Category Archives: Pastor Michael

Stonehenge, Hinayana, and Hosea

Ephesians 2:4-10

This Sunday’s sermon will be the second sermon in the series, “Why I Am a Christian.”

The theme is that God first comes searching for us.

It is what John Wesley called, “Prevenient Grace.”

I look forward to seeing all on Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

The Andrew Factor

John 1:37-41

This Sunday’s sermon will be the first in a series of sermons on “Why I Am a Christian.”

The focus of the sermon will focus on the first reason I am a Christian: someone introduced Christ to me.

I look forward to being with you this coming Sunday. As Paul once said, “I am thankful for our partnership in the Gospel.”

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

Theological Reflection on a ’65 Falcon

John 7:24.

The title for this Sunday’s sermon is, “Theological Reflection on a ’65 Falcon.” There are two scriptures on which the sermon is based. The first is the report in John about Jesus healing on the Sabbath (John 5:1-18). The second is a reference to that healing, plus a comment Jesus made. That verse is John 7:24.

The sermon is from an actual experience early in my ministry. It is about judging based on appearance.

Thank you for sharing in the Gospel with me!

Blessings,

Pastor Michael †

Theological Reflection on Mowing the Grass

Luke 9:23-26

This coming Sunday, my sermon “Theological Reflection on Mowing the Grass” will center around having a daily commitment to Christ, rather than a sporadic or convenient one.

The confirmation will meet at 3:00 pm. The lesson will focus on the history of the Church Universal.

Blessings

Pastor Michael †

Soul

1 Corinthians 15:12-18.

The soul is probably one of the most neglected aspects of our faith in contemporary religious thinking. We are correct to be concerned with helping others; but we make a tremendous mistake by neglecting the spiritual elements of our faith, including our eternal destination.

My family is back from NYC, and my granddaughters want to attend both churches! We look forward to seeing you Sunday morning.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael †

Faith(ing)

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

Is faith a noun or a verb? This text asks us to examine and imagine the legacy and life of faith. This Sunday our guest preacher Rev. John Weaver will lead us through Worship. Maybe we can once again connect with God’s promise as we go “faithing” together.

Come join us this Sunday in Worship.

Blessings

Pastor Michael †