by Madison Shockley | Dec 24, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 24, 2021 We gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. There is no greater hope than that embodied in a newborn baby. There is something sacred as we look into their eyes. They embody all our family’s hopes and...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 19, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 19, 2021 Today we hear one of the birth narratives. Luke’s version differs from Matthew’s. These are not historical accounts. The purpose for Luke’s narrative is so the readers understand the meaning of Jesus...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 5, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 5, 2021 Today’s passage by Luke quotes Isaiah in order to discomfort the Israelites living in the promised land. They needed to be shaken out of their comfort zone. The world was not ready to receive God’s presence....
by Guest Preacher | Oct 17, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. David Q Hall October 10, 2021 Luke viewed himself as a historian, recounting the events surrounding Jesus. Today’s reading is taken from the Gospel of Luke. It tells the story of the Good Samaritan. We were treated to a live reenactment of this...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 26, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 26, 2021 War is devastating for those involved. The U.S. is fortunate to have had only one major war on its soil, the Civil War. On January 6th, a different kind of war impacted us, the Culture War. Dr. Donald Schneider...