April 10, 2010

Affirming Words 4/10/10-"Being Joyful No Matter What"

A sermon by Pastor J. R. Finney given at Church of the Holy SpiritSong in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Being Joyful No Matter What - Part 2 from COHSS on Vimeo.

Encouraging Music 4/10/10 "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" by MTC

Just For Fun 4/10/10-I Can Has Cheezburger

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Encouraging Words 4/10/10 The Resurrection - No Room for Neutrality

From:  Love Worth Finding

“He is not here: for He is risen.” Matthew 28:6


It is a disturbing truth that Jesus Christ literally came out of the grave. You just can’t be neutral about the resurrection. If you are a thinking person, you’re going to have to face the fact of the resurrection. Either it is true or it is not true. Either He came out of that grave or He did not.

Now which side are you on?

You can’t just ball it all up and say, “It doesn’t really make any difference. Let’s just put our arms around everybody. We all believe the same thing.” No, no, no! When you take a stand for truth, you’re going to have a head on collision with the darkness that doesn’t want the light shining in!

•Pray for those in fulltime ministry as they proclaim the truth to a lost world.

•Pray for God’s protection as they go to the frontline and battle for souls!

April 09, 2010

Affirming Words 4/9/10-"Enjoying the People In Your Life"

A sermon by Pastor J. R. Finney given at Church of the Holy SpiritSong in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Enjoying the People in Your Life – Part 1 from COHSS on Vimeo.

Encouraging Music 4/9/10 "Power in the Blood" by Heehaw Gospel Quartet

Matthew 25 Resource 4/9/10-Martha's Table (Washington, DC)

Martha's Table's mission is to help at-risk children, youth, families and individuals in our community improve their lives by providing educational programs, food, clothing, and enrichment opportunities.


Martha's Table Children, Youth and Family Programs provides more than 300 children and youth (ages 3 month to 18 years) with nutritious meals and supervised learning and literacy activities in a safe environment throughout the year. Martha's Table also offers family support services including parent training to our constituents.


McKenna's Wagon, our seven-days-a-week mobile soup kitchen feeds more than 1200 hungry and homeless people at many locations in Washington, DC.


Martha's Outfitters, our newly redesigned clothing center provides free and low cost clothing, linens, toiletries and children's supplies to those in need. All proceeds from sales go to support the children and youth programs.

Click here to find out more.

Encouraging Words 4/9/10 Peace Through the Blood of His Cross

From:  Love Worth Finding

“... having made peace through the blood of His cross.” Colossians 1:20


How can a cross bring peace if Jesus is the One hanging there?

At the cross, wickedness was not appeased. Wickedness was confronted.

At the cross, sin was not overlooked. At the cross, sin was atoned and paid for.

God’s greatest righteousness confronted man’s greatest wickedness, and righteousness won. Peace was attained through the blood of the cross.

Thank God for the cross! Thank God for Jesus!

During this time of year, as you celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, take a few moments to praise Jesus for the power and hope you have because of His resurrection.

April 08, 2010

Affirming Words 4/8/10-"Loving Life and Loving Yourself" Part 3 of 3

Although Joyce Meyer is not a LGBT affirming minister, this message from her is one that everyone struggling with self-image and seeking to put more joy in their life can be blessed by.

Encouraging Music 4/8/10 "Are You Washed in the Blood?" by Alan Jackson

LGBT Helping Hands 4/8/10-OutYouth (Austin, TX)

Out Youth is a safe place where youth are listened to, supported in good times and bad, and have a chance to learn about themselves and others. We strive to meet youth with acceptance and respect wherever they are in their lives.


Out Youth is a place where youth are challenged to stretch themselves by learning information and skills that they believe will be truly useful in their lives. We believe that youth are the most qualified to define their own needs and interests and we work with each individual to guide that process as needed.


Most importantly, Out Youth is a place where youth are valued and have the opportunity to give back to their own communities in whatever ways they wish. Here, youth can become part of the solution to the problems that most concern them.


Out Youth is a safe place for youth and their allies to learn, share, and grow.

Click here to find out more.

Encouraging Words 4/8/10 Sealed with the Holy Spirit

From:  Love Worth Finding

“...ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.” Ephesians 1:13

The moment you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit of God seals you into Himself.

What does it mean to be sealed? It means to put the King’s seal on you. The King’s seal can be broken by no man. That means you are His for all time and eternity.

