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December 15, 2019 — “Dancing in the Dark”
Guest Speaker: Bruce Springsteen (just kidding)
(Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-19)
December 8, 2019 — “Scripture’s Stump Speech“
(Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 16:4-13)
December 1, 2019 — “God’s Got a Secret”
(Matthew 24:36-44; Romans 13:11-14)
November 24, 2019 — “Rough and Ready!“
(Luke 21:5-19, I Thessalonians 5:16-18)
November 17, 2019 — “Faithful or Fretful Feet?“
(Habakkuk 3:16-19, Matthew 6:25-34)
November 10, 2019 — “God Has View“
(Psalm 73, Habakkuk 1:1-13, 2:1-4)
November 3, 2019 — “Zaccheaus: Standing Tall and Honest“
October 27, 2019 — “Taking the Gospel to Mars“
October 20, 2019 — “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” (Christian Education Sunday; Director of Young Adult Ministries Matthew Majeika speaking)
October 13, 2019 — “Be That One out of Ten!”
(Jeremiah 29:1-7; Luke 17:11-19)
October 6, 2019 — “UN-Twisted”
(Luke 17:1-10, II Timothy 1:1-14)
September 29, 2019 — “Affirmative Actions“
(Jeremiah 32:1-15; I Timothy 6:6-19)
September 22, 2019 — “A Balmy Parable“
(Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Luke 16:1-13)
September 15, 2019 — “Not-So-Desired Skill Sets“
(Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; I Timothy 1:12-17)
September 8, 2019 — “From Useless to Ulysses“
(Philemon 1-21, Jeremiah 18:1-11)
September 1, 2019 — “What’s Entertainment?”
August 25, 2019 — “How To Love Hurting People“
August 18, 2009 — “When to Leap Before You Look“
August 11, 2019 — “Intentsional” Living, Part II
August 4, 2019 — “Intentsional” Living, Part I
(Luke 12:13-21; Hebrews 11:8-10)
July 28, 2019 — “Rocking our Children”
July 21, 2019 — “Abiding Time“
July 14, 2019 — “Charge From the Congregation“
Service of Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament for Stephen Louis Clark
July 14, 2019 — “Let’s Ask the Right Question“
July 7, 2019 — “Graced for Good“
June 30, 2019 — “Let Me Out!”
June 23, 2019 — “The First Missionary“
June 16, 2019 — “Brood to Perfection“
(Genesis 1:1-2; Romans 8:12-17)
June 9, 2019 — “Apostolic Anger Management, Part II“
June 2, 2019 — “Apostolic Anger Management, Part 1“
May 26, 2019 — Youth Sunday testimonials by graduating seniors Luke Donovan and Faith Ruhren; meditation by Ministry Intern Stephen Clark, “Cling to Jesus”
Luke Testimonial
Faith Testimonial
May 19, 2019 — “Standing in God’s Way”
May 12, 2019 (Ministry Intern Stephen Clark) — “Complicated Celebrations”
(Ezra 3:8-13, Haggai 2:2-9, Revelation 21:9-11, 22-27)
May 5, 2019 (The Rev. Dr. James Glenn, guest minister) — “‘Tis a Gift to be Simple”
(Deuteronomy 6:1-5; Matthew 22:33-40)
April 28, 2019 — “A Divine Breath of Fresh Air“
(John 20:19-31, Acts 2:14, 22-39)
April 21, 2019 (Easter) — “… And From Ashes to Alleluias!”
