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Solely SermonsSolely Sermons - The Power of Touch Sermon Series: That's a Great Question.Scripture: Mark 5:25-34Sermon: The Power of TouchPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/tb8qr6j---Summer Sermon Series - That's a Great Question.Jesus was a rabbi, a teacher. One of the most impactful ways to teach is to ask great questions. Jesus asked great questions - lots of them. By one count there are over 40 questions asked by Jesus. Questions invite students to think and grow...2025-07-0619 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - The Attitude of Gratitude Sermon Series: That's a Great Question.Scripture: Luke 17:11-19Sermon: The Attitude of GratitudePreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/zqr4h2hJesus was a rabbi, a teacher. One of the most impactful ways to teach is to ask great questions. Jesus asked great questions - lots of them. By one count there are over 40 questions asked by Jesus. Questions invite students to think and grow. Join us this summer at APC as we wrestle with...2025-06-2226 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - What Is Our Worth? Sermon Series: That's a Great Question.Scripture: Mark 8:34-37Sermon: What Is Our Worth?Preacher: Rev: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/sm8mdx6Jesus was a rabbi, a teacher. One of the most impactful ways to teach is to ask great questions. Jesus asked great questions - lots of them. By one count there are over 40 questions asked by Jesus. Questions invite students to think and grow. Join us this summer at APC as we wrestle with...2025-06-1518 min
Solely SermonsSolely Sermons - Do You Want To Be Made Well? Sermon Series: That's a Great Question.Scripture: John 5:1-9Sermon: Do You Want To Be Made Well?Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/trjwzdbJesus was a rabbi, a teacher. One of the most impactful ways to teach is to ask great questions. Jesus asked great questions - lots of them. By one count there are over 40 questions asked by Jesus. Questions invite students to think and grow. Join us this summer at APC as we wrestle...2025-06-0820 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - A Divine Appointment Sermon Series: Pardon the InterruptionScripture: Acts 8:26-40Sermon: A Divine AppointmentPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/tgpq324🤔Sermon Reflection: We understand that there are many unique pathways that lead each person towards God. Often, a crucial moment or person, what we might call a divine appointment, interrupts our usual course and guides us closer to God. Just as Philip was led to the Ethiopian in Acts 8, this shows how God is still orchestrating these unexpected eve...2025-05-1126 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - Rerouted Sermon Series: Pardon the InterruptionScripture: Acts 9:1-9Sermon: ReroutedPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/s7svtbvAs humans, we don’t always welcome interruptions. They mess with our agendas, our carefully balanced schedules, and our expectations. But could some of these interruptions be God attempting to get our attention? What if allowing ourselves to be interrupted by the needs of others were exactly the kind of divine detours Jesus was calling us to take? The anno...2025-05-0419 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - The Elusive Messiah - Easter Sunday 2025 Easter Sunday 2025Sermon Series: The TableScripture: Luke 24:13-35Sermon: The Elusive MessiahPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/c3cxjvw---The Gospels are full of stories of Jesus sharing meals with disciples, friends, and even tax collectors and Pharisees. In one moment he's multiplying bread to feed a whole crowd, next he's relaxing with his inner circle, and then he's telling curious elites stories about even greater banquets. These stories culminate in "the last...2025-04-2029 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - Guests of Honor Sermon Series: The TableScripture: Luke 14:16-24Sermon: Guests of HonorPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/5hw8m7kThe Gospels are full of stories of Jesus sharing meals with disciples, friends, and even tax collectors and Pharisees. In one moment he's multiplying bread to feed a whole crowd, next he's relaxing with his inner circle, and then he's telling curious elites stories about even greater banquets. These stories culminate in "the last supper" on the...2025-04-0623 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - All You Can Eat Sermon Series: The TableScripture: Mark 6:30-44Sermon: All You Can EatPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/wd6yddf🤔Sermon Reflection: We explored the tension between scarcity and abundance, seeing how these narratives shape our outlook. The story of Jesus feeding the multitude highlights this, with the disciples' scarcity mindset contrasting sharply with Jesus' abundant provision. Scarcity can breed hoarding and distrust, while abundance calls us to share. We're reminded that God provides more than enough, urg...2025-03-3021 min
