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Sermon – Will You Tell Your Story?” – Rev. Steve Wilson

Today Rev. Wilson speaks of ‘God Sightings.” Luke 7:11-17 teaches us through God’s mercy shown to a widow after her only son’s death. In Gal 1:22-24  we learn of Paul’s  conversion and his sharing the truth of Jesus with others. In Mark 5:18-20 Jesus brings a demon out of a man. In all cases the people shared with others what God had done for them. Do you look for or recognize God’s working in your life or your surroundings? Weave the gospel message into everything you do? Will you share your spiritual story?

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.06.09.mp3


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Sermon – God’s Presence With Us – Rev. Steve Wilson

Let your rejoicing in God be evident to all and in all things. Recognize the Father’s love available to all and go to him in prayer. A relationship with God built through pray brings you the Peace of God. Can you feel God’s presence through the relationship you have built with him? Phil 4:4-7, Matt 7:7-8

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.06.02.mp3


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Fund Raiser June 9 for Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center

Star Mountain’s History
Believing that God is a God of justice, the Moravian Church began to look for ways to serve through Christian solidarity in Palestine. In 1867, the church began its mission of serving lepers at the Jesushilfe hospital in Jerusalem. Later, this ministry moved its facilities to Star Mountain near the
Palestinian city of Ramallah.
Since 1980, Star Mountain has focused on serving people with special needs, especially children with mental disabilities. Gradually a boarding facility, a  school specializing in special education, and departments of agricultural training and community works were established.
In 2013 they have been able to get training for their staff in speech therapy and have hired a part-time speech therapist.
Annie B Mission is excited to announce that it will be hosting its first ever Music on a Mission fundraiser. Music on a Mission is a benefit concert with all proceeds going to Star Mountain’s speech therapy fund. Music on a Mission will be held on Sunday, June 9, at New Philadelphia Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, starting at 3 p.m. There will be music for all age groups. The all Moravian line up of entertainers features Rev. Brad Bennett, Rachel Marie Schachter, and The Moravian Buns. The cost is $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
For more information, please visit the Annie B Mission Facebook Page, website (anniebmission.org), or contact Elizabeth Green at Elizabeth.alexander.green@gmail.com.
We hope to see you all there at Music on a Mission, but if you can’t come, you can donate to Annie B Mission through the Board of World Missions.


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Sermon – Your Inner-Spiritual Sanctuary – Rev. Steve Wilson

God requires an intimacy with us greater than that of a mother/child relationship. God creates in us his presence at our creation. Our inner-spiritual sanctuary is prayer. God is waiting for you with a tender love to come to him where you are in life – baggage and all. God burns with a desire to be with you. Does your heart burn with desire to be with Christ? Go to a place where you can shut out the world and be with God.  Matthew 6:6, Hebrews 11:6, Luke 24:30-32

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.05.12.mp3


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Sermon – Going To Worship – Rev. Steve Wilson

Worship our Lord and Savior in spirit and in truth. Present your total self to God in worship. Be in His presence. Bring your spirit and give it to God. Jesus wants us to be filled by Him and worship with Him. Are you allowing God to flow through you in worship? Are you making yourself available in worship to see what the Holy Spirit has for you?
John 4:21-24, Romans 12:1

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.04.28.mp3


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Sermon – Seeking Faith Like A Child – Chaz Snider

Today’s service was led by our children from Little Church on the Lane and the Weekday School. Through songs, dance, reading scripture, and serving a Lovefeast they shared their faith. Chaz Snider delivered the message, challenging us to live into the wonder of God’s love.  Matthew 19:13-15 and Romans 8:15-17.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.04.21.mp3


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Singstude May 5, 2013

Join us on Sunday, May 5 at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for a Moravian Singstude (sing-along) which is a service of singing and listening to music praising God. If you have a hymn suggestion, please let Gus or the church office know of the title. We appreciate and look forward to all suggestions but time may limit the number we’re able to include.


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Sermon – “An Invitation to Us All” – Rev Steve Wilson

Many claim the Easter celebration of Jesus resurrection. Do you believe Jesus resurrection, or is this mere shadows? Do you have conditions to your belief? When will you state your proclamation: “My Lord and My God.” Faith requires action – God wants your honest action upon your belief. Rest in God and let him lead your life. Christ desires to reproduce his life in you. Stop doubting and believe this can happen. John 20:19-31. Worship included Holy Communion.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.04.07.mp3


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Sermon – Meeting Jesus at the Cross – Rev. Steve Wilson

