The video message podcast of the First Presbyterian Church of Englewood (NJ)
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The 90 Second Sermon. Inspiration. In small doses. A brief yet meaningful distillation of the messages of the First Presbyterian Church of Englewood.
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What we see doesn't depend on what we're looking at; what we see depends on the perspective we have in looking at it. Your perspective on faith will determine what you see, and that determines how you respond. A message on John 3:1-17 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Shortcuts become particularly tempting when you start to believe you can't do it the right way. But that's a lie. What lies about yourself have you fallen for? A 90 Second Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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As we move forward, we often have to pivot in order to achieve what we need to achieve. But the temptation to stay where we are is strong. A message on Matthew 17:1-9 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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When you learn to cook, you learn there are five basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami (savory). But the reason salt is so important is because of its impact on the others. That's what matters for us, also. A message on Matthew 5:13-20 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Quite often, our attitudes aren't shaped by what we encounter; the attitude we bring to the encounter shapes our perception of it. A 90 Second Sermon on Matthew 5:1-12 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Quite often, our attitudes aren't shaped by what we encounter; the attitude we bring to the encounter shapes our perception of it. A message on Matthew 5:1-12 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Do you want a life of happiness or a life of meaning? They aren't the same thing. But if you want a satisfying life, choose meaning over happiness. And that's what Jesus offers. A 90 Second Sermon on Matthew 4:12-23 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Do you want a life of happiness or a life of meaning? They aren't the same thing. But if you want a satisfying life, choose meaning over happiness. And that's what Jesus offers. A message on Matthew 4:12-23 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Prequels are all the rage. They tell stories of the turning points in the lives of characters that led them to become the people they would become. Is your life a movie - or a prequel? A message on John 1:29-42 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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The world isn't divided into what is sacred and what is not. If we think things in the church are more special than things outside of it, soon we'll think the same of people. We need to see others as more, not less. A message on Matthew 3:13-17 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Too often we choose our goals and ask God to help us achieve them. But there is an alternative: rely on God to cast vision, then bring your gifts and talents to achieve them. A New Year's message on Matthew 2:13-23 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Sometimes we only look for the end result, when what is right in front of us is the sign that the result is coming. A message on Matthew 11:2-11 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Repentance isn't just about being sorry; it's about desisting from the offending behavior. But desisting often isn't just about our character, it's about the environment we're in - or choose to be in. A message on Matthew 3:1-12 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Jesus told us that his second coming would be unexpected. But that doesn't mean we should be oblivious to signs that God is active in the world right now. A 90 Second Sermon on Matthew 24:36-44 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Jesus told us that his second coming would be unexpected. But that doesn't mean we should be oblivious to signs that God is active in the world right now. A message on Matthew 24:36-44 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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People like to blame our problems on "them". But who are "they"? Ordinary people like us. But ordinary people make bad decisions when placed in tough circumstances. So can we. A 90 Second Sermon on Luke 23:33-43 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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People like to blame our problems on "them". But who are "they"? Ordinary people like us. But ordinary people make bad decisions when placed in tough circumstances. So can we. A message on Luke 23:33-43 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Poor questions produce misleading answers. And poor questions often stem from poor presumptions. A message on Luke 20:27-38 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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When was the last time you just got lost in the experience of joy? When were you so happy you were willing to act recklessly? A message on Luke 19:1-10 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Willpower is great. It will help you achieve your goals. But what's more important? Humility. Because humility will help you discover better goals. A message on Luke 18:9-14 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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When we go to God in prayer, are we meek and polite, or do we go to God with the intensity of what we're truly feeling? A message on Luke 18:1-8 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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When we get through hard times, do we go back to the things were or do we move forward? Do we think about the lessons we may have learned - and do we heed them? A message on Luke 17:11-19 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Jesus wasn't teaching us how to be the ultimate Christian - he was teaching us the basic skills that are foundational to living as his followers. A message on Luke 17:5-10 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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God's promises are sure. They just often aren't now. But tangible expressions of our hope can get us from the meantime to God's time. A message on Jeremiah 32:1-15 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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You can't play a game well if you don't know how winning is defined. Have we misunderstood how God wants us to win at life? A message on Luke 16:1-13 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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"I once was lost but now am found." Do you feel more lost or more found? How can you tell? Maybe one way is by how you react to the blessings of others. A message on Luke 15:1-10 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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A disciple is a learner. An apprentice. An apprentice learns to do things the way the master would. Are you doing everything the way Jesus would? A message on Luke 14:25-33 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Baseball almost never names an MVP who played for a losing team. Why? Because lifting others up is what makes you valuable. A message on Luke 14:1,7-14 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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We often see what we're conditioned to see, and then we act in accordance with what we see. Are we able to see situations as Jesus sees them? A message on Luke 13:10-17 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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Standing up for your principles can strain your relationships. Sometimes that's just a risk we need to take. A message on Luke 12:49-56 by Richard Hong.Door Richard Hong
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