April 19 (Maundy Thursday) — “On the Night He Was Betrayed“”
April 14, 2019 (Palm/Passion Sunday) “From Alleluias to Ashes …“
(Selected readings Palm Sunday)
April 7, 2019 (9:00 a.m. service) — “Being Bethany“ (John 12:1-11)
(10:30 a.m. service, “Kirking of the Tartans”) — “Sae the Lord be Thankit“ (John 6:1-14)
March 31, 2019 — Ministry Intern Stephen Clark, “Changing the World With a Handful of Dust”
March 24, 2019 — “Turning on a Dime“
March 17, 2019 –– No “Fox Pause”
(Nehemiah 4:1-3; Luke 13:31-35; Philippians 3:12-4:1)
March 10 . 2019 — “Marginalizing Our Faith”
March 6, 2019 (Ash Wednesday) “Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust“
(Ash Wednesday bulletin with liturgy and readings)
March 3, 2019 — “Going on Faith Book “
(Exodus 34:29-35; Luke 9:28-36, II Peter 1:3-6)
February 24, 2019 — “Life’s Gates Part II“
(Selections from Nehemiah 3, Responsive Reading )
February 17, 2019 — “Life’s Gates“
(Selections from Nehemiah 3; John 10:1-10)
February 10, 2019 — “Be Preprayered!“
(Nehemiah 2:1-10; I Peter 5:6-11)
February 3. 2019 — “The Original Tale of Two Cities“
January 27, 2019 — “The Watergate Revival“
75th Annual Meeting of the Corporation and Congregation
January 20, 2019 — “Mother Mary Says to US …“
January 13, 2019 — “The Ultimate Confirmation”
(Isaiah 43:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17)
January 6 — “Returning a Different Way”
December 30, 2018 (Ministry Intern Stephen Clark) — “Advent II: The Return of the King”
(Mark 13:28-37; II Peter 3:8-10)
December 24, 2018 — “What’s His Name?“
December 23, 2018 — “… And a Time for Peace“
(Micah 5:2-5; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55)
December 16, 2018 — “Joyful and Triumphant!“
(Zephaniah 3:14-20, Revelation 5)
December 9, 2018 — “Can YOU Dig It?”
(Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 1:68-79)
December 2, 2018 — “Jesus is Coming … Look Busy!“
(Jeremiah 33:14-16; I Thessalonians 3:6-13)
November 25, 2018 — “THE Word Icon“
(Hebrews 1:1-3; Colossians 1:9-20)
November 18, 2018 — “ANOTHER November Call for a Recount!“
November 11, 2018 — “GIVE Shemafully!“
(I Chronicles 29:10-14; Mark 12:38-44)
November 4, 2018 — “LIVE Shemafully!”
October 28, 2018 — “What Do You Want Jesus To Do For YOU?“
October 21, 2018 — “Keeping Children in OUR Place“
(Mark 10:13-16, Ephesians 6:1-4)
October 14, 2018 — “From One Rich Young Ruler to Another“
October 7, 2018 — “The Church’s Rehearsal Dinner“
(Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 10:2-16)
September 30, 2018 — “Sorry, Help and Thanks!“
September 23, 2018 — “How Great WHO Art?“
September 16, 2018 — “Losers Keepers, Not Weepers“
September 9, 2018 — “Fortune Focus“
(Proverbs 22:1-10, 22-25; James 2:1-19)
September 2, 2018 — “Word Up!“
(Psalm 15; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23; James 1:17-27
August 26, 2018 — “Born to be Mild“
August 19, 2018 — “I Hear You Knocking“
August 12, 2018 — “When ‘Amen’ IS Translated“
(Isaiah 65:16, Revelation 3:14, Ephesians 4:1-16)
August 5, 2018 — “We Aren’t Supposed to Do ‘Good Deeds'”
(Ministry Intern Stephen Clark, Pulpit Supply)
(Exodus 26:1-6, 36:2-7; II Thessalonians 1:3-12)
July 29, 2018 — “I’m In With The In Crowd”
(Selections from John 6, and Ephesians 6:10-20)
July 22, 2018 — “Miraculous Beginnings“
July 15, 2018 (Vacation Bible School Sunday) — “Head Seeks Arms“
(Isaiah 48:17-18; Ephesians 1:1-14)
July 8, 2018 — “Laughing Matters“
July 1, 2018 — “When Out of Our Depth“
June 24, 2018 — “Not What, Nit Wit!“
(Luke 7:36 – 8:3; Galatians 6:7-10)
June 17, 2018 — “Pass The Mustard”
(Mark 4:26-34; II Corinthians 5:6-17)
June 10, 2018 — “The Wit to Win” (The Rev. Dr. James Glenn, guest speaker)
June 3, 2018 — “The Original D-Day Overlord“
(Ezekiel 20:10-20; Mark 2:23-3:6)
May 27, 2018 (Youth Sunday) — “Heir Conditioners” (audio also contains testimonials of Julia D’Antico and Brandon Phillips, our graduating seniors)
May 20, 2018 — “The Original Magnificent Seven“
May 13, 2018 — “Tied to Our Mother’s Apron Strings“
May 6, 2018 — “Squash, Turnips and Lettuce“
April 29, 2018 — “When Water Is Thicker Than Blood“
April 22, 2018 — “Thou Art With Me”
April 15, 2018 — “Life and Donations“
April 8, 2018 — “Doubting Doubt“
(John 20:19-31; I John 1:1 – 2:2)
April 1, 2018 (Easter Sunday) — “Where IS He?”
