Pastor Hogan

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“Joy Without Price”

Isaiah 55An Invitation to Abundant Life Slavery is a word that causes a strong response in the emotions of most people today.  Yet, there is a type of slavery that we do not consider, that is “wage slave.”  These are individuals that are bound to a system of surviving only paycheck to paycheck; facing extended …

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“Hope in the Valley:Advent Begins in the Bones”

Ezekiel 37:1-14 The second candle of Advent is the Candle of Peace.  “Therefore, since we are justified by faith,we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ(Romans 5:1.)” Our peace flows from our relationship, or our standing with God through the Lord Jesus Christ.  Yet sometimes we are so caught up in the controversies …

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Advent Hope

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,the conviction of things not seen.” Hope is one of those words we use for a wide range of our emotions and affections.  “I hope I find a parking space close to the entrance;” or “I hope the Browns win this Sunday;” or “I hope my mother’s …

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I Know the Plans I Have For You

Jeremiah 29:1-14 For I know the plans I have for you,declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil,to give you a future and a hope. (Jer 29:11) This verse imprinted on coffee mugs, posters, t-shirts, key chains, and many other memento items is given regularly to mark a new time in a person’s …

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