Posts with the tag “dear-church”

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Hurting Your Faith by Trying to be Self-Sufficient
August 5th, 2024
Dear Church, #8: “Lukewarm” As many of you know, Julee and I had a chance to go to Ireland recently with my wife, our choir, and Dr. Magyar. And we sang in some beautiful, amazing churches. A few of t...  Read More
by Mary Ellen Ermis
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Trusting God In Uncertainty
July 31st, 2024
God leads us in Christ's triumphal procession. Even in uncertainty, we can hold our heads high, knowing He's guiding us to victory. But do we truly believe this? Life often feels like Joseph's journey...  Read More
by CityRise Church
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God's Open Door for Ministry and Salvation
July 30th, 2024
Dear Church, #7: “An Open Door” The City of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania is known for quite a few things: it is called the birthplace of the USA, it was our first capital city, it is called the city o...  Read More
by Mary Ellen Ermis
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How To Reignite Your Passion For God
July 25th, 2024
Have you ever felt like your spiritual life has grown stagnant as if the once-vibrant flame of your faith has dwindled to a mere ember? Perhaps the busyness of daily routines has slowly chipped away a...  Read More
by CityRise Church
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Pastor Roger's Manuscript for June 30, 2024
July 16th, 2024
Faithful: Dear Church — The Church of Thyatira In 1780, Major John Andre’ was captured while attempting to serve as a British spy in league with Benedict Arnold. His goal was to produce a strategic de...  Read More
by Mary Ellen Ermis
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Thriving in a Hostile World as a Christian
July 10th, 2024
When the weight of the world seems to be bearing down upon us, Jesus encourages us to "look up." This is not a mere suggestion but a vital command that reminds us of where our true hope and security l...  Read More
by CityRise Church
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The Key To Transforming Your Life
June 27th, 2024
In Revelation 2:4, Jesus delivers a sobering accusation to the church in Ephesus: "But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first." Despite their doctrinal soundness, t...  Read More
by CityRise Church
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Revelation: Finding Strength and Encouragement in Turbulent Times
June 20th, 2024
Contrary to the popular notion that Revelation is primarily a roadmap for predicting the end times, its true purpose is to provide a "shot of encouragement in the arm of Christians who are being merci...  Read More
by CityRise Church