Solely SermonsSolely Sermons - The Company He Kept Sermon Series: The TableScripture: Luke 15:1-2Sermon: The Company He KeptPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/mzdbgy6The Gospels are full of stories of Jesus sharing meals with disciples, friends, and even tax collectors and Pharisees. In one moment he's multiplying bread to feed a whole crowd, next he's relaxing with his inner circle, and then he's telling curious elites stories about even greater banquets. These stories culminate in "the last supper" on the night...2025-03-0919 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - The Essential Practice Sermon Series: Practicing the WayScripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32Sermon: The Essential PracticePreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWe are constantly being formed and shaped by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice: to be with him, become like him, and do as he did. Come learn what it means to follow and practice the way of Jesus so that God can transform us to become like him.🤔Sermon Reflection: Forgiveness is key to following Jesus, enabling peace and...2025-03-0228 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - The Via Dolorosa Sermon Series: Practicing the WayScripture: Romans 5:1-5Sermon: The Via DolorosaPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWatch the full worship service here: https://allentownpresbyterianchu.subspla.sh/dcz4ghhWe are constantly being formed and shaped by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice: to be with him, become like him, and do as he did. Come learn what it means to follow and practice the way of Jesus so that God can transform us to become...2025-02-2326 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - The Power of Scripture Sermon Series: Practicing the WayScripture: Matthew 4:1-4Sermon: The Power of ScripturePreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWe are constantly being formed and shaped by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice: to be with him, become like him, and do as he did. Come learn what it means to follow and practice the way of Jesus so that God can transform us to become like him.---Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church...2025-02-0923 min
First Presbyterian Church AllentownDanger in the Promised LandRev. Liz Heinzel-Nelson, Executive Director of our mission partner, Villages in Partnership (VIP), preached on a snowy January 19th service.VIP is a faith based nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate extreme poverty in rural Malawi. Liz co-founded VIP after she and her family stepped away from serving Allentown (New Jersey) Presbyterian Church to live and serve in Malawi for one year. When they returned to Allentown they felt called by God to set up VIP in 2009, with a strategy to address and improve the six underlying areas human thriving: food, water, education, health, economics, and...2025-01-1934 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons - Doing What He Did Sermon Series: Practicing the WayScripture: Mark 6:7-13Sermon: Doing What He DidPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWe are constantly being formed and shaped by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice: to be with him, become like him, and do as he did. Come learn what it means to follow and practice the way of Jesus so that God can transform us to become like him.---Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church...2025-01-1229 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Following Sermon Series: Practicing the WayScripture: Mark 1:16-20Sermon: Following Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWelcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common love for God made known in Jesus Christ. Will you join us too?Watch live online services, Sunday mornings at 8:30 am EDT, right here or at myapc.online.church for a...2025-01-0520 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Peace on Earth Sermon Series: Peace on EarthScripture: Luke 2:8-20Sermon: Peace on Earth Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonAmidst the busyness of the Christmas season, anxiety and division in our culture, war abroad, and difficult parts of our own lives we are reminded of this ancient promise from the prophet Isaiah: "to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (9:6). Jesus, God in the...2024-12-2423 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Piece or Peace? Sermon Series: Peace on EarthScripture Philippians 4:4-7Sermon Piece or Peace?Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonAmidst the busyness of the Christmas season, anxiety and division in our culture, war abroad, and difficult parts of our own lives we are reminded of this ancient promise from the prophet Isaiah: "to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (9:6). Jesus, God in the...2024-12-1522 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Looking for Peace Sermon Series: Peace on EarthScripture: Luke 19:41-44Sermon: Looking for PeacePreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonAmidst the busyness of the Christmas season, anxiety and division in our culture, war abroad, and difficult parts of our own lives we are reminded of this ancient promise from the prophet Isaiah: "to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (9:6). Jesus, God in the...2024-12-0824 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Glorify Special Live Worship of the 11:00 AM EST ServiceSermon Series: FruitfulScripture: Deuteronomy 11: 13-17Sermon: GlorifyPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonIn his last hours before he went to the cross, Jesus shared these words with his friends: “Anyone who abides in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit”. Fruitfulness is the natural result of staying close and connected to Jesus--abiding "in the vine". This is why our mission at APC is to always be "growing in Christ." Over the years we have identified five...2024-11-1717 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: GO Sermon