by Madison Shockley | May 16, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 16, 2021 Today’s reading is a fascinating story of how after Jesus’s death and resurrection, God’s plan would be carried out by the followers of the church. Jesus had picked twelve people to be the leaders of the...
by Madison Shockley | May 9, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 9, 2021 Happy Mother’s Day! The reading tells us there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for others. Love is the core of our faith. God is love. Mothers model love to their children. They teach us how to...
by Madison Shockley | Apr 25, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 25, 2021 We wait for a new righteousness for our world. This past Thursday was the 51st observance of Earth Day. On this day, everyone takes stock of the condition of the environment. It calls us to focus our attention on our...
by Madison Shockley | Apr 18, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 18, 2021 We are God’s children. John’s letter offers the most compelling reason to be a Christian. God is love. Because God has claimed us, we should love one another. John’s message is a reflection of Christian...
by Madison Shockley | Apr 11, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 11, 2021 Luke continues the story of Jesus after the events of the crucifixion. The movement grows until it reaches the capital of the known world, Rome. Resurrection is a temporary state. Jesus does not come back from the dead to...
