Sermons
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Samuel was a prophet and God instructed him to anoint a new king to succeed Saul. God told Samuel not to look at physical appearance but to follow His leading to the person He had already chosen to be king. God looks at the heart, not outward appearance. Samuel anointed David and “the Spirit of…
Satan challenged Jesus in the wilderness. Jesus responded with the truth of scripture. The Samaritan women was beaten down with negative comments her entire life. Jesus spoke God’s love over her and offered her living water. Satan fills our minds with negative thoughts but Holy Spirit gives us power over negative thoughts. God loves you!…