April 29, 2020 Scripture – Psalm 44: 23-26 Theme: It is okay for us to cry out to God, or to complain to God, or even to scream and yell at God. God understands our pain and loves us anyway. …
April 26, 2020 3rd Sunday of Easter Scripture reading – Luke 24: 13-35 To begin today’s sermon, here is a recent news article: Insider On-Line Magazine, March 19, 2020 A group of friends spent 25 days rafting in the Grand Canyon …
April 22, 2020 Scripture readings – Jeremiah 29:11 Theme: Our best-laid plans can be completely messed up if we are not open to the Lord’s direction, the Lord’s counsel, and the Lord’s instruction. Old Yiddish proverb is: “Man plans, God …
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, …
April 15, 2020 Scripture – 1st Corinthians 9: 19-23 Paul wrote to the Corinthians that he would become whatever he needed to become in order to preach the Gospel. So if I have to wear a mask in order to reach …
April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday Scripture readings – Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, & John 20: 1-18 Any police officer will tell you that eyewitness accounts can be extremely unreliable. If something occurs that is significant, even a handful of reliable …
April 10, 2020 Good FridayScripture readings – Passion accounts from all four Gospels The stations of the cross is an ancient rite that recognizes 14 scenes from the Good Friday passion accounts of Jesus. In recent years, Protestant reformed churches have adapted these …
April 9, 2020 Scripture readings – Mark 14: 22-25 Because we cannot gather for our Maundy Thursday service with Communion, we offer this “virtual Communion” message. Prior to viewing this video, please gather your family at your own table. Have …
April 8, 2020 Scripture readings – John 13: 1-17 When Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, he made them all feel extremely uncomfortable. Foot washing was a duty for the lowliest servant to do – NOT their beloved Teacher. …