Series: FruitfulScripture: Genesis 12: 1-4Sermon: GO ePreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonIn his last hours before he went to the cross, Jesus shared these words with his friends: “Anyone who abides in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit”. Fruitfulness is the natural result of staying close and connected to Jesus--abiding "in the vine". This is why our mission at APC is to always be "growing in Christ." Over the years we have identified five practices that keep the Church growing and flourishing: gath...2024-11-1038 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Give Sermon Series: FruitfulScripture: II Corinthians 9:6-15Sermon: Generosity: GivePreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonIn his last hours before he went to the cross, Jesus shared these words with his friends: “Anyone who abides in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit”. Fruitfulness is the natural result of staying close and connected to Jesus--abiding "in the vine". This is why our mission at APC is to always be "growing in Christ." Over the years we have identified five practices that keep the Church growing and flou...2024-10-2739 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Fruitful Sermon Series: FruitfulScripture : John 15: 1-5, 8Sermon: FruitfulPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonIn his last hours before he went to the cross, Jesus shared these words with his friends: “Anyone who abides in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit”. Fruitfulness is the natural result of staying close and connected to Jesus--abiding "in the vine". This is why our mission at APC is to always be "growing in Christ." Over the years we have identified five practices that keep the Church growing and flourishing: gathering, goin...2024-10-0625 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Surpassing Value Sermon Series: First Things FirstScripture: Philippians 3:4-11Sermon: Surpassing ValuePreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonJesus instructed his earliest followers to "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness" (Matthew 6:33). His call to his followers today is no different... but it is more challenging than ever to obey. So many other things vie for our attention, our time, our money, and our worship. Join us for our new sermon series this fall as together we seek to rearrange our lives around the priorities of Jesus. As...2024-09-1526 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Messiah Sermon Series: The Names of GodScripture: Mark 8: 27-30Sermon: MessiahPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonNames and titles are extremely important. This is especially true in the Bible. The names we find in Scripture share insight into a person's character and history. This is true for God as well. The Bible gives dozens of names and titles for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each name reveals dimensions of who God was, who God is, and who God will be. Join us this summer as...2024-08-1828 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Bright Morning Star Sermon Series: The Names of GodScripture: Revelation 22: 13,16Sermon: Bright Morning StarPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonNames and titles are extremely important. This is especially true in the Bible. The names we find in Scripture share insight into a person's character and history. This is true for God as well. The Bible gives dozens of names and titles for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each name reveals dimensions of who God was, who God is, and who God will be. Join us this summer...2024-08-0420 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Logos Sermon Series: The Names of GodScripture: John 1:1-5, 14 Sermon: LogosPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonNames and titles are extremely important. This is especially true in the Bible. The names we find in Scripture share insight into a person's character and history. This is true for God as well. The Bible gives dozens of names and titles for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each name reveals dimensions of who God was, who God is, and who God will be. Join us this summer as...2024-07-0724 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Elohim Scripture: Genesis 1: 1-5Sermon Series: The Names of GodSermon: ElohimPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonNames and titles are extremely important. This is especially true in the Bible. The names we find in Scripture share insight into a person's character and history. This is true for God as well. The Bible gives dozens of names and titles for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each name reveals dimensions of who God was, who God is, and who God will be. Join us this summer as...2024-06-0921 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: "They Saw Him" Series - Like Thomas Sermon Series: They Saw HimScripture: John 20: 24-29Sermon: Like ThomasPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonIn between Easter and the Ascension, the Passion and Pentecost, the empty tomb and the birth of the church, Jesus appeared to his disciples. He taught them, he broke bread with them, and he embraced them. Jesus' resurrection changed everything for those early followers, just as it has for us. But how? Join us as we look to see how the encounters with the resurrected messiah form our faith today.2024-04-2822 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: "They Saw Him" Series - Final Instructions Sermon Series: They Saw HimScripture: Matthew 28: 16-20Sermon: Final InstructionsPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonIn between Easter and the Ascension, the Passion and Pentecost, the empty tomb and the birth of the church, Jesus appeared to his disciples. He taught them, he broke bread with them, and he embraced them. Jesus' resurrection changed everything for those early followers, just as it has for us. But how? Join us as we look to see how the encounters with the resurrected messiah form our faith today....2024-04-2131 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Nonsense! Easter Sunday 2024Sermon Series: SupernaturalScripture: Luke 24: 1-12Sermon: Nonsense!Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonSome think that the world consists only of what we can quantify, touch, and measure. Others see something more. A realm where things that -- in this world -- are overlooked are considered of great value. Where what can't be measured is of infinite worth. Where miracles happen and the impossible becomes possible. Join us for our new sermon series as we explore the world that Jesus saw: the world of th...2024-03-3127 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Greater Than Angels Sermon Series: SupernaturalScripture: Hebrews 1: 1-14 Sermon: Greater Than AngelsPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonSome think that the world consists only of what we can quantify, touch, and measure. Others see something more. A realm where things that -- in this world -- are overlooked are considered of great value. Where what can't be measured is of infinite worth. Where miracles happen and the impossible becomes possible. Join us for our new sermon series as we explore the world that Jesus saw: the world of the supernatural....2024-03-1725 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Signs and Wonders Sermon Series: SupernaturalScripture Mark: 1: 40-45Sermon: Signs and Wonders Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonSome think that the world consists only of what we can quantify, touch, and measure. Others see something more. A realm where things that -- in this world -- are overlooked are considered of great value. Where what can't be measured is of infinite worth. Where miracles happen and the impossible becomes possible. Join us for our new sermon series as we explore the world that Jesus saw: the world of the supernatural.2024-03-1025 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Natural and Supernatural Sermon Series: SupernaturalScripture: John 3:1-7 Sermon: Natural and Supernatural Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonSome think that the world consists only of what we can quantify, touch, and measure. Others see something more. A realm where things that -- in this world -- are overlooked are considered of great value. Where what can't be measured is of infinite worth. Where miracles happen and the impossible becomes possible. Join us for our new sermon series as we explore the world that Jesus saw: the world of the supernatural.2024-02-2524 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Chaos Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and LifeScripture: Matthew 14:22-33Sermon: ChaosPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWhat do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God promises to be near but feels unreachable. This January, join us for our new sermon series "But I thought... The messy meeting of faith and life" as we...2024-02-1125 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: The Greatest Threat to Faith Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and LifeScripture: Matthew 23: 23-28 Sermon: The Greatest Threat to FaithPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWhat do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God promises to be near but feels unreachable. This January, join us for our new sermon series "But I thought... The messy meeting of fai...2024-01-2822 minFirst Presbyterian Church AllentownThat's Another Good QuestionLiz Heinzel-Nelson, Executive Director of our mission partner, Villages in Partnership (VIP), preached in both services and spoke during the Faith Formation hour.She talked about VIP’s efforts to bring clean water to villages in Malawi through the digging of wells. As I hope you know, our church has set a goal of paying for one well to be dug to supply a village with clean water through our FaithFULL Waters mission initiative this year. The money we need to raise for one well is $7500.VIP is a faith based nonprofit organization whose mission is...2024-01-2727 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: The Challenge of Suffering Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and LifeScripture: Luke 13 :1-5, John 9 :1-3 Sermon: The Challenge of SufferingPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWhat do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God promises to be near but feels unreachable. This January, join us for our new sermon series "But I thought... The messy meetin...2024-01-2123 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: The Most Honest Prayer Sermon Series: “But I thought…”: The Messy Meeting of Faith and LifeScripture: Mark 9: 9-29 Sermon: The Most Honest Prayer Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWhat do you do when your professed faith doesn't quite line up with your lived reality? When you believe in a God who heals but the sickness lingers. When you encounter people who are more Christlike than Christians. When God promises to be near but feels unreachable. This January, join