Rev. Gary Kennedy reminds us that we, along with people around the world are celebrating the birth of the Christ child. We come together in a unified spirit of worship. For some, being seated in church at this moment is possibly their first moment of peace in an otherwise busy holiday season. Sometimes we forget…
As we gradually come to the end of Christmas in July, based upon Ephesians 2:8-18, Rev. Ruth Blum reminds us of the greatest gift we have ever been given; God’s greatest gift which is His love and grace (unmerited favor). This is a free gift that is not earned by works. We are reminded that…
Because of his background of persecution of the church, Paul was challenged when he was led by the Holy Spirit to chastise the church for allowing many outside influences to tarnish their ministry. They demanded to know what his credentials were to give him the right to call them out. His reply was based upon…
In this worshipful presentation, Rev. Gary Kennedy shares the importance of the Church worldwide and attending church. Jesus attended church on a regular basis even when he had difficulty with the leadership. Jesus often read scripture during a worship service. When we read Luke 4:18-19a we see Jesus quoting Isaiah 61:1-2. Here we are reminded…
The history of the church as well as examples of great missionaries like, Methodist, E. Stanley Jones, shows us that God calls each of us to “Christian Maturity”. The result of that growth is personal spiritual strength, social change and an influence on nations and the world.
Rev. Gary Kennedy presents an illuminating message on the history of Pentecost and a challenge to the church today.
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…
Kindness is contagious. In an informative and moving message about the ripple effect of kindness, love and compassion, Diane Nelson shares examples of ongoing ministries that continue to “ripple” into growing ministries.
On World Communion Sunday, in her teaching about the liturgy of Holy Communion and Christianity around the world, Rev. Lois Hedden emphasizes the Spirit of God is everywhere always. The Spirit of God empowers us and does not make us timid. God’s power fills us with the power of love and self-discipline. It is through…
Our world has become more focused on SELF and less focused on the greater good where Christ directed our focus. Luke 14:11 reminds us that the quality and virtue of humility is to be treasured and not belittled. “All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be…