by Rev. Madison Shockley | Nov 27, 2016 | sermons
This is World AIDS Sunday. The worldwide campaign to end AIDS depends not only on stopping the spread of the virus but also stopping the spread of the stigma attached to those living with the disease. This stigmas is detrimental in many ways. The first way is by...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Oct 16, 2016 | sermons
On this Coming Out Sunday, the reading reminds us of the conflicts Jesus had with the religious authorities. He challenged them about how they lead the community. Jesus sought to not only expand the social and religious boundaries but also break them down so everyone...
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 Guest Preacher | May 15, 2016 | sermons
Today’s sermon from Selpastian Chaiyahat teaches a lesson of following God despite the fear of the unknown. Only what comes from the heart is what truly matters. It is our choices on how we react to God’s love that bring us happiness. God can not make you...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | May 8, 2016 | sermons
Luke regales us with the tale of Paul in Athens during the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. It is one of the most remarkable passages in the bible. It makes us feel as if we are right there listening to Paul give his greatest sermon. We learn that God is not a...
