by Madison Shockley | Oct 25, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley October 25, 2020 In these troubling times, we must remember that we are Christians. If we find ourselves on the losing side, we must remember how to live as Christians. It is easy to find faith when we are on the winning side. It is...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 6, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 6, 2020 We are living in extraordinary times. Our reading talks about the people of Israel living through dark times. The prophet, Ezekiel, lived in Israel during this time of great catastrophe. They were held in captivity in...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 9, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley August 9, 2020 Today we are talking about love. The apostle Paul says God is love. Those who live in love, live in God and God lives in them. By substituting the word love for God, the text takes on a deeper meaning. Currently, the...
by Madison Shockley | May 24, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 24, 2020 As the reading today tells us, truth is in us. Truth is defined as being according to fact or reality. There is a second definition. It is a judgement or idea that is true or accepted as true. These two definitions can be in...
by Madison Shockley | May 17, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 17, 202 During these times, the world needs compassionate Christianity. Few turn to 1 Peter due to its conservative patriarchal perspective. The writers had turned away from the wide acceptance preached by Jesus and the first...