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 …
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 …
April 1, 2021 Maundy Thursday Scripture readings: Luke 22: 7-20 (the Last Supper) and John 13: 18-38 (Jesus gives a new commandment) When Christianity first began, for a few hundred years, the church leaders debated and fought over points of …
March 21, 2021 5th Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – Jeremiah 31: 31-34 and John 12: 20-33 A little Presbyterian theology as we start the sermon for today: Let’s begin with the definition of a sacrament: In Reformed churches such as ours, …
March 14, 2021 4th Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – Numbers 21: 4-9 and John 3: 14-21 “A Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade went to study with a talented old teacher. This gentleman put a piece of the …