September 26, 2021 18th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture reading – Mark 9: 42-50 When the modern Olympic Games were started in 1896, one of the first events added was the marathon. This is a foot race covering about 26 miles. The distance recreates …
Devotional: Let the Punishment Fit the Crime
Scripture – Esther 7: 1-10 Theme: When Queen Esther convinced her King that he had been tricked by Haman into ordering the execution of all her people, the King was outraged. Haman threw himself on the Queen’s couch to beg …
September 19, 2021 17th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings – James 3: 1-12 and Mark 9: 30-37 My name is Simon, and I am one of the followers of the great teacher known as Jesus of Nazareth. I am not the Simon …
Scripture – Revelation 13: 18 Theme: Revelation is such a disturbing book for many. The specific number of the Beast – 666 – is something that has puzzled Christians for 2000 years. What does that number of the Beast mean …
Scripture – Luke 1:30 and 2:10 Theme: We are told multiple times in Scripture “Don’t be scared.” Yet it is very common for us to be scared of something! So how can we obey this instruction not to be scared …
We Will Never Forget…But Will We Ever Forgive?
September 12, 2021 16th Sunday after Pentecost Scriptures: Lamentations 5:1-22 and Mark 8: 27-38 This has been an extremely difficult sermon to write. It is next to impossible to think clearly as I have worked on it. I have ignored conventional advice which …
Scripture – Exodus 20: 8-11 Theme: On the week that has the Labor Day holiday in it, this is a great time to reflect on the fourth commandment that speaks of taking time off.
September 5, 2021 Labor Day Weekend Scripture reading: James 2: 14-26 If you claim Jesus Christ as your Savior, then you have faith. If you believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, then you have faith. If …
Scripture – Isaiah 35: 1-7a Theme: We are told often in the Bible to “wait upon the Lord.” Sometimes that is VERY difficult to do! But the Lord also promises us that someday all will be made perfect and right. …