by Guest Preacher | Jan 24, 2021 | sermons
Given by Neal Washburn January 24, 2021 Our topic today is the call of God to each of us. The prophet Jonah is called to serve but he refuses with uncommon determination. One would think he is a lousy prophet. This is actually a common response. There are many stories...
by Madison Shockley | Jun 9, 2019 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley June 9, 2019 Welcome to Pentecost Sunday. The reading today tells the story of the apostles arguing about which of them is the greatest. Jesus tells them that whoever wants to be first shall be last and servant to all. Pentecost is the...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 16, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley and Rev. Vernon Ummel December 16, 2018 Reverend Shockley returns to the pulpit today. In the text, John tells the crowd about trees. They must bear fruit or be cut down and thrown in the fire. Christmas trees are beautifully decorated,...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jan 15, 2017 | sermons
On the eve of our presidential inauguration, we consider the question of what would Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. say to the nation. Rev. Shockley uses King’s own words from his 1968 sermon titled The Drum Major Incident. King used passages from Mark in his...