by Madison Shockley | Dec 16, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley and Rev. Vernon Ummel December 16, 2018 Reverend Shockley returns to the pulpit today. In the text, John tells the crowd about trees. They must bear fruit or be cut down and thrown in the fire. Christmas trees are beautifully decorated,...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Dec 25, 2016 | sermons
Jesus’ birth is told from two different perspectives. The Gospel of Luke is told from the perspective of Mary while Matthew speaks from the perspective of Joseph. Today, we are looking at Matthew’s version. It begins with Joseph receiving some bad news,...
by Guest Preacher | Dec 24, 2016 | sermons
Presented by the Children of Pilgrim Church A young shepherd boy names Jesse was left behind to tend the sheep while his father and brothers went to see the baby Jesus. The angels around Bethlehem noticed him as he played his flute. They encouraged him to take his...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Dec 18, 2016 | sermons
After his trip to Palestine and the West Bank, Rev. Shockley offers some reflections. The sermon title comes from a theme of a cultural center in Bethlehem. This trip is his third. The first trip was back in 1996 and sponsored by the American Jewish Committee. This...
by Guest Preacher | Dec 11, 2016 | sermons
Given By Rev. Jerry Stinson During this post-election period, people are dealing with many emotions. Some can be immobilized by fear. Others are mobilized to offer hope and inspiration for a better tomorrow. Rev. Stinson speaks of our living in fear since Sept. 11th,...
