by Madison Shockley | Jul 25, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley July 25, 2021 Today’s reading is one of the best known stories of the Bible. It talks about what happens on Earth. This story is a painful tragedy. People need a safe place. Pilgrim is a safe church. We do not remain silent when...
by Madison Shockley | Jul 18, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley July 18, 2021 Today, we talk about housing. In the reading, David lives in a fine palace but the Ark of God stays in a tent. It felt wrong to David that God was homeless. The prophet, Nathan, has a message from God. God has been...
by Madison Shockley | Jul 11, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley July 11, 2021 Today our theme is dancing. Dance is the highest form of engagement. It involves your whole being, mind, heart, and body. King David heard of the blessings given by the Ark of the Covenant on the house of Obed-Edom. King...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 5, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev Madison Shockley on August 5 2018 The reading today is a powerful parable. The prophet, Nathan, came to King David to confront him on the taking of Bathsheba after murdering her husband. Nathan told David a parable then revealed that he was the man in the...
by Madison Shockley | Nov 5, 2017 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley November 5, 2017 The recent cases of powerful men who are accused of sexual harassment and/or assault are increasing in the news this week. For every famous person who has come forward, there are millions of ordinary victims, both male...