12-20-15 Mary’s Song, The Christian Magna Carta
Paige Deary first reads from Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:39-56 and then Roger speaks about Mary’s Song, The Magnificat.
Sermons from 2015
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12-13-15 Merry Christmas, You Brood of Vipers
How does John’s fire-and-brimstone sermon mean good news this season? Pastor Roger explores the topic through an unlikely lens: gun violence. The audio begins with Cindy Shumaker reading Luke 3:7-19 (Message translation)
12-6-15 Peace Begins inside Our Own Heart
Pastor Roger addresses peace just we are feeling the threat of terrorism. This week is based on Luke 1:67-80.
11-29-15 Promise or Warning
Advent 1, the “Sunday of Hope”, is traditionally devoted to apocalyptic messages …. what’s up with that? Roger explores why we begin our Advent preparation with Jesus’ apocalyptic message in Luke 21, and he addresses how Fundamentalist of all faiths … Continue reading →
11-22-15 Gratitude
This was our annual Thanksgiving service – a special time when members of the congregation stand at the microphone to publicly share what they are grateful for. We do not post these personal comments on the web. Michael Barrett had prepared … Continue reading →
11-15-15 Stop. Look. Go. Psalm 146
David Ladgwig reads Psalm 146 followed by Roger’s comments.
Special Service with Andrew Skinner and Antwain Morgan
After Melissa Leser reads the morning’s scripture, Andrew Skinner from Triumph Foundation speaks. Roger makes some comments, followed by Antwain Morgan’s testimony. You can see a video of Antwain’s talk on our Facebook page. A video about the Morgan family is … Continue reading →
11-1-2015 Loving God Some of the Time, Loving Most of Our Neighbors
Michael reads Mark 12:28-34 followed by Roger’s message about loving God with all our heart, mind, soul and being and our neighbors as ourselves. Surprise! It is the fundamentalist who finally gets Jesus’ message right.
10-25-15 I Want to See
Michael shares biblical insights and challenging personal questions from Mark 10:46-52
10-18-15 Here We Go Again
Michael reads Mark 10:32-45, followed by Roger’s message. What may be causing the large exodus of young adults from the church? The answer may not surprise you. Among young adults age 16 to 29, why do over 8 out of 10 … Continue reading →