us for our new sermon series "But I thought... The messy meeting of faith...2024-01-0721 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: The Epiphany Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas SeriesSermon: The EpiphanyPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonEvery good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a cold stable where the animals slept. A story of shepherds, kings, angels, an angry ruler, a young couple, and the God of the universe entering our world as a newborn baby. A...2023-12-3120 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Christmas Eve 2023 - A Visit From St. Luke Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas SeriesScripture: Luke 1: 1-4Sermon: A Visit From St. LukePreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonEvery good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a cold stable where the animals slept. A story of shepherds, kings, angels, an angry ruler, a young couple, and the God of the...2023-12-2428 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: King Herod Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas SeriesScripture: Matthew 2: 1-12, 16-18Sermon: King HerodPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonEvery good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a cold stable where the animals slept. A story of shepherds, kings, angels, an angry ruler, a young couple, and the God of the universe entering...2023-12-1716 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Joseph Advent Sermon Series: The Story of Christmas SeriesScripture: Matthew 1: 18-21Sermon: JosephPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson(There was an audio sync issue with this live stream. You will experience a delay in the audio from the video. Apologies!)Every good story has certain elements. A striking setting. Compelling characters. A powerful plot. This Advent and Christmas, join us as we hear once again one the most captivating stories ever told. A story set in a small town named Bethlehem, in a...2023-12-0316 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Inheritance Series The Deposit Fall Sermon Series: InheritanceScripture: 1 Timothy 6: 6-10, 17-21Sermon: The Deposit Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWe all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance!Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our common...2023-11-1226 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Passed On Fall Sermon Series: InheritanceScripture: Hebrews 12: 1-2Sermon: Passed OnPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWe all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance!Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our comm...2023-11-0521 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Inheriting the Covenant Fall Sermon Series: InheritanceScripture: Exodus 24: 1-8Sermon: Inheriting the CovenantPreacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonWe all have a common inheritance. Jesus said, “Come you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.” (Matthew 25:34) Join us this fall as we claim our inheritance!Welcome to the Allentown Presbyterian Church! APC is located in Allentown New Jersey but we are blessed to have worshipers join us from around the world. We are a diverse community of Christians, united by our...2023-10-2927 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Company You Keep Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us"Scripture: Luke 15:1-3Sermon: Company You KeepRev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonHow did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impacting the world thousands of years later — how did this man’s story become associated with hatred and oppression for so many people? And how mi...2023-10-0128 minSolely SermonsSolely Sermons: Priorities Fall Sermon Series: "He Gets Us"Scripture: I Timothy 6:17-19Sermon: Priorities Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-NelsonHow did the story of a man who taught and practiced unconditional love, peace, and kindness; who spent his life defending the poor and the marginalized; a man who even forgave his killers while they executed him unjustly — whose life inspired a radical movement that is still impacting the world thousands of years later — how did this man’s story become associated with hatred and oppression for so many people? And how might...2023-09-2419 min
Deeper StillVillages in Partnership: Liz & Stephen Hienzel-NelsonSuanne interviews Liz Heinzel-Nelson, the Executive Director of Villages in Partnership (VIP), and her husband, Stephen, as they share the story of how VIP came to be and the good work God is doing as they seek to eradicate extreme poverty in Malawi, Africa. Villages in Partnership is a development organization that works in the rural villages of Sakata, Malawi, partnering with 29 villages and impacting over 21,000 lives. VIP has been in existence for over a decade and has supporters throughout the 50 states and the United Kingdom. Learn more at https://villagesinpartnership.orgÂ
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The Reclaimed Leader PodcastRL 057: Stephen Heinzel-Nelson: Riding the Wave, Rick Warren, and the Power of TimeWe all want revitalization to happen as fast as possible. But the truth is, we can't manufacture a movement of God. Like a wave, we have to learn to ride it - but what if that takes 20 years? How do we know we're still on the wave after years of riding?
For show notes visit: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode572018-11-0657 min