Second Timothy 2:19 says, “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His.” You are sealed into a relationship with God by the Holy Spirit.

Read Daniel 6 and Matthew 27. Note the similarities in the accounts of Daniel and Jesus being sealed away for death and how the Almighty God delivered them unto life!

April 07, 2010

Affirming Words 4/7/10-"Loving Life and Loving Yourself" Part 2 of 3

Although Joyce Meyer is not a LGBT affirming minister, this message from her is one that everyone struggling with self-image and seeking to put more joy in their life can be blessed by.

Encouraging Music 4/7/10 "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus" by Hillsong

Affirming Resource 4/7/10-Seattle First Baptist, WA (American Baptist)

A warm welcome to Seattle First Baptist Church! Whether through this website or in person, here you will find a dynamic faith community that has been a voice for social justice and progressive theology in downtown Seattle for more than a century. Here it is safe to hold your Christian heritage unapologetically while also valuing opportunities to collaborate with people of all faiths on issues that we hold in common. All people and all families are welcome into this congregation where diversity is cherished and makes us strong.

Encouraging Words 4/7/10 Intimately Known By God

From:  Love Worth Finding

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14


Ever feel like the little girl who was endeavoring to pray what we call “The Lord’s Prayer?” She said, “Our Father which art in Heaven, how does He know my name?”

I have, but, friend, He does know our names. He knows me. He knows you.

But you say, “How could God be interested in me? The great God who made the universes – how could He be interested in me, like a fleck of spray in an ocean of existence?”

Well, He is interested in you. You are not an accident. You are intimately known by God.

Read what Jesus tells us in Matthew 10:30:

“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
•What does this tell you about God?

•What does this tell you about yourself?

April 06, 2010

Affirming Words 4/6/10-"Loving Life and Loving Yourself" Part 1 of 3

Although Joyce Meyer is not a LGBT affirming minister, this message from her is one that everyone struggling with self-image and seeking to put more joy in their life can be blessed by.

Encouraging Music 4/6/10 "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" by Clay Aiken

Matthew 25 Resource 4/6/10-American's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia (Savannah)

Primarily, America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia serves as the warehouse and distribution center for our collaboration of partner non-profits. We pick up or receive truckloads of food that are donated daily by local and national grocers, businesses, and individuals. Second Harvest inspects, sorts, and stocks donated items in our 30,000 square foot warehouse. Donations are supplemented with purchased items. Fresh and non-perishable products are distributed to more than 300 nonprofit agencies in a 21-county service delivery area that includes both urban and rural communities. Our partner agencies include food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, domestic abuse facilities, senior centers and daycare centers for low-income children.


The mission of the food bank is to feed the hungry by distributing nutritious food to non-profit agencies and at risk elderly and youth, to assist in disaster relief, and work towards long term solutions to end the cycle of poverty and hunger. Our statement of purpose is "Utilizing food and education to improve lives and create a hunger-free community".

Click here to find out more.

Encouraging Words 4/6/10 Restore the Years the Locust Have Eaten

From:  Love Worth Finding

“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.” Joel 2:25

Hosea had a wife whose name was Gomer. She not only committed immorality, but she finally ended up as a prostitute on the street.

In the strength of the Lord, Hosea went to her, reclaimed her, forgave her, remarried her and restored her as his bride. What a picture of the restoration of our Lord with us!

God has promised to restore us from all the pains of our past, the heartaches from broken relationships, the struggles from defeat, and the frustrations of our lives. All the times that we’ve felt broken beyond repair, God has promised to restore.

God is in the business of restoring His children into beautiful works of His holiness.

Is there someone in your life who has wandered from the faith and felt the abandonment of friends and family? If so, go to that person today and encourage them in the love of Jesus.

April 05, 2010

Affirming Words 4/5/10-"5 Lies That Open the Door for a Trap

A sermon by Rev. Paul Turner from Gentle Spirit Christian Church in Atlanta, GA


5 lies that Open the Door for a Trap from GentleSpirit on Vimeo.

Encouraging Music 4/5/10 "Victory in Jesus" by Bart Millard

LGBT Heling Hands 4/5/10-OutReach (Madison, WI)

OutReach's Mission


To promote equality and quality of life for LGBT people.


