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FOLLOWING JESUS FROM THE EDGES BACK TO THE BEGINNING LOVE Pastor Calvin Cook April 22, 2026 Scripture: “But I have this [charge] against you, that you have left your first love—you have lost the depth of love that you first had for Me. So remember the heights from which you have fallen, and repent [change…

FOLLOWING JESUS FROM THE EDGES WHAT JESUS SAID – Pastor Calvin Cook April 21, 2026 Psalm 78 – In these days after the resurrection, I have been reading and praying through the times as Jesus appeared to His followers and meditating upon His words. But the closing verse of the Gospel of John has piqued…

FOLLOWING JESUS FROM THE EDGES THE MORNING AFTER – Pastor Calvin Cook April 20, 2026 Scripture: John 21:17; 1 Peter 5:2 Yesterday in our preaching here on the ARCC we tried to take you to the shoreline to stand with Peter.  We heard the question: “Do you love me?” And we heard the calling: “Feed…

Following Jesus From the Edges REMEMBERING THE CALL Pastor Calvin Cook April 17, 2026 Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6; John 21:15-17; Revelation 2:4-5 There are moments in life when we don’t lose our faith— we just forget our calling. Not because it’s gone…but because life gets loud. Responsibilities pile up. Discouragement settles in. Days turn into…

Following Jesus From the Edges HERE AGAIN? WAITING? ACTING? Pastor Calvin Cook April 16, 2026 Scripture : Luke 24:44-49 This morning while reading and thinking upon the words and teaching from scripture about how after Jesus appeared to His followers, they seemed to withdraw. Whether it be back into the Upper Room, to walk along…

 Following Jesus From the Edges I Want to Believe Pastor Calvin Cook April 15, 2026 Scripture: John 20:29 (NIV) “Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” I had a conversation not long ago with someone who was doubting. When…

Will I Be Recognized? Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 13, 2026 Scripture: “Surely you also are one of them; your accent gives you away.” — Matthew 26:73 “They recognized that they had been with Jesus.” — Acts 4:13 When I am at home, with family, friends, people recognize me. They know…

Do You Love Me? Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 11, 2026 John 21:17 — “The third time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ He said, ‘Lord, you know all things; you…

The Back-Up Plan Following Jesus From the Edges Pastor Calvin Cook April 10, 2026 1 Peter 5:8–9 – “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.” James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist…