by Madison Shockley | Mar 6, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley March 6, 2022 As you read today’s reading, we ask that you think of the people of Ukraine. We also want you to keep in mind that the Psalms are songs and were sung in ancient times. While we have lost the music, we still have the...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 27, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 27, 2022 This is a time to stand up and raise our heads. Redemption is a popular theme in both the Hebrew and Christian faiths. In ancient times, the first of everything was given to God – crops, animals, and first-born...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 20, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 20, 2022 Jesus told us to love our enemies. This is at the core of his teachings yet this is the hardest ask of all. Let us look at Jesus’s goal with this lesson. The Roman Empire was known for its harsh punishment of its...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 13, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 13, 2022 After Luke’s description of a Christian, are you sure you want to be a Christian? He tells us that some will hate you, curse you, exclude you, mistreat you, and abuse you. You will weep. This makes it hard to want...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 6, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 6, 2022 Today’s passage is mentioned in the gospels to help explain why those exposed to the Good News failed to understand that God was working through the life and ministry of Jesus. God is ready to receive each of us...
