The Great Debate~ Matthew 22: 15-22

Given by Rev. Madison Shockley October 18, 2020 Throughout Jesus’s life, he is engaged in debate. During his ministry, the Pharisees were usually his opponents. For example, Jesus questioned them on what was more important to God, what goes in your mouth or what...

A House Divided Cannot Stand

Given By Rev. Madison Shockley July 16, 2017 Today’s reading describes the confrontation between Jesus and the scribes and Pharisees which originated the saying, ” A house divided cannot stand.”  Casting out demons was a common part of Jesus’s...

We Must Finish Our Work

Given By Rev. Madison Shockley July 9, 2017 Today’s reading gives us our theme, we must finish our work. The Pharisees warned Jesus to leave Jerusalem or he would be killed by Herod. Jesus replied that he still had work to do and would not leave until he was...