by Madison Shockley | Feb 6, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 6, 2022 Today’s passage is mentioned in the gospels to help explain why those exposed to the Good News failed to understand that God was working through the life and ministry of Jesus. God is ready to receive each of us...
by Madison Shockley | May 16, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 16, 2021 Today’s reading is a fascinating story of how after Jesus’s death and resurrection, God’s plan would be carried out by the followers of the church. Jesus had picked twelve people to be the leaders of the...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 18, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley February 18, 2018 On this first Sunday in Lent, we reflect on our relationship with God. Our passage today is one of the foundations for this reflection on our faith journey. It begins with Jesus coming to see John the Baptist preaching...
by Madison Shockley | Jan 21, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley January 21, 2018 Repentance has been thoroughly explored throughout history. This Greek word simply means to change direction. The story of Jonah and the whale is one of the most familiar in the Bible. It is not about a whale though. It...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 10, 2017 | sermons
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 ....
