by Madison Shockley | Oct 25, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley October 25, 2020 In these troubling times, we must remember that we are Christians. If we find ourselves on the losing side, we must remember how to live as Christians. It is easy to find faith when we are on the winning side. It is...
by Madison Shockley | Oct 18, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley October 18, 2020 Throughout Jesus’s life, he is engaged in debate. During his ministry, the Pharisees were usually his opponents. For example, Jesus questioned them on what was more important to God, what goes in your mouth or what...
by Madison Shockley | Oct 11, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley October 11, 2020 Today is Coming Out Sunday. Our reading from Paul reminds us that love never ends. The community of Corinth was divided just as we are divided today. The various churches tried to show their devotion to God. Their works...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 27, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 27, 2020 During troubling times, we have all asked this question. Our reading speaks to the issue of leadership. Moses was charged with leading the people during a period of deprivation before they could reach the promised...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 20, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 20, 2020 at Pilgrim UCC in Carlsbad CA pilgrimucc.org Our reading today tells the story of the Israelites complaining about being hungry in the wilderness. After all God did for them to be free, they were still unhappy. In...
