18th Sunday after Pentecost October 9, 2022 Scripture readings: 2nd Kings 5:1-15 & Luke 17: 11-19 In today’s message, I am going to discuss that which is obvious and that which is not. I am going to use a word you might not …
Scripture: Hebrews 12: 1 and Revelation 14: 1-5 Theme: On World Communion Sunday, all Christian churches take extra time to remember that we all come together as sisters and brothers in Christ around the Communion table. What might that “vast …
World Communion Sunday October 2, 2022 Scripture readings: 2nd Timothy 1: 1-14 & Luke 17: 5-10 One of the most beloved types of stories in America is the heroic tale. From the legend of Robin Hood to the Scarlet Pimpernel to Superman to …
Devotional: Being Led Down the Garden Path
Scripture: Acts 8: 26-40 Theme: When Philip was told by the Spirit to go to Gaza, he obeyed. Do you ever feel like you are being “led” toward something in your life? Could it be the Spirit leading you?
September 25, 2022 16th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings – 1st Timothy 6: 6-19 and Luke 16: 19-31 It may seem like I am preaching a theme, especially if you note that our Stewardship Campaign will kick off next month. I assure …
Scripture: Psalm 146 Theme: On a Monday morning, perhaps this very uplifting psalm might be too much. Or perhaps…it’s just perfect!
September 18, 2022 15th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings – Jeremiah 8:18 – 9:1 and Luke 16: 1-14 Back in early 2016, three couples in three different states split the largest lottery jackpot of all time – $1.586 billion dollars. Even with …
Scripture: Mark 6: 1-6 and Luke 17: 32 Theme: Recently, I was able to revisit the neighborhood where I once lived. But it is not the same. I guess the old saying is true: “You can’t go home again.” And …
Scripture: Jeremiah 31: 34 and Hebrews 8: 12 Theme: The Lord told his people that he would forgive their sins and remember them no more. So how are we supposed to forgive and forget what happened on 9/11?