Love Thy Neighbors, Don't Criminalize Them
The Place Where Harlem and Washington Heights Come Together! Sunday service on Zoom.
The Place Where Harlem and Washington Heights Come Together! Sunday service on Zoom.
As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, many continue to pigeonhole and misquote him, especially concerning his famous "I Have A Dream" speech. Dr. King spoke of much more than "content of character" during that speech.
How many have read or listened to Dr. King's "Paul's Letter To American Christians?" We invite you to listen to it. You will see why those who misquote Dr. King will not use this sermon to support their actions, which go directly against the teachings of Jesus.
Today (June 4, 2023), our Rev. Chapman was the guest preacher at Grace Congregational Church of Harlem! He, as always, delivered a powerful lesson on grace and truth through Jesus. The title of today's service was "Fill Er' Up!" As grace and truth through Jesus are in abundance, then yes, fill er' and every one of us up!
See John 1:1-17 and Exodus 34: 1-6.
Pictured are Rev. Chapman and Rev. Pearce of Grace Congregational Church. (Picture courtesy of Sister Cynthia)
NPC NYC 6/4/2023
Rev. Chapman's sermon as the guest pastor at the 19th Street Baptist Church from August 25, 2024, starts at this video's one-hour and 32-minute mark. The title is "The Holy Spirit and the Church IT Department."
Join us on March 30, 2025, at 11 a.m. For the link, please email us at info@northchurchnyc.org
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God gives us all a standing invitation to join Him, especially if we have a spiritual thirst to quench.
Often, people look elsewhere to satisfy their thirst; for example, they use social media for reassurance, likes, and clicks or spend money unwisely to purchase unnecessary material items. To get more to the point, some use political power to quench their thirst for performing wicked deeds.
Believers with a spiritual thirst seek a deeper relationship with God. We are also God's messengers, and our assignment is to extend God's invitation to everyone, hopefully turning them from negative and wicked ways.
Unfortunately, in America, we have Donald Trump, who not only rejected God's invitation but is the embodiment of wickedness. Trump has issued invitations to oppose God and His messengers as he advocates for the following wicked actions (this is not an all-inclusive list):
Abolishing the Department of Education
Detaining, disappearing, and deporting undocumented citizens without due process
Firing doctors, lawyers, scientists, military veterans
Cutting funding for cancer research,
Eliminating funding to assist impoverished and starving people overseas
Eliminating DEI
These actions only hurt and destroy people's lives, not assist and lift them. Trump cares not for the weak, sick, hungry, or elderly. He cares about money, political power, and retribution against his perceived enemies. This is against the nature of God, and a complete repudiation of His work and Word!
Fun fact: Did you know God is THE proponent of DEI? God seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion in the people who come to His table to sit and quench their spiritual thirst. God's standing invitation extends to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity, or religion!
The wicked can turn away from evil and accept God's standing invitation to follow Him. If they forsake their ways, God will issue the ultimate pardon!
Join us for our next service on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 11 a.m. For the link, please email us at info@northchurchnyc.org.
Thank you to Music Minister Tim for today's song, " Thank You For The Cross, Lord."
NPC NYC's next Bible study is April 2, 2025.
Bible study for 3/12/25:
Proverbs 31, 3: 13-18, Ruth 1: 11-17, 2:11-13, and 2 Peter 1: 5-9.
Note: Do not use these texts to bind women to patriarchal ideas!
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“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
Matthew 6:24 ESV
Please click on the "Pastor's Holiday Message" at the top of the page!
Read Maya Angelou's acclaimed poem here; https://poets.org/poem/still-i-rise?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzqbLmdnm9gIVRhvUAR1t3ghtEAAYASAAEgJWqfD_BwE:
It seems that Mayor Adams prioritizes his needs over those of the people who elected him. When he was accused of wrongdoing, Adams invoked the image of Jesus on the cross and used racialized terms to criticize his detractors. The one thing no one will ever accuse Mayor Adams of is excessive humility. Please read the article at your leisure; it will surely get your attention.
What is the new thing God seeks to do with AND through you in 2025?
"Take off your religious blindfold; It keeps you from seeing the light of the Gospel!" - Rev. Mark L. Chapman.
Taking care of our neighbors makes for a stronger community. Looking out for one another ensures a safer and happier neighborhood. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, our building is currently closed. However, please join us for Sunday morning worship and Wednesday evening Bible study via Zoom!
As our services are held on Zoom, please feel free to join our services online! Email us at info@northchurchnyc.org for the link!
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