1st Sunday of Advent November 27, 2022 Scripture reading: Matthew 24: 36-44 I’m sure you’re all familiar somewhat with that favorite old Christmas song, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” In the song, the singer points out all the things – …
Christ the King Sunday November 20, 2022 Scripture readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Luke 23:33-43 In the spring of 2008, I was invited to preach three times at Heritage Presbyterian Church. This was back in the time when I was doing pulpit supply …
Scripture: Luke 1: 5-20, 57-80 Theme: Zechariah, a high priest in the Title, was told to name his son John. How do we usually get our names and what does it mean when we choose one that is NOT a …
November 13, 2022 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings: Malachi 4: 1-2a and Luke 21: 5-19 The End of the World… The End of Days… The Second Coming… The End Times… The Apocalypse… Or as that great gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson …
Scripture: Luke 9: 18-20 Theme: When Jesus asked his disciples who he was, Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” I have never believed that Peter was that certain of his answer! I believe Peter was a little UNcertain but he …
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November 6, 2022 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings: 2nd Thessalonians 2:1-5,13-17 and Luke 20:27-40 Once upon a time, the old-time comedian Groucho Marx was told that he could not use the pool in the hotel where he was staying because Jewish …
Theme: Reformed churches believe that we should not worship or pray to saints to intervene with God on our behalf. We believe we can pray directly to the Lord on our own. However, saints are still worthy of our respect …
October 30, 2022 21st Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings – Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4 and Luke 19:1-10 In early 2018, when the Covid-19 pandemic began in our country, it is fair to say that we were mostly caught off guard. Scientists, government leaders, …
Scripture: 2nd Thessalonians 1: 1-4 Theme: What does “steadfastness” mean when Paul uses that word to praise the Thessalonians? And do we also demonstrate “steadfastness” in our own lives?