List of past sermons.
Sunday, January 7, 2024Epiphany of the LordHoly Communion Scripture Readings 1/7/24 – Isaiah 60:1–6, Ephesians 3:1–12, Matthew 2:1–12 “The Gift of A New Year”2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the newborn…
“First Sunday After Christmas” “A Surprise Message”“9 But this is precisely what is written: God has prepared things for those who love him that no eye has seen, or ear has heard, or that haven’t crossed the mind of any human being(1 Corinthians 2:9, CEB) Scripture Readings 12/31/23 – Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Romans 16:25–27, Luke 1:26–38
Sunday, December 24, 2023Fourth Sunday of Advent:“Receiving God’s Hope”Christmas Day: “Candle of Love” Scripture Readings 12/24/23 – 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16, Romans 16:25–27, Luke 1:26–38 Inspirational Message ……………………………………. Rev. Eugene W. Matthews“The Lord Is With You”“When the angel came to her, he said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!” (Luke 1:28 (CEB))
Inspirational Message ……. Dr. Rev. Louis Shockley, Jr.“Oaks of Righteousness”(Isaiah 61:1-4, 8–11, CEB) Scripture Readings 12/17/23 – Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24, John 1:6–8, 19–28
“The Hopes and Expectations of Advent”(Isaiah 40:1-11, CEB) Scripture Readings 12/10/23 – Isaiah 40:1–11, 2 Peter 3:8–15a, Mark 1:1–8
“Scheduled But Unknown Arrival Time”(Mark 31–37, CEB) Scripture Readings – 12/3/23 – Isaiah 64:1–9, 1 Corinthians:1:3–9, Matthew 13:24–37
“The Power Within”“God’s power was at work in Christ when God raised him from the dead and sat him at God’s right side in heaven”(Ephesians 1:20, CEB) Scripture Readings 11/26/23 – Ezekiel 34:11–16, 20–24, Ephesians 1:15–23, Matthew 25:31–46
“Needed Christian Sister Women”28 The woman put down her water jar and went into the city. She said to the people, 29 “Come and see a man who has told me everything I’ve done! Could this man be the Christ?”(John 4:28–29) Scripture Readings – Judges 4:1–7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11, John 4:7–18, 28-29
Scripture Readings 11/2/23 – Joshua 24:1–3a,14–25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, Matthew 25:1–13 Guest Speaker – Dr. Rev. Louis Shockley
“Saints by Grace of God”“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”(Matthew 5:4) Scripture Readings 11/5/23 – Joshua 3:7–17, 1 Thessalonians 2:9–13, Matthew 5:1–12