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This message seeks to lead the willing further in engaging the reality of God. It builds on the message of 24 March and challenges some things that distract people from pressing into God as his Child.
English-speaking church in Eindhoven
English-speaking church in Eindhoven
Sermons by Francis Noordanus (Page 6)
This is the first in the follow series preached before Easter on Engaging the Reality of God designed to move us from talk to walk. There is a high quality audio recording but no PDF text for this. Provide yourself a space for prayer to follow this message.
On the Second Sunday of Easter we looked at what difference the Resurrection makes for those who receive and believe it. It comes down to whether we accept the cramped horizons assumed by many or embrace the wider space attained in the Resurrection. There is a 3 minute video clip half way through this message,…
On Resurrection Sunday we read Luke’s account of the empty tomb and pondered on just that story. This involved some interaction with the congregation considering reasons to believe or doubt the account provided of Jesus not being in his tomb. Text and Audio are similar but are not the same.
On Good Friday we went to the cross as the place where God’s infinite love met every human offence.
On the 5th Sunday of Lent we meet Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus and friend of Jesus as Jesus came by for the last time on his way to Jerusalem and the cross. In this message Francis reviews the relationship among these people especially the opposite relational styles displayed by Mary and Martha. When…
On the fourth Sunday of Lent Francis brought the fourth message in the series ‘Engaging the Reality of God’ by trusting he accepts us as sinners.
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It’s the third week in Lent and it has been a traumatic time in the Netherlands, in New Zealand and elsewhere. The readings for this week seem very relevant for the week that was, that is until we hear Jesus speak. After reflecting on this Francis links back to the series theme of encountering God.
On the second Sunday of Lent Francis considered Abraham as a model for getting to know God. This is the second consideration of how God may become real beyond words and images.
For those who could not make it to this year’s Ash Wednesday Service the message given is posted below as a text to read.