Scripture Readings: 1 Sam.15:34-6:13; Ps. 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Cor. 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34 Sermon by Sheila Graham from Mark 4:26-34; 1 Sam. 16:6-13; 2 Cor. 5:14-17; Ps. 92:12-15 That’s How Our Father Thinks Introduction Today is Father’s Day—a day to honor our fathers and those who have acted as fathers in our lives. Fathers are important, … Continue reading "Sermon for June 17, 2018 (Father’s Day)" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Gen. 3:8-15; Ps. 130; 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35 Sermon by Michelle Fleming from Gen. 3:8-15 and 2 Cor. 4:13-5:1 Know Your Limits Introduction No Boundaries, Limitless, Breaking Through—these could easily be titles of three New York Times bestselling books. All three titles reflect our insatiable desire for inexhaustible strength and the unfettered … Continue reading "Sermon for June 10, 2018" Read the article
Scripture Readings: Deut. 5:12-15; Ps. 139:1-6, 13-18; 2 Cor. 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 Sermon by Martin Manuel from Mark 2:23-3:6 Jesus is our Sabbath Introduction “Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy” was the Lord’s command to Israel as part of the covenant he ratified with them through Moses at Mt. Sinai. As Israel was … Continue reading "Sermon for June 3, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Isa. 6:1-8; Ps. 29; Rom. 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 Sermon by Sheila Graham (from Ps. 29:4-8; Isa. 6:1-5; John 3:11-17; Rom. 8:14-17) The Triune God of Love & Power Introduction A friend of mine decided to read the entire Bible. As she started through the Old Testament, her first impression was that the God … Continue reading "Sermon for May 27, 2018 (Trinity Sunday)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 2:1-21; Ps. 104:24-35; Rom. 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Sermon by Ted Johnston (from John 15:18-16:15) (Drawing on Wiersbe Bible Commentary, New Bible Commentary, Parable of Joy by Michael Card, and The Gospel of John by F.F. Bruce) The Holy Spirit’s Three-Fold Ministry Introduction Today is Pentecost and we celebrate the outpouring of … Continue reading "Sermon for May 20, 2018 (Pentecost)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 47; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Sermon by Lance McKinnon (from Acts 1:11) When Jesus Goes Over Our Head Introduction [Note to preacher: in some nations, including the USA, today is Mother’s Day. If you are in one of those nations, you will want to add material, perhaps in the introduction, … Continue reading "Sermon for May 13, 2018 (Ascension Sunday)" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 10:44-48; Ps. 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 Sermon by Martin Manuel (from John 15:9-17; Acts 10:44-48; 1 John 5:1-6; Ps. 98) The Circle of Love Introduction Today is the sixth Sunday of Easter, and Ascension Day is this Thursday. Today’s readings remind us of two truths related to Jesus’ ascension: first, … Continue reading "Sermon for May 6, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 8:26-40; Ps. 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8 Sermon by Cathy Deddo (from John 15:1-11) On Being Branches Introduction What is the heart of the Christian life? That important question is answered in our Gospel reading today in John chapter 15, where Jesus is teaching his disciples concerning the vine and branches. Having left … Continue reading "Sermon for April 29, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 4:5-12; Ps. 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Sermon by Sheila Graham (from John 10:11-15; Ps. 23; 1 John 3:16-24; Acts 4:5-12) It’s About Sheep Introduction Rock, vine, lamb of God, bread of life, light of the world, many are the metaphors used for our Savior, but one of my favorites is … Continue reading "Sermon for April 22, 2018" Read the article
Scripture readings: Acts 3:12-19; Ps. 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48 Sermon by Linda Rex (from Luke 24:36b-48 and 1 John 3:1-7, 14) In Touch with Jesus Introduction Many people go through life as though there is no reality other than what can be seen, heard, tasted, smelled and touched. It seems that they don’t … Continue reading "Sermon for April 15, 2018" Read the article
