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Part 6 (Resurrection of the body)

Pastor Cyndi preaches on 1 Corinthians 13: 35-42, 51-52. Through the ages Christians have trusted that God created this world, Jesus became incarnate and lived in this world. His resurrected body is the first fruit of creation. One day, the heavenly realm will become part of this world. We will be part of a new creation.

Pastor Cyndi preaches on 1 Corinthians 13: 35-42, 51-52. Through the ages Christians have trusted that God created this world, Jesus became incarnate and lived in this world. His resurrected body is the first fruit of creation. One day, the heavenly realm will become part of this world. We will be part of a new creation.

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Part 5 (Holy Spirit, Holy Catholic Church, Communion of Saints)

In this extended children’s sermon for Children’s Sabbath, Pastor Cyndi offers some explanation for unusual words in the Creed. Why keep on saying catholic when we know it means universal? How is the Holy Spirit related to saints (holy people)?

In this extended children’s sermon for Children’s Sabbath, Pastor Cyndi offers some explanation for unusual words in the Creed. Why keep on saying catholic when we know it means universal? How is the Holy Spirit related to saints (holy people)?

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Part 4 (I Believe in the Holy Spirit)

Acts 1:4-8 Serina Trueh

As part of the McKendree UMC Africa Sunday celebration, Serina Trueh shares why “I believe in the Holy Spirit” is such an important part of the Apostles’ Creed. It matters to her personally, and she describes how this has been part of her journey as a Christian. We too can find hope in praying and waiting for the Holy Spirit, the power of God.

Acts 1:4-8 Serina Trueh

As part of the McKendree UMC Africa Sunday celebration, Serina Trueh shares why “I believe in the Holy Spirit” is such an important part of the Apostles’ Creed. It matters to her personally, and she describes how this has been part of her journey as a Christian. We too can find hope in praying and waiting for the Holy Spirit, the power of God.

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Part 3 (Descended into hell)

1 Peter 3:18-22, Pastor Cyndi McDonald

He descended into hell. Why do many United Methodist churches omit this when saying the creed? And why did early Christians consider it an important part of the faith? The answer impacts how we live our faith today.

1 Peter 3:18-22, Pastor Cyndi McDonald

He descended into hell. Why do many United Methodist churches omit this when saying the creed? And why did early Christians consider it an important part of the faith? The answer impacts how we live our faith today.

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Part 2 (Born)

Luke 1: 26-38 Pastor Cyndi McDonald

The Apostles’ Creed comes out of baptism in the early church. Why is it so important to have a second part, Jesus, to be born as a human?

Luke 1: 26-38 Pastor Cyndi McDonald

The Apostles’ Creed comes out of baptism in the early church. Why is it so important to have a second part, Jesus, to be born as a human?

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Part 1 (I believe)

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Pastor Cyndi McDonald

In this introduction to the Apostles’ Creed, understanding its origins in baptism helps us understand why the creed matters to Christians today.

In this introduction to the Apostles’ Creed, understanding its origins in baptism helps us understand why the creed matters to Christians today.

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