Posts by Barbara Haines
Sunday Worship, February 18, 2024 .“Two visions of power, two different kingdoms. ”Rev. Dr. Kara Lyons-Pardue
Lent through the Eyes of Mark’s Gospel Today is United Women in Faith Sunday and our UWF preacher this Sunday is Rev. Dr. Kara Lyons-Pardue, Professor of New Testament and Greek at Point Loma Nazarene University. Rev. Dr. Lyons-Pardue is an expert on the Gospel of Mark. She will be preaching from Mark 6:14-29, and…
Read MoreAsh Wednesday Service, February 14, 2024 – Rev. Dr. Faith Conklin
Rev. Dr. Faith Conklin’s Ash Wednesday meditation is from Joel 2:12-16 and Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21. Her sermon title is “A Strange Anointing.”
Read MoreSunday, February 11, 2024, “Because of you Our Church Changes lives: Mountain Top Experiences” –— Rev. Dr. Mark Maddix.
This week sermon is from Mark 9:2-9, the transfiguration of Jesus. In this mountain top experience Jesus is transfigured (metamorphosis) into dazzling white clothes and Moses and Elijah appear. The disciples are frightened but wanted to build tents to enjoy the glory of Jesus. Jesus doesn’t offer a new revelation on the Mountain, rather he points…
Read MoreSunday, February 4, 2024, “Because of You our Church Changes Lives: First Things First” by Rev. Dr. Faith J. Conklin
Mark 1:29-39 isn’t usually thought of as a “stewardship” text. In a deeper sense, it is. As it shows us: Jesus knew how to put “first things first.” He also knew how to keep them there. Jesus maintained a clear sense of purpose. He cared for others without surrendering his mission. The tyranny of the…
Read MoreSunday, January 28, 2024, “Holy Chaos” by Faith Daniel
Faith Daniel, our Director of Young People and Family Ministry, will be preaching about the ways we can partner with God’s work and mission in the world. The title of Faith’s sermon is “Holy Chaos.” She will be preaching from Mark 1:21-18 which depicts Jesus casting out an unclean spirit from a man. She will…
Read MoreSunday, January 21, “Thank Goodness, God is not in Control”
Rev. Dr. Thomas Jay Oord, professor of theology and director of the doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary will speak about a God of love who is not the author of human suffering. He will provide an alternative to this age-old question of human theodicy (God’s justice) by showing that God does not allow suffering…
Read MoreSunday, January 14, “Down by the Riverside” (Baptism Sunday)
Rev. Dr. Mark Maddix’s Sermon, “Down by the Riverside” focuses on our baptism renewal. Baptism is central to our Christian Identity. It is through this identity we experience the grace of God and become God’s beloved daughters and sons. When we are baptized, God declares, “You are my beloved child.” Also, our baptism is a…
Read MoreSunday, January 7 “Searching for God” (Epiphany Sunday)
Rev. Dr. Mark Maddix’s Sermon, “Searching for God” focuses on the journey with the magi (astrologers) who follow the stars of Bethlehem to worship the Christ child. They journey is a long road with difficulties and challenges, to worship the Christ child. We will look at what it means for us to continue to search…
Read MoreSunday, December 31: “The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: A Song Of Joy”
Rev. John Shaver’s message, “The Heart that Grew Three Sizes: A Song of Joy.” On this joyous New Year’s Eve Day Sunday I focus on J.O.Y (Jesus, others, and yourself). On this is my last formal Sunday with you, I hope we will come together once more in this Christmastide season and give thanks for…
Read MoreChristmas Eve Service (7:00 p.m.), December 24, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes
Rev. John Shaver focuses on the process by which the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes.
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