Pastor Michael

Parable of the Pollen

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

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Boy Jesus at the Temple

On April 28th the Fifth Sunday of Easter.

This coming Sunday, I will be preaching on the passage in Luke where Jesus was left in the Temple by his parents. It is from the second chapter of Luke 2:41-45.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

Pastor Michael

Gideons

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

Pastor Michael

Chreaster

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

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There’s Got to Be a Morning After

Luke 24:1-7

This Sunday we celebrate Easter in praise and adoration of the risen Christ.

We celebrate Easter with heartfelt thanks to our risen Lord and Savior and share his love and peace with others.

Our joyful voices ring out in praise; Jesus’ words of forgiveness from the cross remind us that we, too, are forgiven.

We hope to see you this coming Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Administrator

Watching the Parade Go By

Matthew 21:1-11

Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. It is the recalling of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.

This victorious entry reminds us that although Christ endured great sorrow and suffering, ultimately, He is victorious over sin and death.

We will also celebrate the Baptism of Pastor Michael’s grandson, Douglas Henry Rogers.

We hope to see you this coming Sunday.

Blessings your way.

Pastor Michael

Say It Ain’t So

2 Timothy 4:1-5.

We are living in an age where myths are propagated much more easily because of social media. This is not a statement against social media; rather, it is about being careful about what is broadcast and checking out facts before blindly believing.

Thank you for your work in ministry!

I look forward to being with you this coming Sunday.

Blessings,

Pastor Michael

Open hearts. Open Minds. Open doors.