Rev. Steve Wilson continued the Easter celebration in the Worship Service. God loves us so much that He sent has only son to die for our sins so that He could have a relationship with us. When we sin, we sin against God, separating us from Him. God took care of our sin by sending his son, Jesus, to the Cross to die in our place. How is your relationship with God? By faith, put yourself quietly into God’s hands allowing His power to work through you to do his work. Gal 2:20

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.03.31_11.mp3


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Easter Sunrise Service – Rev. Steve Wilson

The faithful Christians gathered on a rainy morning in the sanctuary of Little Church On The Lane to pray the Easter liturgy and proclaim The Lord is Risen. The Lord is Risen Indeed! Rev. Steve Wilson led the liturgy and the brass band played chorales throughout the service. Dieners served a Lovefeast – a simple meal shared by believers in Jesus Christ. The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection after his crucifixion on Good Friday is the core of Christianity’s theology.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.03.31_7.mp3


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Sermon – The King is Here – Rev. Steve Wilson

Jesus, The King, enters Jerusalem at the same time Hebrews are gathering to celebrate Passover and some of the Pharisees are plotting to kill Him. Jesus was received and proclaimed The King, but Jesus knows the people don’t understand his kingship. God has faith in you and wants you to enjoy it. What is your response to Him? Hosanna – Save Now – That can be our cry. Luke 19:28-40, John 12:16, Phil 2:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.03.24.mp3


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Sermon – A Prayer of Eternal Life – Rev Steve Wilson

Rev. Wilson concludes the Lenten series today with his teaching of John 17:24-25. Jesus wants us to be with him wherever he is. This requires a close relationship with Jesus. Jesus wants us to see his glory, the glory he had in the beginning. Can you only imagine what it will be like to be in heaven with Jesus? Jesus is living his life through us. Where is Jesus in your life today? John 14:2, 21, 23   www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.03.17.mp3


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Sermon – A Prayer of Continued Relationship – Rev Steve Wilson

Rev. Wilson continues the Lenten series in John 17:20-23. Jesus Christ is praying for us in a very special way, as He is preparing for His death. He is praying that we come together with the Son & Father and recognize the love He has for us – a love more than we can imagine.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.03.10.mp3

 


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Sermon – A Savior’s Prayer for His Children – Rev Steve Wilson

In Jesus prayer for his disciples he is praying for you and me too. He wants us to have the same joy he has – the joy of his Father – an internal sense of joy that brings peace. A firm relationship with the Father helps us resist temptation, just as it helped Jesus resist Satan. John 17:13-19, John 15:11, John 15:3. Recording not available due to technical difficulties. www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.03.03.mp3


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Sermon – A Shepherd’s Prayer for His Flock – Rev. Steve Wilson

Jesus turns his disciples over to God after giving them a foundation to move forward, carrying the gospel to all nations. God has given us a foundation of faith through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ will be seen and glorified through our ministry and sharing the gospel with others. We can draw upon the same power given to the disciples through Jesus Christ. John 17:6-12, John 3:16, John 15, Ephesians 3:20. www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.02.24.mp3


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Handbell Choir

These beautiful bells need hands to play them!  Silently they rest, but they need you!

Handbells are a fabulous way to express praise to God and share acts of kindness and the joy of the Lord.  There is no more beautiful way to accomplish something as a vibrant, cooperative team.

If you have an interest . . .

If you can read music or if you are willing to learn

If you have musical talent, or wish you had the opportunity

If you are willing to help others learn

There is no age limit, no skill level required.  We will help each other play to the glory of God!

Because being a member of a handbell choir takes serious commitment, we plan to keep our goals reasonable, to accomplish some performances at Easter and Christmas.  We will start with simple but beautiful pieces.  If we have interested players who desire special guidance, I will be glad to help you.  Handbell playing is the single most rewarding musical experience to me, and you will not regret joining this group!

Please call the church office if you are interested in joining this group. Practice sessions will begin soon.

Teresa Wright Horner

 


Sermon – A Son’s Prayer of Trust — Rev. Steve Wilson

We begin a new Lenten series this week with John 17. Rev Wilson will focus on Christ’s intercessory pray to the Father. This prayer is for himself, his disciples, and us. Jesus came to teach us to how to live and to build a relationship with us so He could return to the Father. Allow God to work and be seen in you. Ask God to help you let go and surrender your life to Christ. John 17:1-5, John 16:28,32; Phil 2:6,8   www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.02.17.mp3


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Sermon – “Seeing the Church As An Imitator of God” Rev Steve Wilson

When we become a new person in Christ we have a relationship with Him in everything we do, not just here on earth, but in heaven too.

It is possible through the Holy Spirit to be a sweet smelling fragrance to God. Grace cleans us up, allowing us to imitate God.

