by Madison Shockley | Mar 14, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley March 14, 2021 Our focus today is the idea “God so loved the world”. This is the sentiment of the early church according to John and his community. It is a message of love. We need to hear this message now more than ever. We...
by Madison Shockley | Mar 7, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley March 7, 2021 Our message today comes from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. The message about the cross is about the power of God. Martyrs throughout history have inspired others to finish the task they sacrificed their life for....
by Madison Shockley | Feb 28, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 28, 2021 The further we go in the Lenten season, the higher the stakes become. Jesus is concerned with more profound dimensions of self-denial. He wants to know what you are willing to give up for your life and follow him. It is...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 21, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 21, 2021 In our reading, Jesus was in the wilderness for 40 days. There he had visions and heard voices. As we enter the season of Lent, we realize that, due to COVID, 2020 was the longest Lent on record. It feels like we have...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 14, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 14, 2021 God’s words tell us to let light shines out of the darkness. Carter G. Woodson created the first Negro History week in 1926. It grew into Black History month by 1976. Woodson wanted to reclaim black history which...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 7, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 7, 2021 Being a Christian is risky business. It can be difficult to act on what we know. In today’s reading, Jesus knew better than to think the woman was the only sinner there. By siding with her, he placed himself in...