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“You did not choose me but I chose you” A Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 9, 2021 by richardlfloyd

Jesus said to his disciples, “You did not choose me but I chose you, and appointed you that you should be a fruit and your fruit should abide.” —John 15:16 Continue reading →

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“Unfinished Business, Unfinished Christians” A Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter

April 22, 2021 by richardlfloyd

It is so good to be with you once again. Those three months in 2019 when I lead you in worship were such a rich and full and happy time for me. I came to know and love many of you, so I was excited to accept when your deacons asked me to fill in during Rebecca’s sabbatical. Continue reading →

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Roll and Tumble
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Townes Van Zandt
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