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by Bridget Capparuccia Through my now 10 years of working in church, it is a decade-long observation of mine, that, for a lot of “church people,” church is never “in season”. Working as a church musician has brought much joy, but also much frustration and sadness. The music program is, of course, one of the…
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Sean C. Capparuccia Delivered at the Men’s Bible Study, Clinton, NC May 4, 2020 Demon-Possession – A Study of Three N.T. Passages Demonic possession and demonic activity in general has been, outside of the more Pentecostal and perhaps Charismatic sects of Christendom, more or less relegated to discussions outside of church. It is by and…
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Sean C. Capparuccia originally published Feb 4, 2020 When is a Reuben NOT a Reuben? “…holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power” II Tim 3:5 While visiting out here in the western part of the state (NC),…
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Sean C. Capparuccia originally published April 1, 2020 I think Palm Sunday is one of the greatest Sundays in the year, next only to Easter… and Pentecost runs a close third. It marks the nearing of the end of the Lenten season, which, if observed thoughtfully, having spent time in introspection carefully examining the…
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Sean and Lara Capparuccia originally published October 13, 2019 Lara and I have been wanting to present a message on homeschooling for a long time because it is not only something that we felt was important 13 years ago when we started, but it has gotten more important every year since. Homeschooling is different. It…
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Sean C. Capparuccia oringinally published June 22, 2020 Here’s an issue that is certainly not new but one that I feel needs to be continuously revisited: can a Christian be pro-abortion? Well, some would say “yes” and I reckon I know more than one church member who believes abortion to be okay. And as I…
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Sean C. Capparuccia March 23, 2025 – sermon delivered at Trinity Methodist, Magnolia, NC Gospel Lesson: Luke 13:1-9 When I first started preaching about 20 years ago, I was serving in an associate capacity in the church. I was in school and was enthralled with Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, A.W. Pink, George Whitfield and the…
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or Meekness Isn’t Weakness Sean C. Capparuccia February 23, 2025 – sermon delivered at Trinity Methodist, Magnolia, NC Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:27-38 (Mt 5:38ff) I was 15 years old; my father was a Chaplain in the Navy and half-way through the school year we were sent to Okinawa, Japan. I had lived in Okinawa…
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Sean C. Capparuccia 16 February 2025 – Sermon delivered at Trinity Methodist, Magnolia, NC Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; I Corinthians 15:12-20 Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:17-26 “What would you do with a million dollars?” A question that comes up every now and again in the family sitting around the dinner table. And I don’t know how…
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Sean C. Capparuccia July 8, 2024 – Sermon delivered at First Methodist, Clinton, NC Today we’re singing “Jesus Is Just Alright With Me” by the Doobie Brothers as part of First Methodist’s “Juke-Box Summer” sermon series. An interesting title, no doubt. What does it mean? Is He alright with ME? Or is HE alright with…
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Sean C. Capparuccia Jan. 8, 2024 Some thoughts on “Peace” Seeking Peace Christ is our Peace Read John 14:27. Before leaving the disciples, Jesus said He would give them peace. Peace is also a fruit (or part of the fruit) of the Spirit given to all Christians. How would you define peace? No more wars?…
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by Lara D. Capparuccia (originally published Oct. 9, 2021) It’s not what goes into your body that defiles, but what comes out. Some thoughts on the Gospel reading for 29 August 2021 – my birthday The Gospel according to Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. :14-15 “[Jesus] summoned the crowd again and said to them,…
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