Archive: ‘Education’

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Sermon, 9.27.09
“Let the Healing Begin”
Rev. Erik Bonkovsky
Mark 1:21-39
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A couple members of our church recently went on a mission trip to Africa, where one of them was invited to take part in an actual exorcism.  His takeaway from the event was that the people there were aware [...]

Sermon, 9.13.09
“In the Wilderness”
Rev. Erik Bonkovsky
Mark 1:1-13
In this passage we see a distinct shift of attention to the wilderness by Mark.  Speaking of a prophet such as John the Baptist, previous prophets are brought to mind.  These “wild men” were out there just a little bit.  And John the Baptist’s style was the same; he [...]

Sermon, 8.20.09
“How We’re Sent Out”
Rev. Erik Bonkovsky
2 Corinthians 5:17-6:10
What does it mean when we say we’re “sent out?”  What does it look like for us as a church?  Perhaps the much more important question is “What is the source of our being sent out?”
The way that we’re sent out of is by knowing the Jesus [...]

Sermon, 8.23.09
“Sent Out”
Rev. Erik Bonkovsky
2 Corinthians 5:11-21
“Missions,” which is translated as being “sent out,” is a big part of the focus at most churches.  But we tend to make three major assumptions about missions:

Assumption 1: It starts with and is focused on where you’re going and who you’re going to. This is the first [...]