A Pentecost Church
Rev. Gary Kennedy presents an illuminating message on the history of Pentecost and a challenge to the church today.
Sermons
Humble Strength
In an encouraging and uplifting message, Rev. Ruth Blum uses many scripture references to point out ways to overcome anxiety. The World Health Organization states that right now in the year 2023 3.6% (approximately 264 million) of the world population suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder. In 1 Peter 5:6-11 we find a message…
Mother’s Day
In John 14:21 Jesus says, ” . . . if you love me, keep my commandments.” But he did not leave us to do it alone. He left the Holy Spirit to help us. We are reminded that there are moments when we get a “gut feeling” we should call or visit someone and when…
A House of Many Rooms
In his “farewell discourse” Jesus speaks to the Disciples as “Little Children” because they are young in their faith. Jesus is still trying to prepare the Disciples for his departure. He is repeating he will be leaving them soon and they cannot go with him. He gives them a “new” commandment that they are to…
Family
Family is important. We, the Church are a family. Reflecting on the graduation of his daughter from college, Rev. Gary Kennedy thought first about the many challenges in today’s world that these graduates face. Now, what is next for them? He then was reminded of watching these same students as they prayed before events, as…
Repent and Be Baptized
Do you find it difficult to hold on to the excitement and joy of Easter. As a church in a retirement community, Easter is often a transition time for seasonal residents to leave or prepare to leave. We have been looking at the various reactions to the crucifixion and resurrection. When Jesus was arrested, Peter…
Precious
Rev. Ruth Blum opens with a demonstration of the miracle of breathing which we do without thought. She encouraged breathing in Blessings from God. Deep breathing exercises provide a feeling of cleansing and peace. Look at 1 Peter 1:6-7 [ In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to…
Easter Sunday
It’s Sunday morning. The men who followed Jesus were in hiding. They had been following Jesus for three years. They were involved in exciting and dramatic events as Jesus taught them and trained them. After watching his crucifixion, there were confused and afraid. The women, however, were on their way to the tomb to honor…
Palm Sunday
From right after His birth, throughout Jesus’ life people plotted to kill Him. No person was successful. The Jews were gathering in Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover when God protected the Jews who put blood from the Passover lamb on their doorpost. Every other household that did not have the blood on the doorpost experienced…
Lazarus
In order to understand resurrection and eternal life, we must first understand and acknowledge death and eternal separation from God. Death always comes before resurrection. Jesus, as the Good Shepherd laid down His life in order to have victory over death. The death of Lazarus followed by his resurrection by Jesus, prepares us for the…