Tag: sacraments
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Hocus Pocus: The Use, Abuse, and True Meaning of Communion [Sermon]
The expression “hocus pocus” actually traces back to a bumbled Communion service. Today it is a warning to the rest of us. Are we being thoughtful about what we’re doing? Or are we just saying prescribed words or going through the motions? This sermon explores 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and 7 meanings of Communion for us…
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Understanding the Lord’s Supper
On the night of his betrayal Jesus told his disciples to break bread and drink wine to remember him. Today we call this a sacrament. This episode explores the meaning of Communion by looking at 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and explaining 7 meanings for us today.
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Understanding Baptism
This podcast and blog explains the meaning of the sacrament of baptism. It also explains who we baptize and provides a rationale.
