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Sunday Sermon Synopsis:
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April 19, 2015
Pastor George Hockley and Pastoral Candidate Bonnie Klos |
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April 5, 2015
Easter Service - Dave Hudson
Jesus went from Hero Thursday to Zero Friday. But, the O (zero) is the Circle of Life. The Children's Message brought many young ones eager to participate. The Easter basket held four plastic colored eggs. Dave reminded us that when he was a child, there were no plastic eggs...because there were no plastic chickens! The first egg was blue and it held a cross. The second egg was orange and it held a rock. The third egg was pink and it held three nails. The fourth egg was yellow and it was empty. In his sermon, we were reminded that the greatest miracle of all is that Christ has risen! As Christians, we speak the language of miracles and the litany of faith. Easter is our Spiritual Nova! We are also reminded that even in this day and age of technology and the speed of information across the internet, there are people who still have not heard the news of Jesus. And, while many still seek to prove physical reasons why Jesus was no longer in the tomb...we are urged to look with awe at the Mighty Angel in front of the tomb. Dave said, in closing, "Our worship has ended...let the service begin".
Easter Service - Dave Hudson
Jesus went from Hero Thursday to Zero Friday. But, the O (zero) is the Circle of Life. The Children's Message brought many young ones eager to participate. The Easter basket held four plastic colored eggs. Dave reminded us that when he was a child, there were no plastic eggs...because there were no plastic chickens! The first egg was blue and it held a cross. The second egg was orange and it held a rock. The third egg was pink and it held three nails. The fourth egg was yellow and it was empty. In his sermon, we were reminded that the greatest miracle of all is that Christ has risen! As Christians, we speak the language of miracles and the litany of faith. Easter is our Spiritual Nova! We are also reminded that even in this day and age of technology and the speed of information across the internet, there are people who still have not heard the news of Jesus. And, while many still seek to prove physical reasons why Jesus was no longer in the tomb...we are urged to look with awe at the Mighty Angel in front of the tomb. Dave said, in closing, "Our worship has ended...let the service begin".
January 4, 2015
Unsentimental Christmas - Dave Hudson
Rather than making our focus of Christmas, the adoration of the Baby by Mary, Joseph, the angels, shepherds, and Magi, make our focus the message from the Gospel of John. John 1 says that "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us...to all that receive Him, He gives power to become the children of God."
What defines and describes us is not life's experiences, family, or circumstances, but the truth that we are children of God. Beginning today, look in the mirror each morning and say:
"I am God's child, deserving of love and respect, and God will use me to change the world!"
Then redeemed and empowered, make a difference as the way unfolds before you.
Unsentimental Christmas - Dave Hudson
Rather than making our focus of Christmas, the adoration of the Baby by Mary, Joseph, the angels, shepherds, and Magi, make our focus the message from the Gospel of John. John 1 says that "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us...to all that receive Him, He gives power to become the children of God."
What defines and describes us is not life's experiences, family, or circumstances, but the truth that we are children of God. Beginning today, look in the mirror each morning and say:
"I am God's child, deserving of love and respect, and God will use me to change the world!"
Then redeemed and empowered, make a difference as the way unfolds before you.
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December 25, 2014
This message is from the Christmas sermon written by Dave Hudson R E A C H R: Reach In What is Jesus asking of you? This is discipleship! E: Reach Out Seek neighbors, church members, family, community, and share the Good News. This is evangelism! A: Reach Down Rescue, lift up those around you. This is called ministry! C: Reach Around Be fully engaged, show that you care. This is called fellowship! H: Reach Up In meditation, prayer, song, scripture, and sacrament, help us praise and adore You. This is worship! Be the disciple through which Christ reaches those He loves. |
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August 17, 2014
Synopsis: Pastor Hockley's sermon was based on the Canaanite Woman's plea for help (Matthew 15). He explained the historical background of "dog". Although revered in many cultures, the Israelites did not own dogs. Biblically, references to dogs were negative in nature. Therefore, when Jesus replied to her request for help, saying, "We don't throw bread to the dogs", she felt the cultural sting. And yet her response, "Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from the table", was evidence of her persistence and revealed her faith and trust that God's love and mercy extends to all people!
July 27, 2014
Synopsis: Matthew 25 is a parable about three servants. Each servant was given amounts by the master. When the master returned, he found the first servant doubled his amount, the second servant also doubled his amount, but the third was too afraid and buried his treasure. The master was very unhappy with the third servant, called him wicked and unfaithful, and took away his treasure.
There are 20 spiritual gifts identified in the scripture.
Jesus is the master that entrusts us with spiritual gifts. Each person is given one or more of these gifts. God has given these gifts as determine by His sovereign will. If you don't use your gifts, you lose your gifts...just like in the parable.
Identify, open your gift, grow, and use your gift.
Synopsis: Pastor Hockley's sermon was based on the Canaanite Woman's plea for help (Matthew 15). He explained the historical background of "dog". Although revered in many cultures, the Israelites did not own dogs. Biblically, references to dogs were negative in nature. Therefore, when Jesus replied to her request for help, saying, "We don't throw bread to the dogs", she felt the cultural sting. And yet her response, "Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from the table", was evidence of her persistence and revealed her faith and trust that God's love and mercy extends to all people!
July 27, 2014
Synopsis: Matthew 25 is a parable about three servants. Each servant was given amounts by the master. When the master returned, he found the first servant doubled his amount, the second servant also doubled his amount, but the third was too afraid and buried his treasure. The master was very unhappy with the third servant, called him wicked and unfaithful, and took away his treasure.
There are 20 spiritual gifts identified in the scripture.
Jesus is the master that entrusts us with spiritual gifts. Each person is given one or more of these gifts. God has given these gifts as determine by His sovereign will. If you don't use your gifts, you lose your gifts...just like in the parable.
Identify, open your gift, grow, and use your gift.
July 20, 2014
Synopsis: The Sermon was about cell phones in church and "selfies". The audio is available here. This was, interestingly, recorded on a cell phone a few rows back. Please forgive the low volume and the additional background noise from the air conditioner. We were invited to take "selfies" on our way out after church...and we did take one as a group!
Synopsis: The Sermon was about cell phones in church and "selfies". The audio is available here. This was, interestingly, recorded on a cell phone a few rows back. Please forgive the low volume and the additional background noise from the air conditioner. We were invited to take "selfies" on our way out after church...and we did take one as a group!