God is Calling ~ Isaiah 6: 1-8

Given By Rev Madison Shockley on May 27 2018 Today’s reading is one of the call narratives. Isaiah has am amazing vision of God. When God asks who will go out and do God’s work, Isaiah tells God to send him.  While experiencing this vision, Isaiah feels...

Has God Forgotten Us~Isaiah 40: 27-31

Given By Rev. Madison Shockley February 4, 2018 February is Black History Month. This is our inspiration for today’s sermon. Few have a stronger case to ask if God has forgotten them than those of African descent. In America, slavery began in  1619. It continued...

Joy Is In The Forecast~Isaiah 61: 1- 4

Given By Rev. Madison Shockley December 17, 2017 Rejoice! Our long period of suffering is over! Our punishment is over! This is the good news from our reading today. The spirit of the Lord was upon the prophet Isaiah. He brought a message of hope to the people of...

A Message for Hard Times-Isaiah 40: 1-6

Given By Rev. Madison Shockley December 10, 2017 at Pilgrim UCC in Carlsbad CA pilgrimucc.org Hard times have come to everyone at some point in their lives. Everyone can relate. In today’s reading, Isaiah offers the Israelites  comfort during their suffering ....