Truth And Grace
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 January 19, 2025, at 11 AM. Please email us at info@northchurchnyc.org for the link!
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Continuing the conversation from last week, when we care for others, we must maintain the right combination (or balance) of truth and grace.
We must restore someone with truth and grace if they are caught in a particular sin. Now, we add Jesus's law to our mix. What is the Law of Jesus?
The Law of Jesus is love!
We must know when to speak and when to be silent. We must not harshly treat people and use our words like a sledgehammer - in other words, we must not be judgemental.
We are all susceptible to and vulnerable to the same shortcomings, so don't walk ahead of someone and throw rules and laws at them. As believers, we must walk with them and help them carry their burdens. As we assist in restoring people, we don't shun them; we fulfill the Law of Christ and make sure love is in the mix!
Care for yourselves as you walk with people in their time of need. Remember to share burdens with folks; don't carry them for them. Some may take advantage of your efforts. The combination of truth and grace is for all. God wants us to live balanced lives. Keep this in mind as you serve others and God.
Please join us for our next service on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 11 AM. For the link, please email us at info@northchurchnyc.org.
Selections: Pslam 46, Matthew 11: 25-30, and Galatians 6: 1-10.
Thank you to our Music Minister, Tim, for today's musical selections "What The Lord Has Done In Me," "A Gift Of Love," and "How Great Thou Art."
NPC NYC's next Bible study is on January 22, 2025, at 7 PM.
Bible study for 1/15/25:
Proverbs 16,17 and 18.
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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
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Read Maya Angelou's acclaimed poem here; https://poets.org/poem/still-i-rise?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzqbLmdnm9gIVRhvUAR1t3ghtEAAYASAAEgJWqfD_BwE:
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"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!
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