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The Voice - Empowering

Derrick Hurst

Dec 21 2015




What would Christmas be like without Jesus? In a single word - messy! The children demonstrated that in a little Christmas play. Then Pastor Derrick explained how the presence of Christ speaks words that empower us to live our lives in a different way....

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The Voice Is Our Advocate

Derrick Hurst

Dec 14 2015




There are many voices that speak over our lives these days, but the challenge is to know which voice is the right one to listen to. There is the voice of the accusations and judgments and worries of this world. Then there is the voice of consistent lov...

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The Voice - Consistent

Derrick Hurst

Dec 07 2015




In a world with ever changing voices, it's nice to find something that never changes. This week we listen for the still small voice of Jesus calling. Listen as Pastor Derrick helps us connect the promises of the Old Testament with our listening ears to...

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The Voice: Righteous

Derrick Hurst

Nov 30 2015




There are many voices calling for our attention. What voice is the right one to listen to? How do you know? When you hear a voice that's familiar, you have a feeling of comfort. There's something comfortable about that voice from home. Listen this week...

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Start A Fire - Jude 20-25

Derrick Hurst

Nov 23 2015




As followers of Jesus, we have a responsibility not only to love God and love our neighbors. We also have the responsibility to share this love of Christ with those where we live, work, and play. Listen this week as we learn about this calling and how ...

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Confident

Derrick Hurst

Nov 16 2015




The news has undoubtedly reached nearly every corner of the earth by this point. The attacks on nations around the world by militant extremist groups has people in an uproar. Nerves are shot. People are scared. But there's a question that's been floati...

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Priceless

Derrick Hurst

Nov 10 2015




Jesus interacts with his disciples in the temple area. In one particular instance, he sees people giving offerings to the temple. The story of the widow's mite teaches the importance of the life of the giver over the size of the gift. Listen as Pastor ...

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All Saints Sunday

Derrick Hurst

Nov 02 2015




Generally we refer to All Saints Sunday as a day to remember those who have gone before us in the faith. We remember loved ones who have died, but this morning we look at it from a different perspective. It's a reunion of sorts, and all because of the ...

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Reformation

Derrick Hurst

Oct 26 2015




If there were three pillars that hold up the life of a follower of Jesus, they'd be grace, faith and Christ. These were the three things that marked the new beginning of the church in the early 1500s. An event called the Reformation was a time when sev...

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At The Feet Of Jesus - Mark 10:23-31

Derrick Hurst

Oct 18 2015




When we sit at the feet of Jesus we learn not only about the future salvation but also about our present reality. This week we encounter a man that was so wrapped up in his wealth that he couldn't see the needs of those around him. Listen as Pastor Der...

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Living Word is a church affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. We believe that Jesus was a real man and that he was really God's son. We believe that he died and rose, and now our lives are devoted to living out his story by serving others. About Derrick Hurst

Living Word is part of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. We're focused on making disciples by connecting to God's word, growing in Christ, and serving those around us.

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