March 30 (Good Friday) — “At Cross Purposes“
March 29, 2018 (Maundy Thursday) — “Sifting Simon“
March 25, 2018 (Palm Sunday) — “Great Expectations“
(Selected readings Palm Sunday; Matthew 20:17-28)
March 18, 2018 — “Our ‘Seedy’ Faith ?“
(Jeremiah 31:31-34; John 12:20-33)
March 11, 2018 — “Good to Go!“
(Psalm 122, John 3:16-21, Ephesians 2:1-10)
March 4, 2018 — “The Original GPS“
(Exodus 20:1-17; I Corinthians 1:18-25)
February 25, 2018 — “Worshipers Wanted” (Ministry Intern Stephen Clark)
February 18, 2018 — “God’s Ultimate Hang-up“
February 11, 2018 — “Welcome! Now Go Home“
(Mark 9:2-10; II Peter 1:16-18)
February 4, 2018 — “A Winning Interception“
(Isaiah 40:21-31, Proverbs 24:30-34, I Corinthians 9:24-27)
January 28, 2018 — “Yet ANOTHER Fish Story!“
January 21, 2018 — “The Original Fish Fisher“
(Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20)
January 14, 2018 — “Come and See!“
(John 1:35-51; I Corinthians 6:12-20)
January 7, 2018 — “Star Search“
(Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-19; Matthew 2:1-12)
December 31, 2017 — “There IS Life After Christmas!”
December 24, 2017 (evening) — “The Hopes and Fears of All the Years: A Four Part Meditation in Word and Song“
December 24, 2017 (morning) — “The Understated Miracle of Christmas“
(Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14)
Sorry. No audio available for these services
December 17, 2017 — “Spokeswoman for 3M?”
December 10, 2017 — “Right At Home“
(Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85; Mark 1:1-8; II Peter 3:8-15)
December 3, 2017 –– “From December to December“
November 26, 2017 — “In His Majesty’s Not-So-Secret Service“
(Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Matthew 25:31-46)
November 19, 2017 — “Jesus Saves; We’re Called to Invest“
November 12, 2017 — “Live for Today … AND Tomorrow“
(Joshua 24:12-24; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13)
November 5, 2017 — “Be Ready to Get Your Feet Wet“
October 29, 2017–“Make it Count!”
(Ecclesiastes 12:9-14; Matthew 10:26-28, 12:36-37)
October 22, 2017 — “Forever Young“
(Exodus 33:12-23; Philippians 1:18-26)
(Sorry, no audio … somebody left an important plug unplugged this Sunday!)
October 15, 2017 — “Gold Plated Religious Nonsense“
October 8, 2017 — “Why Blame Balaam?”
Guest Preacher: Ministry Intern Stephen Clark
(Numbers 22:7-36; II Peter 2:13-16)
October 1, 2017 — “So, What’s the Manna?”
