temple today as a spirit-filled people — lifting up our voices to acknowledge our faith in Christ as Lord? Do we gather together with glad and generous hearts, praising God for his Resurrection […]

Short-Timer’s Attitude (04-30-16)

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This is really an awesome time of the year isn’t it? I love the weather, being able to do yard work, ball games, and cook outs. Children all over the nation also love this time of year as the school year is coming to a close. Parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone that is around kids […]

Do You Love Me? (04-09-16)

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Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the day of the race finally came, and […]

Grace Upon Grace (02-27-16)

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Grace Upon Grace meets at LAYHILL COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1916 Bonifant Rd., Silver Spring, MD. Sabbath School is at 2:30 PM, Worship begins at 4:00 PM. All services are in Spanish and English. All are welcome. Grace Upon Grace began meeting in June 2014 as an outreach ministry of Central Seventh Day Baptist Church,

Faith to Faith (02-27-16)

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Have you ever wanted to live by faith, like those we read about in Hebrews 11? Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I had more faith because I know that I would be a better person.” Well, right in our text is the key to opening the door to a greater faith. Let’s […]