When Women Take Power~ The Gospel of Mark 5: 21-43

by | Jun 27, 2021 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 27, 2021 The passage today is about touch and ultimately, power. The woman was not allowed to touch or be touched as she was unclean. Having been through this pandemic, we too have been denied the ability to touch or be touched. The...

A Covenant of Love~ 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5 ;18:10-16

by | Jun 20, 2021 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 20, 2021 Today we celebrate Father’s Day and the return to in-person services. June is also Pride Month. Our reading talks about David and Jonathan feeling like their souls were bound to each other. Their love was greater than...

What You See Is Not What You Get~ Mark 4: 30-33

by | Jun 13, 2021 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 13, 2021 Our reading talked about Jesus teaching the crowd with a sermon of parables. Jesus always had a revolutionary message in his parables. He taught against the status quo. One of these parables was about the mustard seed, a...

The Real Holy Family~ Mark 3: 19b-22, 31-35

by | Jun 6, 2021 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 6, 2021 Our reading today talks about who would be considered part of our family. The answer is anyone who does the will of God. Jesus redefined relationships. He broke down hierarchy, blood, and nationality. Faith is thicker than...

What A Year~ Isaiah 6: 1-8

by | May 30, 2021 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 30, 2021 This past year has been extraordinary. The passages from our reading are among the most well-known. This talks about the call of the prophet Isaiah. A prophet speaks truth to kings and leaders and to the people. After the...