by Guest Preacher | May 2, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Maxine Hall May 2, 2021 Today we are speaking on the topic of forgiveness. Peter asked Jesus how many times must we forgive our neighbor. Jesus replied 70 times 7 or basically, forever. We also must learn to forgive ourselves. These two concepts are...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jan 1, 2017 | sermons
According to the Oxford dictionary, the word of the year for 2016 is post-truth. We are in a world where the truth no longer matters. The concept was introduced in 2005 by the comedian, Stephen Colbert. He called it, truthiness. He explains it as the belief in what...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Nov 20, 2016 | sermons
The reading today from Psalm 46 speaks so powerfully to our own lives. The voice is personal and intimate. Everyone has encountered trouble at some point in their lives. There is a deep human connection in the Psalms. Today’s reading is not just about natural...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Sep 11, 2016 | sermons
The reading from Psalm 10 expresses the laments of those effected by terrorism. How can God allow such suffering? On the anniversary of 9/11, we try to understand how a mistranslation of the word virgin can lead to terrorists believing they will be rewarded with 72...
