by Madison Shockley | Jan 5, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley January 5 2020 Happy New Year! When we think about the city of Bethlehem where Jesus was born, we imagine a stable, livestock, and some hay. Today, Bethlehem is just like a any other city. It is a bustling Palestinian city. Our...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 29, 2019 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 29 2019 According to scripture, Jesus is in danger soon after he is born. The holy family must escape to Egypt from King Herod. We have a lot of historical information about Herod. He reigned for 40 years. Herod wanted to change...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 24, 2019 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 24 2019 On this holy night, we reflect on a child’s birth. We seek the world envisioned by Isaiah. A world governed by justice and righteousness. This world must be accomplished in the real world by real people. Into a...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 22, 2019 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 22 Having a child is complicated. Joseph should have been happy. He was male, reasonably successful, and respected in society. Yet, having a child is a big responsibility. A woman’s health is in danger during a pregnancy....
by Madison Shockley | Dec 15, 2019 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 15, 2019 The question today is why is Mary so happy? Her joy is so great that her very soul magnifies the Lord. Few have felt such deep joy. Looking at her life, she should have been miserable. She was a young teenager, set to...
