by Rev. Madison Shockley | Oct 30, 2016 | sermons
Today’s reading of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well-known stories from the Bible. While it has some problems, it has a powerful message of compassion and generosity for us today. The first problem is the traditional interpretation of...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Oct 16, 2016 | sermons
On this Coming Out Sunday, the reading reminds us of the conflicts Jesus had with the religious authorities. He challenged them about how they lead the community. Jesus sought to not only expand the social and religious boundaries but also break them down so everyone...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Oct 9, 2016 | sermons
The reading from Jeremiah concerns the delivering a message of defeat. Jeremiah had a difficult job. He had to tell the people of Israel that their government, social, and religious institutions had neglected the issue of social justice that only the outsider,...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Oct 2, 2016 | sermons
Today is World Communion Sunday. This is a way to show solidarity with our fellow Christians as we focus on the sacrament of Communion which binds us together. It is one of only two sacraments recognized by the Protestant church. A sacrament is an act which reveals,...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Sep 18, 2016 | sermons
The reading from I Timothy 2:1-7 offers this advice: for those in high positions, offer prayers, thanksgivings, and supplications that we may live in peace and dignity. During the first century, the audience lived under the authority of Roman Empire. They were...
