by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jun 26, 2016 | sermons
Today’s sermon comes from 2 Kings 2. We have been talking about Elijah, one of the greatest prophets. He lived during a time of great idolatry. Great times call forth great people. God called prophets to challenge, confront, and contest those in power, whether...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jun 19, 2016 | sermons
Today’s reading from Exodus 20:1-5a talks the Commandments. In spite of being a Christian nation, we have a fickle relationship with our faith regarding the First Commandment. Our strong devotion to guns seems to conflict with not worshiping anything other than...
by Guest Preacher | Apr 10, 2016 | sermons
As guest preacher, Neal Washburn, asks the question, “What did Jesus mean when he asks the disciples to feed and tend my sheep?” According to the reading, John 21: 1-19, the disciples have gone back to fishing in the weeks after Jesus’ death. Jesus...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Mar 27, 2016 | sermons
The passage from Acts talks of the preachings of the disciples as a result of Jesus’ resurrection. The conviction of the disciples that Jesus was still with them after his resurrection formed the basis for the early church. The disciples formed the early church...