Faith and Trust

Sunday July 12th the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost the sermon title is Theological Reflection on Johnny Appleseed. The scripture is Matthew 14:25-30.

In Matthew 14, Peter walks on water because of his faith and trust in Jesus.

When he became overwhelmed with fear he began to sink.

Jesus rescued him and said, “you have so little faith, why did you doubt Me?”

This serves as a lesson on trusting God in the face of life’s overwhelming challenges.

Looking forward to seeing all at worship this Sunday.

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Love, Respect and Freedom

Sunday July 5th the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost the sermon title is A Different Kind of Angel. The scripture is Matthew 7:7-12.

Jesus calls for proactive love. He teaches us to treat others the way you want to be treated.

In Matthew 7:12 Jesus condenses the entire Old Testament into this single principle, he is calling us to treat all people with love, respect, and dignity.

This weekend as celebrate the 250th anniversary of our beautiful country we thank God for our gift of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

God Bless America!

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Running

Sunday June 28th the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost the sermon title is Running to… or from? The scripture is Mark 1:9-15.

Mark gives the distinct impression that the Kingdom is upon us.

In fact, he continually used a Greek word that is not easily translated into English–but which gives the idea of “immediately.”

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Father’s Day

Heavenly Father, without You I could not have built my family.

Sunday June 21st the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost the sermon title is Reflections on a Childhood Allowance. The scripture is Psalm 127.

This Sunday is also Father’s Day, a time to celebrate your birth Father and your heavenly Father.

A time for memories of your Father whether you had him for a long time or for a short time.

A time to reflect on all the things you did together or the things you wish you had done together.

Looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday.

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Patience

King David

This Sunday June 14th the Third Sunday after Pentecost the sermon title is Silence is Not Always Absence. The scripture is Psalm 13.

When God seems distant, trust in God’s unfailing love.

Call out to Him and put your trust in Him. He will never turn you away.

As always looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday.

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Make it Better

Paul faces his accusers and Governor Felix

This Sunday June 7th the Second Sunday after Pentecost the sermon title is Best… or Less? The scripture is Acts 24:10-16.

The theme will address that for decades I have believed and lived by the maxim, “Good enough never is.”

That is to say less than our best is not sufficient, or adequate.

Looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday.

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Our Triune God

This Sunday May 31st Trinity Sunday the sermon title is Google Got It Wrong. The scripture is John 14:1-5.

The sermon will address the issue that we all know where we are going in our faith walk—but we do not always know how to get there.

Trinity Sunday is dedicated to honoring the foundational Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

We proclaim the mystery of our faith; God in three persons the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Looking forward to seeing all of you this Sunday.

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Where’s the Fire

On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit.

This Sunday May 24th Pentecost Sunday the sermon title is Your Hair Is On Fire! The scripture is Acts 2:1-4.

Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.

Pentecost used to be the primary feast in the ancient and medieval church.

Today, it is simply little more than an ordinary Sunday with perhaps some special decoration on the altar.

Looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday.

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

You are Forgiven

Sunday May 17th Ascension Sunday the sermon title is What about Anton Dostler. The scripture is John 8:1-11.

The theme of the sermon is Gods mercy: It is the foundation of salvation.

Hope to see you on Sunday.

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Our Mothers

Every day we need to remember our mother on earth or in heaven.

Sunday May 10th the Sixth Sunday of Easter the sermon title is Mother of Moses. The scripture is Exodus 2:1-10.

This Sunday we celebrate all the mothers in our lives.

This includes birth mom, adopted mom, older sister, aunt, grandmother, stepmother, or someone else.

Hope to see you on Sunday.

Blessings to all.

Pastor Michael

Open hearts. Open Minds. Open doors.