Radical Prayer ~ Luke 11: 1-13
Sunday, August 19th, 2018This morning’s sermon begins just before minute 33. I’ve been back for two weeks but still the crash of the waves seems near. There is something about the rhythm of a beach that re-arranges my heart, mind and soul. I lose all track of time. Elizabeth Gilbert wrote the popular novel Eat, Pray, Love. When […]
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Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »>The Voice of the Spirit ~ Acts 2: 14-24, 41-42
Sunday, June 4th, 2017I’m very excited to be here – but to be honest, I’m also a little scared. You see, I was taught from a very early age that it was more important to think about what I want to say than say it; it was more valuable to listen than to speak. No wonder I spend […]
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Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »>Back in Business ~ Luke 7: 11-17
Sunday, June 5th, 2016I don’t doubt for a moment that Jesus brought the son of the widow of Nain back to life. Jesus was reported to be a wonder worker, a healer – and the gospels relate several occasions when Jesus brought a dead person back to life. After all, our Christian faith’s foundation is resurrection.
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Posted in Sermon Archives, Worship | No Comments »>Roots ~ Matthew 13: 3-9
Sunday, April 24th, 2016Lay preacher Jacob Stauffer preached this morning as part of our Youth Sunday worship experience.
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