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 April 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. For the link, please email us at info@northchurchnyc.org
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A large portion of society today views physical scars as ugly, unsightly, and unwanted. Psychological and emotional scars oftentimes remain repressed and ignored.
Jesus' body retained scars from the wounds caused by His crucifixion. He did not view His scars through a superficial lens. First, Jesus' scars proved to the disciples that He was indeed who he said He was.
Secondly, His scars serve as evidence of His love for us. He assumed all our sins and died for us, purchasing our eternal redemption. Can you also see that our mothers retained scars from carrying and giving birth to us?
After Jesus ascended to Heaven, His scars were not removed or hidden; they were visible and not interpreted as a defect! His scars speak to the glory of our Savior in Heaven!
Jesus' death and resurrection, and the scars that He carries, demonstrate His identification with the human condition and prove God's healing power! Scars are visual reminders of events that were overcome. The next time you see someone with a scar, consider what that person may have weathered.
Then remember how and why Jesus has His scars.
Join us for our next service on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. For the link, please email us at info@northchurchnyc.org.
Today's song is "Crown Him With Many Crowns."
NPC NYC's next Bible study is April 23, 2025.
Bible study for 4/16/25:
Mark 1:12-45 and John 1:35-42.
"The Submission and Authority of Jesus."
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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!
Whether you help through monetary donations or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goal of serving the community without the help of supporters like you.
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