In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on how Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life on this third Sunday of Easter. He also explores the teaching of Brennan Manning on Christ's compassion and unconditional love and grace.
Sermon Category: Surrender to Love
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“An Invitation to Surrender to the Love of Jesus”
In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares some humor and some reflection on the story of Peter's encounter with Jesus on the shore after the resurrection. On this Bright Sunday, we are all invited to follow the example of Peter and surrender our lives to the love of Jesus.
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“Resurrection Love”
In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on Resurrection Love on this Easter Sunday. He explores Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus in the garden and reminds us that the resurrection provides hope even in the hardest times.
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“Transformed By Love”
In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on Transformed by Love, the 4th chapter of our Lenten Book study, Surrender to Love. We also enjoyed remembering the triumphal entry of Jesus as we celebrated Palm Sunday.
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“Love and Obedience”
In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on Love and Obedience from chapter 3 of David Benner's book, Surrender to Love. He reminds us that obedience flows from resting in God's love and grace, similar to when we float on our backs during a swim.
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“Love and Fear”
In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on Love and Fear from the second chapter of Surrender to Love by David Benner. He suggests that we do not need to fear God and that the love God offers casts out fear in our lives.
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“Treasured Possession”
This is the recording of the sermon that was live streamed Sunday, March 8th, 2026 by Newberg First Presbyterian Church. The sermon is titled “Treasured Possession” preached by the Rev. Dr. Melissa Ramos.
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“Invitation to Love”
This is the recording of the sermon that was live streamed Sunday, March 1st, 2026 by Newberg First Presbyterian Church. The sermon is titled “Invitation to Love” preached by Ms. Lish Mannetter.
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“Surrender, Love and Spirituality”
In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on Surrender, Love and Spirituality as we begin our book study on David Benner's Surrender to Love. Psalm 27 is explored as a psalm guiding us on how to surrender to God's love.
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“God Is Love”
In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on the theme God Is Love from 1 John 4. We explore how God is our Valentine and love is the source of what brings us all together in Christ. Reverend Chris shares his own experience of receiving God's love from his experience with contemplative spirituality.
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