April 18, 2021 Third Sunday of Easter Scripture readings: Luke 24: 36b-48 (Jesus appears to the disciples) Acts 3: 12-19 (Peter speaks in Solomon’s Portico) The following story took place in Florida at a memory care unit; these places are the …
April 18, 2021 Third Sunday of Easter Scripture readings: Luke 24: 36b-48 (Jesus appears to the disciples) Acts 3: 12-19 (Peter speaks in Solomon’s Portico) The following story took place in Florida at a memory care unit; these places are the …
January 10, 2021 Baptism of the Lord Scripture readings – Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, & Mark 1:4-11 His name was Vernon Johns, and he was a preacher. He was not your ordinary preacher either. He was blunt, brilliant, and suffered no fools. He …
Scripture – Acts 20:35 Theme: This is a true story of when I learned the old saying “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
May 31, 2020 Day of Pentecost Scripture readings – Numbers 11: 24-30 and Acts 2: 1-21 Before we get started, I just want to say that every single preacher I have ever known wishes for the Holy Spirit to be …
May 24, 2020 7th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 5: 6-11 and Acts 1: 6-14 At some point in all our lives, we left home. Think about that statement for a minute. Even back in ancient times, most people left the …
May 10, 2020 5th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – 1st Peter 3: 13-22 and Acts 17: 22-34 Since it’s Mother’s Day, I think we should all think back to our childhoods and remember our mothers. As we do, let’s focus on all …
April 19, 2020 2nd Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – Acts 2: 4a, 22-29 and John 20: 19-29 If you remember the old Peanuts comic strips and the Peanuts TV specials, then you will remember Lucy, of course. Lucy was the loud-mouthed, …
June 9, 2019 Day of Pentecost Scripture readings – 1st Corinthians 12: 1-11 and Acts 2: 1-21 Every year, the Day of Pentecost rolls around 40 days after the triumph of Easter morning. And every Day of Pentecost, the Christian …
May 26, 2019 6th Sunday of Easter Scripture readings – Acts 16: 9-15 Good Morning, Heritage! I want to thank you and Mark for inviting me to preach this morning. I’m honored to be here on the day you’re celebrating …