This Sunday June 16th is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Since this coming Sunday is Father’s Day, I’ll be preaching on that theme.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

This Sunday June 9th is the Third Sunday after Pentecost. The general theme of the sermon concerns trust. The scripture is Philippians 2:19-24.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

This Sunday June 2nd is the Second Sunday after Pentecost.

The subject for this week’s sermon will be appropriate for Holy Communion.

The scripture is John 6:24-35. It references the time Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.”

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR:

Kedron is a unique place. It’s one of the most pleasant churches I have ever pastored. I look forward to attending every function and always drive away refreshed. When we are together, it is hard to believe the world is not just as nice.

Don’t misunderstand me. There are plenty of happy places in my life: but, I’m constantly reminded that there is much harshness and evil lurking just around the corner.

Not to be trite, but all one has to do is get in the car and drivesomewhere–anywhere. We pass by a world that is in a hurry to getsomewhere: and it’s best we not get in their way. Daily I’m reminded of reckless driving, road rage, and driving distraction. And, I’ve gotten where I can’t watch the evening news.(I get news online and can quit whenever I want to.)

It can be a harsh, heartless, and hard-hitting place”out there.” What makes it even worse (in my studied opinion) is that at the same time when our culture seems to be in decline, so is the church. It can’t be a coincidence.

That’s why it is more important than ever to be a part of a movement that teaches and encourages love, kindness, and morality. In addition, the selfless sacrifice of Jesus reminds us that others are sometimes more important than our own desires.

You are willing witnesses to the power of the Gospel and faith in Christ.

Keep it up!

Michael O’Bannon, Pastor

Acts 2:1-12.

The title of this Sunday’s sermon is Passing the Gravy. The subject will address Pentecost.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

Isaiah 66:12-14

This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. I am preaching a sermon on that theme.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

Luke 8:4-8.

My sermon for this coming Sunday is entitled, “Parable of the Pollen.” It is based on the Parable of the Sower as found in the first 3 Gospels. I am using the passage found in Luke 8:4-8 and following.

When in seminary, I heard Dr. Walter Harrelson, my advisor, and Professor of Old Testament, preach a unique approach to the scripture. I’ll be following his interpretation.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

On April 21st Fourth Sunday of Easter, the message will be delivered by the Gideons.

I’ll be there, but we will have a Gideon speaker.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

Luke 24:13-24

This week’s sermon is about two disciples meeting Jesus on the road to Emmaus.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

It is common to make light of those who only attend church services on Easter and Christmas. The light-hearted term is “Chreaster.” However, I have avoided making sarcastic remarks about this widespread phenomenon. And, there’s a good reason.

I believe there is a hidden message in the fact that people only attend worship on holy days. Of course, there are the people who attend because they feel as they ought to. However, the real reason may be much deeper.

It is on Easter and Christmas that people can be reasonably assured that they will hear the heart of the Gospel. On Christmas, we hear that God interrupted history by sending Jesus to mend and save a hurting world. And on Easter, we hear that there is life after death that far transcends the best we might expect here on earth.

Sadly, some preachers and churches use the occasion of Easter also to remind others that just as there is life after death, there is only eternal punishment for nonbelievers. We must remember that Paul said nothing can separate us from the love of God; not life or death….To me, that clearly implies that God offers the opportunity to choose Christ even after death. In addition, we must remember that final judgment is God’s prerogative, and God’s alone—not ours, not any human’s.

On Easter we celebrate– in a very iconic way—that through a single death, we are offered life.

Christ is risen. He is risen indeed.

Michael O’Bannon, Pastor