Category Archives: Sermons

What Jesus CAN’T Do

Jesus went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that … Continue reading

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Heart Stuff

Good morning, Friends! Today is Valentine’s Day, and just for a change, I thought we could spend a little time looking at hearts during worship. A lot of people sent out cards and greetings this week saying, “Won’t you be … Continue reading

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Teach us to pray

Good morning, Friends! I’m glad to see you all here this morning. Back in January, we started talking about prayer, which is a very important subject, and something we all need to know about. Today we’re going to be looking … Continue reading

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Moving mountains

Good morning, Friends! I want to talk about prayer with you this morning. Prayer is supposed to be at the heart of our life together. We all discover new things, we’re all on different journeys, and we all come from … Continue reading

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Light

Good morning, Friends! Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great holiday season. We had a wonderful visit with our daughter and her boyfriend, and we enjoyed all our presents. It seems a little sad to take down … Continue reading

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Joseph the dreamer (first Sunday after Christmas)

Good morning, Friends! Merry Christmas! I know Christmas was a couple of days ago, but I think it’s still OK to say “Merry Christmas” to each other. Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a season. And I don’t think we … Continue reading

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The woman who said Yes (fourth Sunday of Advent)

In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a young woman who was pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The young woman’s … Continue reading

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The Turnaround Guy (second Sunday of Advent)

I came across a story this week I thought you’d like. Seems there was this little boy who was writing his Christmas letter. All his friends were writing to Santa Claus, but he went to church every week, so he … Continue reading

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What were they waiting for? (first Sunday of Advent)

Good morning, Friends! Today is the first day of the season of Advent. Advent means “arrival”. Advent is the season of the arrival of Christ. It’s a time of expectation, a time of waiting. There are all kinds of traditions … Continue reading

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A VERY old-fashioned Thanksgiving

Good morning, Friends! One of the hazards of being a pastor is that people ask you to say grace all the time. Seems like every time we sit down, somebody looks in my direction and says, “Pastor, wouldn’t you please … Continue reading

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