by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jun 12, 2016 | sermons
The reading from I Kings 21 speaks of the troubles King Ahab encounters after his madness leads to murder. His greed causes the death of an innocent man. The anniversary of the Charleston Church shooting is coming up and still needed to be reflected on. Racism, both...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jun 5, 2016 | sermons
The reading from I Kings 17 talks of the prophet, Elijah. Those who speak truth to power often end up as losers. Even though it is a divine appointment, it is a hard job. The times they live in are filled with terrible events which is why prophets are called. There...
by Guest Preacher | May 29, 2016 | sermons
On this Safe Sunday, Jaime Romo talks about what it mean to have a relationship with God. We realize that today’s reading from Luke did not actually take place, it is used to serve a purpose for that community. This story of Jesus is replicated in the other...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | May 22, 2016 | sermons
The story of Pentecost from the Acts of the Apostles is not an historical event. It is more of a theological event. A declaration of faith so profound that it changed history. The church was forever changed by this multicultural, multiracial, and international idea....
by Guest Preacher | May 15, 2016 | sermons
Today’s sermon from Selpastian Chaiyahat teaches a lesson of following God despite the fear of the unknown. Only what comes from the heart is what truly matters. It is our choices on how we react to God’s love that bring us happiness. God can not make you...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | May 8, 2016 | sermons
Luke regales us with the tale of Paul in Athens during the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. It is one of the most remarkable passages in the bible. It makes us feel as if we are right there listening to Paul give his greatest sermon. We learn that God is not a...
