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History
Fencing the Table: Calvin's Defense of the Lord's Supper
by Pastor Marcus J. Serven, May 13, 2009
"Who possesses the authority to admit a person to the Lord's Supper or to ban the unrepentant sinner from it—the civil magistrates or the officers of Christ's Church? " Read
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A Heart Offered to God: The Life and Ministry of John Calvin
by Pastor Marcus J. Serven, May 1, 2009
"Mention the name 'John Calvin' in a crowd and oftentimes it will elicit remarks of contempt on the one extreme and deep admiration on the other. Simply stated, some people abhor him while others adore him! " Read
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Time Line of Key Events In the Life of John Calvin
by Pastor Marcus J. Serven, May 1, 2009
"John Calvin's Early Years: Birth and Preparation (1509-1531). 1509 Born July 10, 1509 in Noyon, France (2nd of six children). 1513 John's mother, Jeanne, dies and his Father remarries (exact dates are uncertain). 1521 On May 19th receives benefice from the altar of Gesine in the cathedral of Noyon. 1523 Sent by his Father in August to study at the University of Paris." Read
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The Pilgrim Fathers: Thanking God for His Providential Care
by Pastor Marcus J. Serven, November 27, 2008
"The rigors of the first winter for the Mayflower Pilgrims are well-known to most students of American history (1620-1621). Nearly half of the original 104 settlers died during that intense season of sickness, suffering, and sadness. Yet, God providentially intervened in several remarkable ways throughout the following spring and summer by providing help in the midst of their infirmities. " Read
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Sword Fight: The Courageous Character of John Calvin
by Pastor Marcus J. Serven, June 21, 2008
"What kind of man was John Calvin (1509-1564), the Reformer of Geneva? Many people have very strong opinions about him, but few have ever read anything he actually wrote, or heard any of the fascinating stories from his life. Consider this compelling event from December 12, 1547: Calvin's bold entry into the Council of the Two Hundred during the midst of a deadly sword fight! " Read
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Compiled by Pastor Marcus Serven, November 13, 2007
"John Calvin (1509-1564) is best known as a distinguished theologian and leading Protestant Reformer. However, it must be remembered that he functioned first and foremost as a pastor to the congregation of believers at Geneva for 25 years, and at Strasbourg for a brief interlude of 3 years. " Read
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After
Darkness, Light: John Calvin's Ministerial Call
to Geneva
by Pastor Marcus Serven, April 10, 2007,
Updated, September 21, 2007
"During
the balmy summer days of July, 1536 the twenty-eight
year old John Calvin (1509-1564) was on his
way into exile in Strasbourg, Germany. As he
quickly sped along the stone-paved main highway
with his younger brother Anthony and his half-sister
Marie perhaps he asked himself, “Why are
we fleeing?”
. . . " Read
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The
Pilgrim Fathers: Diligent Seekers of Religious
Liberty
by Pastor Marcus Serven, November 20, 2006
"During the cool weeks of November that
lead up to Thanksgiving Day there is great delight
in many American homes when the exciting stories
of the Pilgrims are read. Who were these people
and what motivated them to endure such grievous
hardships?" Read
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Patrick:
A Courageous Missionary to Pagan Ireland
by Pastor Marcus Serven, March 17, 2006
"One day when Patrick was sixteen years
old, he was out working on his Father's farm
and became alerted to a disturbance on the beach
near his house. He could tell something was
going on by the loud cries of the sea gulls
. . . " Read
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Squanto:
A Special Instrument of God
by Pastor Marcus Serven, November 24, 2005
"How could it have been possible for an
English-speaking, God-fearing, lonely-hearted
Indian to emerge out of the dense forests of
New England to assist the starving Pilgrims?
. . . " Read
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The
Rallying Cries of the Reformation
by Pastor Marcus Serven, October 30, 2005
"It is appropriate for Christians to remember
the significant heroes of the past. This is
especially true for Protestants, since there
have been so many truly great champions from
the Reformation era . . . " Read
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Father
of the Protestant Reformation
by Pastor Marcus Serven, October 24, 2005
"Following the great spiritual conflict
at the imperial diet at Worms between Martin
Luther and his accusers (1521), the Roman Catholic
Church issued a Papal Bull for Luther’s
excommunication. Not only was Luther’s
soul threatened, but also his physical life.
. . " Read
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FAQS
About Psalm Singing
by
Rebecca Serven, October 20, 2006
"What is a Psalter? . . . Where
can I get a Psalter? . . . What part do I sing?
. . . How do I practice with the CD? . . ."
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SATB:Untangling
the Web of Part Singing
by Rebecca Serven, December 21, 2005
"The mysterious nature of musical terminology
will often scare many people from singing parts.
Once explained, these terms are simple enough
for a 6 year old to grasp . . . " Read
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But
I Can't Sing! Tips for a New Psalm Singer
by Rebecca Serven, August 15, 2005
"Most people think they can't sing because
long, long ago, someone told them, "Sing
a little quieter Johnny!" Subsequently
that child grew up thinking he couldn't sing--and
he never sought to remedy the situation. However
if the person merely exerted the smallest consistent
effort, he would be amazed at the progress .
. ." Read
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