by Madison Shockley | Apr 7, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 10, 2022 We have an unfortunate habit of domesticating and sanitizing Jesus and his message. We being the main stream, middle class state sanctioned religion. People forget what events took place during Holy Week in Jesus’s...
by Madison Shockley | Mar 6, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley March 6, 2022 As you read today’s reading, we ask that you think of the people of Ukraine. We also want you to keep in mind that the Psalms are songs and were sung in ancient times. While we have lost the music, we still have the...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 19, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 19, 2021 In Europe, church is more associated with war. Rev. Shockley traveled to Germany during his vacation and gained some insight into this association. Matthew differs from Luke on the Beatitude, blessed are the...
by Madison Shockley | Jul 2, 2017 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley July 2, 2017 The saying “There is always a ram in the bush” is a piece of folklore. One has to be familiar with the story of Abraham and his son, Isaac, to understand the meaning of this saying. This story follows last...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Sep 18, 2016 | sermons
The reading from I Timothy 2:1-7 offers this advice: for those in high positions, offer prayers, thanksgivings, and supplications that we may live in peace and dignity. During the first century, the audience lived under the authority of Roman Empire. They were...
