Eyes Wide Shut~ Isaiah 6: 8-10

by | 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...

Filled and Fulfilled~ Luke 4: 14-30

by | Jan 23, 2022 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley January 23, 2022 The life of Jesus was bracketed by danger. Luke tells the story of Jesus visiting Nazareth during his ministry. At first, the people welcome him. They liked his powerful message and teachings. After his baptism and...

Does God Go To Church?~ Amos 5: 21-24

by | Jan 16, 2022 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley January 16, 2022 Amos tells us of the anger of God at the hollowness of the ancient Israelite religion and the shallowness of their faith. Religion is like a cult. A cult is any community that is organized to venerate, worship and...

On Fire For Jesus~ Luke 3: 16-21

by | Jan 9, 2022 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley January 9, 2022 at Pilgrim UCC in Carlsbad CA The Bible was not written all at once but evolved over thousands of years. Luke used the Gospel of Mark as a starting point and then used other sources to fill out his gospel. After adding...

Back to the Future~ John 1: 1-10,14

by | Jan 2, 2022 | sermons

Given by Rev. Mary Ferris January 2 2021 As we start a new year, we wonder if anything has changed. The church has its own calendar cycle. Each cycle brings all the events of the past while adding new memories. This cycle is a culmination of the past and sows the...

Did You Find Jesus?~ Luke 2: 41-52

by | Dec 26, 2021 | sermons

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 26, 2021 Our reading today tells the story of the time Jesus was left behind at the temple. His parents spent three days looking for him before finding him still at the temple. We often focus on Jesus’s or the temple...