OutReach's Vision Statement


Our vision is to create a community where the presence and contributions of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender people are welcomed and celebrated; where intolerance is challenged and defeated; where justice prevails; and where civil rights of all people are valued and respected.

Click here to find out more.

Encouraging Words 4/5/10 Born to Win

From:  Love Worth Finding

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8


When you were born again you were born to win! Your new birth in Jesus Christ has fitted you for victory.

•You can detect Satan’s schemes and overcome his world system.

•You can “march to the beat of a different drummer.”

•You can live with victory over the desires of your flesh.

Habits, attitudes, unclean desires, worries, and dissipation must yield as you exercise authority over your mind, emotions, and will.

•You can actually put Satan and his demons to flight.

•You don’t have to be afraid of him — he will be afraid of you!

Are you feeling defeated about something? Say this out loud: “I was born to win!”

Now reflect on 1 John 4:4 knowing that, “greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” Doesn’t that feel good? Now, look in the mirror and say it again! “I was born to win!”

April 04, 2010

Live Affirming Worship at Rainbow Community Church Sunday @ 9:00 PM est

Click here to join Rainbow Community Church in Vancouver, BC Canada for worship via a live video stream at 9:00 PM est.

You can also view video of previous services at the same link.

We are a Christian, evangelical, non-denominational, community-based church seeking to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ; which are simple, loving, and inclusive.

We consist of a group of people from mixed church backgrounds. We are concerned about people, not labels. Rainbow Community Church is a place where ALL people are welcome. Our desire is to create a place where we can worship and serve God as the people He created us to be. A place to be at home: spiritually, emotionally, socially and relationally.

Live Affirming Worship at Living Water Fellowship Sunday @ 1:30 PM est

Click here to join Living Water Fellowship in Kenmore, WA for worship via a live video stream at 1:30 PM EST.

You can also view video of previous services at the same link.

We invite you to come and be a part of our church family. We exist to bring the unconditional love of Jesus Christ to all people regardless of age, ethnicity, or orientation. Our heart is to see each person that crosses our path know that they are loved and accepted by God.

Our goal is to minister to the whole person; body, soul and spirit.

We provide a place to not only heal but to grow in your relationship with God and each other.

Live Affirming Worship from Glory Tabernacle Christian Center Sunday @ 1:00 PM est

Click here to join Glory Tabernacle Christian Center in Long Beach, CA for worship via a live video stream at 1:00 PM est.

You can also view video of previous services at the same link.

We are a unique Christian church with a special message of God's inclusive love through Jesus Christ. GTCC is welcoming of everyone. We are also defined by our special ministry of sharing God's incredible love and acceptance.


Over the past 28 years, GTCC has provided a place where individuals have come to know and accept Jesus Christ in a real way. Wherever you are at in your spiritual journey with God, I know that you will find something to hold on to here at GTCC that will change your life. My prayer is that you will feel called to join with us in this unique ministry of sharing God's love through Jesus Christ to everyone! I believe that GTCC is a unique church for three important reasons besides the fact that we are inclusive of everyone. What makes us so unique is that we are: Christ-Centered, Charismatic and Commissioned.

Live Affirming Worship From Oasis Fellowship Ministries Sunday @ 12:00 PM

Click here to join Oasis Fellowship Ministries in Casselberry, FL for worship via a live video stream at 12:00 PM est.

Click here to see video of previous services.

Oasis Fellowship Ministries... is a ministry of reconciliation. We are dedicated to teaching, exemplifying, and representing the radically inclusive love of Jesus Christ. We welcome all persons regardless of gender, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, or socio-economic status. We firmly commit ourselves to be a church for all people. In Christ, we celebrate, affirm, and embrace you, the rich diversity of God's good creation.

Our intention is to worship God in community where we allow the Creator to liberate all people to explore, fulfill and achieve their divine purpose. We are a people of prayer, who stand to be faithful in worship, given to the attentive study of the Word and invite all to fellowship at the Table.

We are an open and affirming congregation to all those who have lost, left, or never had a church home. We welcome and encourage you, your children, your spouses, your partners, your parents, and friends to become an active member of this church family. Oasis will make your life brand new!


Click here to find out more.

Live Affirming Worship at Diversity Christian Fellowship International Sunday @ 12:00 PM est

Click here to join Diversity Christian Fellowship International in Tulsa, OK for worship via a live video stream at 12:00 PM est.

