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Abba! Father
Several decades ago a prayer at one of our brotherhood lectureships caused quite a stir when the one leading the prayer referred to God The Father as “Daddy”. A firestorm of criticism followed, with many arguing that referring…
The Beginning Of Birth Pangs
Link to sermon video: The Beginning Of Birth Pangs – T Siverd THE BEGINNING OF BIRTH PANGS Sermon By Terry Siverd / June 13, 2021 / Cortland Church of Christ We have now assembled at the mountain (the…
Abraham’s Two Sons
In his epistle to the church at Colosse, Paul asserts that man’s “certificate of debt” was canceled by God, having been nailed to the cross by the atoning work of Christ Jesus (Col. 2:13-14). This text has mistakenly…
A Critical Inquiry
Link to sermon video: A Critical Inquiry – T Siverd A CRITICAL INQUIRY Sermon By Terry Siverd / June 06, 2021 / Cortland Church of Christ We have attempted to lay a firm foundation for the proper interpretation…
Olivet In Triplicate
One of the beauties of studying the gospels is that we can learn about Jesus from various vantage points. In this case we have three gospel accounts: Matthew, Mark and Luke. These three-fold gospels are often referred to…
A Vacated Vineyard
Link to sermon video: A Vacated Vineyard – T Siverd A VACATED VINEYARD Sermon By Terry Siverd / May 30, 2021 / Cortland Church of Christ Matthew twenty-one describes Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem for the last time prior…
So Great A Cloud Of Witnesses
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before…
Woe Upon Woe
Link to sermon video: Woe Upon Woe – T Siverd WOE UPON WOE Sermon By Terry Siverd / May 23, 2021 / Cortland Church of Christ Next Sunday we will provide an overview of Matthew chapter twenty-four. Please…
The Beginning Of The End
As Jesus neared the end of His earthly ministry Luke’s gospel notes, He resolutely set His face to go to Jerusalem (Lk.9:51). One might assume that this intentional sojourn would herald the beginning of the end for Jesus.…
He Preached Jesus
Link to sermon video: He Preached Jesus – T Siverd He Preached Jesus