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"We Are Not Forsaken": a Funeral Sermon
The following is a sermon given at a funeral for a 19-year-old who took his own life (see blog post).
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January 11, 2010
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Copyright Info - Clearing Up the Confusion (Maybe!)
Churches are constantly navigating the copyright maze when they use music, other print resources, and videos. Each medium has slightly different laws regulating it. Here is some information to help you.
January 28, 2014
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On Funerals, Comfort and the Gospel
Funerals, like weddings, are family matters. So says, the church order. But it is never so simple. Families are part of communities. We come together, usually in church, to remember a person and comfort each other in the light of the good news of Christ...
February 26, 2014
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Copyrights and Worship
This webinar will provide important information for worship leaders, committees, pastors, and musicians regarding copyrights, specifically related to worship.
September 6, 2016
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Worship Resources for 9/11
As we approach the 15 year anniversary of 9/11, here are some resources for worship that will help us come to God with both lament and trust.
September 25, 2016
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World Communion Sunday Worship Planning Resources
World Communion Sunday is October 2! Attached to this post you'll find prayers, litanies, and much more to use or adapt for your worship setting.
October 24, 2016
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Being Real: The Power of Faith Stories
Telling faith stories is a powerful way to bring your congregation together and help people of all ages grow in faith.
February 13, 2017
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What's New in Church Design?
Christianity Today recently published an article identifying the top 5 church design trends to look for in the year ahead. I'd love to know, have you seen these trends at your church?
January 2, 2013
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Widening the Circle of Worship to Include All Ages
This page lists many resources to help us think about being more inclusive of all ages in our worship.
July 2, 2015
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Worship Inclusive of All Abilities
The many resources on this page will help your congregation think about worship that is inclusive of all abilities.
March 1, 2013
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Resources for Worship That Are Inclusive of All Races
These resources will help your church plan and engage in worship that includes all races.
January 2, 2016
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Worship Resources Related to Refugees/Immigration
Looking for worship resources related to refugees and immigration? Here are some good places to start.
March 2, 2011
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Justice and Worship
We cannot worship in truth if we do not also live just lives. The Office of Social Justice, World Renew and Reformed Worship offer several different kinds of resources on various justice related topics.
March 2, 2012
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Wedding Resources and Forms
The Reformed Worship Journal has published several theme issues on Weddings. You will find a variety of helpful resources in the articles below.
November 2, 2013
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How to Project and Reprint Music Legally
Find guidlines and FAQs regarding reprinting or projecting music for worship.
April 21, 2017
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Prayer for Friendship Sunday 2017
Here is a prayer I will be using for Friendship Sunday. Please use and share if you'd like!
July 6, 2017
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Justice and Generosity: It’ll Cost You (Sermon on Isaiah 58:1-11)
This sermon on Isaiah 58 is part of a series based on the book Live Just.ly
July 12, 2017
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Justice and Advocacy (Sermon on Psalm 82:1-8)
This is the third sermon of a six message series written by Pastor Jack Van de Hoef based on the book Live Just.ly by World Renew and Micah Challenge.
July 20, 2017
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Justice and Mission: It's Who We Are (Sermon on Matthew 22:34-40; 28:16-20)
This is the fourth sermon of a six message series written by Pastor Jack Van de Hoef based on the book Live Just.ly by World Renew and Micah Challenge.
April 27, 2017
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Refugee Sunday Offering Materials (Canada)
April 23 is Refugee Sunday in Canada. Join World Renew in celebrating God’s goodness and His providence in supporting refugees in need by planning a Refugee Sunday service in your church.
October 3, 2017
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Funeral Liturgy?
Do we have a "Funeral" liturgy anywhere? I'm on the Liturgical Forms & Resources page, but I don't see one. I see one for marriage, but not funerals...
June 19, 2018
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Copyright for Movie Clips in Sermons?
Have you incorporated clips from movies into your services in the past? How did that work with copyright?
November 6, 2018
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We Need Each Other: A Paraphrase of 1 Cor. 12:12-27
This paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 is a choral reading that highlights that we are one body in Christ, whatever our age, ability, income, gender, or ethnicity.
January 2, 2019
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The Sounds of the Worship
Worship in multiple languages can unite, not divide, us when we appreciate the beauty of the expression of the sounds of our faith in one God.
March 10, 2020
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Worship Resources for Churches in Transition
Worship resources for churches undergoing a major change in the life of their body: either closing their doors, combining with another fellowship, or a major change in direction.