First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City

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August 24, 2008

THE HEART’S CRY

“A Song of Praise”

Psalm 145

Susan Ashton is a terrific contemporary Christian singer who tells how God arranged for her to sing about Christ in a setting she never would have dreamed of.

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August 17, 2008

THE HEART’S CRY

“A Song of Trust”

Psalm 63

One of the victims was a 73-year-old Salt Lake widow who lost her home after Michael Ostler convinced her to trust him in taking care of her and her family.

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August 10, 2008 THE HEART’S CRY “A Song of Thanks” Psalm 138 John Calvin, the one who started this idea of being a Presbyterian-brand church, called the book of Psalms a “mirror.” For the psalms reflect all the moods of our human experience
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August 3, 2008

THE HEART’S CRY

“A Song of Lament”

Psalm 3

Most children go through it. I certainly did and didn’t really get over it until I moved out to go to college at age 18. The house I grew up in (in north Jersey just outside New York City)

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July 27, 2008 FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD “Principles of Prayer” Philippians 4:4-9 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Prayer is simply talking with God. And no practice should be easier or more natural.
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July 20, 2008 “Jesus Lives” Matthew 28:1-10; I Peter 1:3-9 In our secular culture, we’re confronted with many voices advising us how to live, how to look young, stay trim, keep healthy, have a good image, think positively, make more money, have more friends.
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July 13, 2008 “Jesus is King” Matthew 21:1-11 A motorcade slowly winds its way through the city. Hundreds pack the sidewalks hoping to catch a glimpse. A brass band announces the arrival.
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