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St. Paul

I Can Do All Things

The conclusion to our series on Philippians (4.10-23) includes one of the most famous statements in the New Testament: “I can do…

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Posted on November 24, 2019 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

The Way of Peace

Everyone wants peace, but how can we actually secure peace? A famous line from an ancient Roman writer says, “If you want…

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Posted on November 17, 2019 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Mission, Courage and Suffering

St. Paul writes from prison that his readers should live worthy of the gospel. What does this mean? Is it only about…

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Posted on October 6, 2019 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Preach, Be Bold and Rejoice

Our second sermon in the Philippians series, this one comes from Philippians 1.12-26. Paul gives a confident interpretation of his circumstances, though…

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Posted on September 22, 2019 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Grace, Peace and Affection

The beginning of our new fall sermon series on Philippians. Today we focus on Paul’s greeting and opening prayer (1.1-11). While grace…

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Posted on September 15, 2019 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Forgive Each Other

Today we consider one of the most basic–as well as one of the hardest–disciplines to practice in community: forgiveness. We look at…

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Posted on March 17, 2019 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Bear with One Another

Creating a healthy community often comes down to graciously helping others with their burdens. Bearing with one another isn’t smiling and pretending…

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Posted on February 3, 2019 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Finding God in All Things

Paul found God in Athens, but it took eyes of faith and a persistent love for his new neighbors. His speech to…

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Posted on September 2, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

The Measure of a Church

What’s the measure of a church? How do you know if a church is healthy, fruitful, and making progress in their calling?…

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Posted on August 19, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

On Spiritual Gifts

What were you made for? 1 Corinthians 12.4-11 contains a prominent list of spiritual gifts, which we look at along with lists…

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Posted on August 12, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

A Story Worth Living

Today we begin a new summer series on the power of our stories with a look at one 1 Thessalonians 1. The…

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Posted on June 24, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Glory!

St. Paul says we should set our minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3.2-4). What does he mean by…

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Posted on June 10, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

The Spirit of Freedom

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. This Sunday we bring together Pentecost, the Tower of Babel, and Galatians…

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Posted on May 20, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Appointed

Acts 14.21-28 gives us a window into how St. Paul established the earliest churches so that they would be healthy and effective….

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Posted on April 29, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Reconciliation Is Hope Made Visible

Unity Fellowship joins us again at the Alton Mission for worship this morning. When we get together, we like to call it…

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Posted on April 15, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

A Good Church

What are the qualities of a good church? If you only had time to mention a few, what would make your list?…

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Posted on April 8, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Witnesses of the Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15.1-11 gives one of the earliest confessional statements in the church, which Paul passed on to the Corinthian church he…

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Posted on April 1, 2018 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

The Hope of Glory

2 Corinthians 5.16-6.2 gives us some of the most hopeful verses in scripture, but they were born out of St. Paul’s reflections…

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Posted on November 12, 2017 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

I Am with You Always

The Great Commission is a world changing assignment that should be beyond intimidating to us. How on earth are we supposed to…

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Posted on July 30, 2017 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized

Teach Them to Obey

Continuing through the Great Commission (Matthew 28.16-20), we come to the phrase, “Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” For…

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Posted on July 23, 2017 by altonmission in Sermons, Uncategorized
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