September 24, 2017 — “Getting To Work “
(Matthew 20:1-16; Philippians 1:21-30)
September 17, 2017 — “Paul’s Anatomy Lesson”
Guest Preacher: Ministry Intern Stephen Clark
(Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 4:11-16)
September 10, 2017 — “Assuming Our Debt“
September 3, 2017 — “But I Repeat Myself“
(Exodus 3:1-15; Matthew 7:13-29)
August 27, 2017 — “Having a Midwife Crisis“
August 20, 2017 — “Going to the Dogs?”
August 13, 2017 — “Reflections on the Way”
(Guest speakers: Mr. James Ruegg and Deacon Moderator Eric McNeely)
August 6, 2017 (VBS Sunday) — “Why We Do This“
July 30, 2017 — “Sow What?“
(Luke 8:1-15; Galatians 6:7-10)
July 23, 2017 —“We Weedy Wheaties“
(Genesis 28:10-22; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)
July 16, 2017 — “Sowing Sanctified Oats”
July 9, 2017 — “Watering Camels“
(Genesis 24:34-46; Romans 7:15-25; Matthew 11:25-30)
July 2, 2017 — “Let’s Quit Before Payday“
June 25, 2017 — “Why Is The Waiter Called a Waiter When It Is The Customer Who Waits?“
(Isaiah 40:27-31; I Corinthians 9:24-27)
June 18, 2017 — “What’s In YOUR Heart?”
June 11, 2017 — “Trinitarian Twitter”
(Psalm 8, II Corinthians 13:11-14, Matthew 28:16-20)
June 4, 2017 — “Pentecost: The Original Earth, Wind and Fire in Concert “
(John 14:15-27; Pentecost Sunday Responsive Reading)
May 28, 2017 — Youth Sunday meditation: “Making Memories“
(May 21, 2017 — Guest speaker the Rev. Dr. James Glenn … no transcript)
May 14, 2017 – “Stone Love”
(John 14:1-11, Acts 7:55-60, I Peter 2:1-10)
May 7, 2017 – “Jesus’ Mixed Metaphor?”
(Ezekiel 34:11-12; John 10:1-15, Psalm 23)
April 30, 2017 – “Abiding With Jesus“
April 23, 2017 – “Risen Risus“
(John 20:19-31, Acts 2:22-32, I Peter 1:3-9)
April 16, 2017 (Easter) – “It Ain’t Over“
(Isaiah 25:6-9, Matthew 28:1-10; Colossians 3:1-4)
April 13, 2017 (Maundy Thursday) – “Take This Cup“
April 9, 2017 – “Closing Costs“
(Selected readings Palm Sunday )
April 2, 2017 – “The Grateful Dead“
(Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-45, Romans 8:6-11)
March 26, 2017 – “Revealing Circumstances“
March 19, 2017 – “Thirst Things”
March 12, 2017 – “No Laughing Matter?“
March 5, 2017 – “What’s So Original About Sin?“
(Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Matthew 4:1-11; Romans 5:12-19)
March 1, 2017 (Ash Wednesday) – “We ALL Fall Down”
February 26, 2017 – “Being Where?“
(Exodus 24:12-18, Matthew 17:1-9, II Peter 1:16-21)
February 19, 2017 – “How to ‘Divine’ Perfection”
(Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, 20:8; Matthew 5:38-48)
February 12, 2017 – “Choosing Our Pain“
February 5, 2017 – “We Are Charged With A Salt!“
January 29, 2017 – “Developing Wise Guise“
(Micah 6:1-8, I Corinthians 1:18-31)
January 22, 2017 – “The Matthew Sandwich“
(Matthew 4:12-5:1, 7:24-29; 9:35)
January 15, 2017 – “God Is Calling You OUT!”
(Isaiah 42:1-9; I Corinthians 1:1-9)
January 8, 2017 – “Get the Picture?”
January 1, 2017 – “A Tale of Two Prophets” (no manuscript available)
Guest speaker, Ministry Intern Stephen Clark
(Jeremiah 38:1-6; Jonah 3:1-5, 3:10-4:1)