Are you providing a sweet smell to God?

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.02.10.mp3


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Sermon – “Getting Used to God’s Way” Rev. Steve Wilson

This is the 4th lesson in a 5-part series of “God’s Picture of the Church”, Ephesians 4.

A grace-filled life brings us together. Our maturity in the faith keeps us from being tossed around by the world having it’s way with us. Your old self can prevent you from growing in your faith – put it off and in it’s place renew your mind. Are we mindful of when our old self gets in the way of us hearing the Holy Spirit reveal to us what God wants us to know?

Eph 4:20-24.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.02.03.mp3


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Monthly Women’s Bible Study

Join us on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at 10:30am in the church Fellowship Hall for  Bible Study and fellowship. Our study “Singing Our Faith: Moravian Hymns Through The Seasons” leads us through a study this month of hymn #795, “Come, Faithful Shepherd, Bind Me.”  We will learn to trust through dark times as we study Psalm 23, Matthew 14:22-33, 1 Timothy 4:9-10 and Romans 8:35-39.
Bring a sandwich or whatever you want to eat for lunch, we’ll provide the beverage, and join us for fellowship after our study. We will adjourn around 12:30pm, or you may leave after the study.

 


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Sermon – I Can’t Believe It Really Works!

Rev. Wilson continues the study in Ephesians 4:14-16.

The Holy Spirit provides us with acts of service to come together as believers to build up the church in unity in faith. Being grounded in the Word gives us a solid foundation so we will not be bounced around with doubts.

We must allow God’s love to flow through us so we can extend love to others. The church is made up of sinners who are forgiven and receive grace.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.01.27.mp3


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Sermon: God’s Method – It Isn’t What I Thought

Ephesians 4:11-13 & Romans 5:5 

God tells us about loving one another before he tells us about the Holy Spirit. We will experience God’s love when we serve others.

Are you ready to stop missing out on experiencing God’s qualities of humility, love, patience and kindness?

Absolute surrender to Christ allows the Holy Spirit to work through you and have fullness of maturity in Jesus Christ.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.01.20.mp3


Sermon – How to Be With Those People

Ephesians 4:1-6

This sermon begins a 5-week series from Ephesians 4.

How does God want us to live a lift worthy of our calling? We were called by God to live our life with Him. He desires every one of us just as we are – no one is left out. In absolute surrender, God wants to help us. Trust God, listen to Him and go where he takes you.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.01.13.mp3


Sermon – Answering the Call – Rusty Rushing

Christ called you to Him and you accepted His call.

Do people see your life different? Are you living a life worthy of the calling Christ has placed on your life?

Ephesians 4:1-8, Isaiah 58:10

You will hear a short video from Sierra Leone thanking this congregation for supporting them. Chaz Snider assisted in this service.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2013.01.06.mp3


Sermon – Peace Found Now, Not Later

How can we celebrate Christmas in a world of sin and tragedy? God works for the good to keep us in relationship with him. Put to death the old nature and live in the new nature led by Christ. Let go of your way and live the God way. Romans 8:9-11, 1-14, 15-17, 26-27, 28, Luke 2:11-14, Matt 11:28-30
www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.12.16.mp3


Sermon – Prayer of Hope

God wants us to live a life that is pure and blameless. Only you can stop yourself from living this life. Luke 2:11, Matt 1:20-21, Phil 1:9-10, Eph 1:17   www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.12.09.mp3


Sermon – Joy for All

Joy is given to us…what does it mean…what is it about? God lives within us through the Holy Spirit – the power that enables us to live every day and yield ourselves to Him. Luke 2:10-11, Matt 1:21-23, John 14:23, Luke 24:49, Phil 4:13. www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.12.02.mp3


Sermon – A Call to Faith

We sin before we know it. When we draw near to God and open our heart to allow Him to live inside of us there is a noticeable change in our actions.  God is always faithful. Our hope is found in Jesus Christ.   Hebrews 10:19-25
www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.11.25.mp3


Sermon – A Day Without Sin

Pardon the technical difficulty at the beginning. God chose the perfect way to open the relationship with him through his son Jesus Christ. Jesus is willing to live his life through us. Will you allow Christ to live in you? Let Christ be your guide in everything. Hebrew 10:11-22, Matt 7:13-14
www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.11.18.mp3


Sermon – Why Are You Here?