Click here to watch video of previous services.

DCFI is a Bible-based church preaching the uncompromised Word of God.  It is not just a place for those who don't fit in at other churches. It is a place for those who are spiritually hungry for God. DCFI is for those who seek to develop an intimate relationship with the Father, to further their understanding not only of the Gospel but who desire to find the way to apply it to their every day life.

We invite you to experience an anointed praise and worship service with Biblical, evangelistic style preaching.

We are a non-denominational, non-political, affirming, Word of faith church committed to God's purpose for every person to hear the GREAT NEWS of His unfailing love, the message of the cross.
The past few years, God has shown us that He has great plans for us to minister the life changing TRUTH and POWER of God's love for ALL people.

Click here to find out more.

Live Affirming Worship at Church of the Holy Spirit Fellowship Sunday @ 12:00 PM

Click here to join Church of the Holy Spirit Fellowship in Winston Salem, NC for worship via a live video stream at 12:00 PM est.

They also have video of previous services at the same link.

Church of the Holy Spirit Fellowship is a church that lives with a consciousness of the gift of the Holy Spirit and his continual indwelling in our lives 1 Corinthians 6:19.

We live in accordance with Psalms 34: 1-3 & with 1Corinthians 13 Church of the Holy Spirit Fellowship is a church with a unique and wonderful ministry rooted in 2Corinthians 5:18-20. Through continual inward discovery, personal recovery, and affectionate outreach we minister the ministry of reconciliation to all persons regardless of background, race, color, ancestry, age, gender, affectional orientation, and those who are specially abled.

Live Affirming Worship at Covenant Community Church Sunday @ 12:00 PM & 8:00 PM est

Click here to join Covenant Community Church in Birmingham, AL for worship via a live video stream at 12:00 PM est.

They also have a praise and worship service at 8:00 PM est on the same link, along with video of previous services.

Our vision is to be an inclusive community of faith: Offering Hope + Showing Faithfulness + Sharing Joy!


We invite you on a journey of discovering God's unconditional love for all people without the guilt of religion.

Live Affirming Worship At Believers Covenant Fellowship Sunday @ 11:00 AM est

Click here to join Believers Covenant Fellowship in Vienna, VA for worship via a live video stream at 11:00 AM est.

You can also view video of previous services at the same link.

Believers Covenant Fellowship is a Christian Ministry and an Apostolic, Full Gospel, Charismatic Church. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, that He died for EVERYONE's sins on the Cross of Calvary, that God raised Him from the dead, and He is alive even now. He will soon be coming back to set up His Kingdom and reign on the Earth!

Live Affirming Worship at Potter's House International Fellowship Sunday @ 11:00 AM est

Click here to join Potter's House International Fellowship in Tampa, FL for worship via a live video stream at 11:00 AM est.

You can also view video of previous services at the same link.

Potter's House International Fellowship seeks to be the open arms of Christ to all people without distinction. We are an Intentionally Radically Inclusive spirit-filled church welcoming all God's children home. We stand together for the purpose of worship, fellowship, ministry, and evangelism.

Our Vision is to grow a lively, vibrant, cross-cultural, multi-racial, inclusive and affirming expression of the Christian community.

Live Affirming Worship at New Covenant Christian Church Sunday @ 10:45 AM EST

Click here to join New Covenant Christian Church in Atlanta, GA for worship via a live video stream at 10:45 AM EST.

Welcome to New Covenant Church of Atlanta. We are friends of Jesus who follow Him, seek to discover His plans and purposes, do those plans and purposes, and then build our whole culture as a people around Who He is, What He Says, and What He Does... We seek to build our lives, homes, churches, conversations, and everything that we are around Him. Many of us also happen to be lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender, and straight.


Welcome to Sunday Worship

If you don't have a welcoming church near you, or you just can't make youelf step into one, we're bringing worship to you. Throughout the day, we will be posting links to worship services from open and affirming ministries being streamed live over the Internet.  In addition, we have listed below links to some worship music and services that have been previously recorded.  We hope you are blessed and take time out of your busy schedule to enter into the Lord's day.

If one of the live feeds we post isn't working (stuff happens, especially during the winter) we hope you will take time to check out a different live broadcast or peruse our selection of pre-recorded services listed below.

If you know of a service we should add to our list, please send an e-mail and share it with us.

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