August 1, 2021 10th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings: Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15 and John 6: 24-35 When I was a kid, the food that was put on the table was to be eaten. I was not an overly fussy eater, but …
August 1, 2021 10th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings: Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15 and John 6: 24-35 When I was a kid, the food that was put on the table was to be eaten. I was not an overly fussy eater, but …
July 25, 2021 9th Sunday after Pentecost Scripture readings: 2nd Kings 4: 42-44 and John 6: 1-14 Notice the pattern in both of today’s readings from Scripture: First, there is a problem. Next, there is a solution. Finally, there is evidence of God feeding hungry people. …
Scripture – Matthew 7:12 and 1st John 2:6 Theme: While on a recent family vacation to Disney World, I noticed how extremely nice, friendly, helpful, and especially POLITE all the Disney employees were. I have been in other stores and …
Scripture – John 15:13 Theme: On Memorial Day we remember all those in the US Military – all wars and in all times – who died in the service of our country. When we do, we honor their memory and …
May 16, 2021 Seventh Sunday of Easter Scripture readings: 1st John 5: 9-13 & Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 I once had a seminary professor who possessed a quirky sense of humor. You gotta watch out for that type of teacher because they often …
May 9, 2021 Sixth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day Scripture reading: John 15: 1-17 Because today is Mother’s Day, I am going to reference my own mother a few times during this sermon; it’s only fair because that is the …
Scripture – John 12: 44-50 Theme: Commandment, Ten Commandments, Greatest Commandment, Love, Obedience Description: The title of this devotional lists three different ways to ask someone to do something. The word “commandment” usually involves God telling us to do something. …
April 11, 2021 Second Sunday of Easter Scripture reading: John 20: 19-31 There is a novel that I read many years ago called The Shadowman. It is the story of a wicked Nazi who escaped Germany at the end of World War …
Scripture – John 13:34 Theme: Possibly lost in the mix of four worship services in the eight days of Holy is the meaning of the word, “Maundy.” This word is part of the title of the night that Jesus had …