by Rev. Madison Shockley | Sep 4, 2016 | sermons
Spike Lee has inspired the title of this week’s sermon. The reading from Philemon offers a unique perspective on race relations today. Although it is short, Rev. Shockley considers the letter from Paul to Philemon to be the most personal historical document of...
by Guest Preacher | Aug 14, 2016 | sermons
Given By Rev. Jerry Stinson on Aug. 14, 2016 The reading today from John tries to imagine the calling of the first twelve disciples. It begins with Andrew and his brother, Simon-Peter, who are simple fisher-folk from Galilee. Next came Philip who then tries to...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jul 17, 2016 | sermons
Jesus continues the lesson from last week’s reading of the Good Samaritan. In order for his followers to continue being part of the community and stay in the relationship Jesus had established with them as they traveled, they need to stay in my love. In order to...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jul 3, 2016 | sermons
Many people do not realize that the Book of Genesis contains two different creation stories. Each gives a different vision of humanity and our relationship with God. Despite their irreconcilable differences, many people have harmonized them. In the first story, God...
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....