The church is made up of those called out to go and make disciples…that is the mission of the church. Individuals together accomplish this mission. Jesus longs to be with us as a church. He wants a relationship with us as individuals and as the church. Matt 28:18-20.
www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.11.11.mp3


Sermon – Food From Heaven

The food that God gives us is his commands. God gave a new covenant to Jesus that connects us to God through Jesus death and resurrection. A relationship with God guides us through each moment of our life. Jesus learned what God wanted him to do and we can do the same. Phil 2:4-10, Col 1:9, Col 4:12 and Matt 11:29. There is a lengthy pause at the beginning of this sermon.
www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.11.04.mp3


Sermon – Full Joy

Service begins with band prelude. Joy is a fleeting thing when it’s not of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Where does full joy come from? John 15:11, John 16:24, John 17:13  www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.10.28.mp3


Sermon – Grace and Peace

Live a life as Jesus lived his life and be in the comfort of what God desires for us. Matt 22, John 8:28, John 14:15, Ex 34 and Psalm 51:10-12 www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.10.21.mp3


Sermon – Appreciating God’s Church

Sermon – Love As A Burning Fire

God is the only person who can fill the gaps in our life. Surrender, abide and remain in Christ’s love. John 15:9 & 10
www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.10.07.mp3


Sermon – Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus

John 14:10-12 – Our relationship with Christ allows him to work through us. When we abide in Christ, he abides in us through the Holy Spirit. We can do things far greater than He did. www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.09.30.mp3


Sermon – Where Do We Turn?

When God is the center of our life, our lives will revolve around the things of Jesus. Is Christ the center of your life? John 15:4, 2 Cor 12:10
www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.09.23.mp3


Sermon – Struggles and Trials

Jesus went through struggles and trails. He tells us we will go through struggles and trials too. God is pruning us constantly through our struggles and trials so we can bear fruit for Him and be the fruit for Him. Struggles and trials help us grow in our relationship with Christ. Abide in Christ and let him move through you in your struggles. John 16:33,    2 Cor 12:8-10, John 15:2.  www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.09.16.mp3


Sermon – Out of the Shadows

Our belief in Jesus Christ is very real…people give their life for him. Christ can be in you through the Holy Spirit. The Jesus way is to be dependent on him as he is dependent on his father is heaven. What keeps you from the Jesus way? www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.09.09.mp3


Sermon – The Cost of Grace

Why as Christians do we look so much like the world rather than different, as Jesus said we would? The cost of the Kingdom of Heaven doesn’t compare to anything else you can buy. Costly grace compels us to follow Jesus. You are worth the price Christ paid for you.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.08.26.mp3


Sermon – Now Is So Important

How important is doing it NOW to you? How important is your relationship with Jesus Christ? Are you able to trust God in a way that you can place him totally in your life? Do you truly claim God NOW…not just on Sunday? Abide in Christ NOW. Let Christ drive your life. 2 Cor 6:2  www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.08.19.mp3


Sermon – God Provides Every Day

As the early Moravians celebrated on August 13, 1727, we celebrate today the renewal of the Moravian Church as we gather for study of the scriptures, pray, sharing our faith journey, trusting God to provide our every need every day. Have you let go and let God work in your life and through you? Remember what God has provided? www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.08.12.mp3


Sermon – Each Day A Blessing

Sermon – Watch, Wait and Work

Faith takes action – we surrender our self and let God work in our life. We are to rest from our own work, just as Jesus did. Let God drive you thru life. Hebrews 4:9-11.

www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.07.29.mp3


Sermon – A Comfortable Cross – Rusty Rushing

Our desire for comfort has resulted in us making the cross comfortable – we’ve become complacent. We cannot experience the power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection until we experience his death on the cross. We cannot experience life in Christ until his death becomes ours. We have the choice to take up our cross and follow Jesus. When was the last time you denied yourself for Jesus Christ to fulfill his purpose through you? Luke 9:23-25

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Sermon – How Can I Rest?

The Bible tells us we will have struggles in our life; but, we want freedom from these struggles. The rest God gives us is lasting and is available at all times. Rest in eternal life with God now. Are you going to seek out God and believe he is there for you? Heb 4:1-2, 6, 9, 14-16; Num 13 & 14; Matt 11:28-29  www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.07.08.mp3


Sermon – It Takes Christ to be a Christian

Sermon – A Community of Unity – Rusty Rushing

Sermon – Becoming Holy Everyday

Will you accept the gift of righteousness, holiness and redemption or will you say “I’ll do it myself.” Jesus Christ covered our sin with his blood so we could receive these gifts. 1 Cor 1:30, 2 Tim 1:8-9
www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.06.17.mp3


Sermon – One With God: Sanctification

Growing in God’s image is a process. Jesus’ righteousness covers us. Sanctification is seeking knowledge of Christ. We must allow the Holy Spirit to take charge and lead us through this process. What is your plan to grow in God’s image? 1 Cor 1:30,  www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.06.10.mp3