Aug 16, 2020
When Tradition Met It’s Match – Matthew 15:21-28
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. This story is one one the most confusing recounts of Jesus talking with a Gentile woman. In it Jesus uses a racial slur and if you don't know his heart, you might judge him as way off base. Listen to the whole story told between the lines and know the context. Jesus is challenging the traditions that hold people down. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
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  • Aug 16, 2020When Tradition Met It’s Match – Matthew 15:21-28
    Aug 16, 2020
    When Tradition Met It’s Match – Matthew 15:21-28
    Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. This story is one one the most confusing recounts of Jesus talking with a Gentile woman. In it Jesus uses a racial slur and if you don't know his heart, you might judge him as way off base. Listen to the whole story told between the lines and know the context. Jesus is challenging the traditions that hold people down. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
  • Aug 9, 2020A World Without Correction – Matthew 7:1-5
    Aug 9, 2020
    A World Without Correction – Matthew 7:1-5
    What happens in a world where no one is willing to take correction? The result is a chaotic mess where standards are erased and everybody walks all over everyone else.  Rev. Dr. Merrit Marsango preaches.
  • Aug 2, 2020Social Security – Matthew 14:13-21
    Aug 2, 2020
    Social Security – Matthew 14:13-21
    Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - The term social security usually brings a monthly check or a direct deposit to mind. For Jesus, true social security is more about compassion and trust. You cannot put those things in the First National Bank. But we can deposit them in the vault of the Kingdom of God. The investment is returned i the unsearchable riches of Christ. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
  • Jul 26, 2020The Kingdom of Heaven is Like – Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
    Jul 26, 2020
    The Kingdom of Heaven is Like – Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
    Eighth Sunday After Pentecost. What is Jesus' view of the Kingdom of Heaven? Does he indicate that we have to wait for it or can we experience it here and now? Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
  • Jul 19, 2020Self Appointed Judges – Matthew 13:24-30, 38-43
    Jul 19, 2020
    Self Appointed Judges – Matthew 13:24-30, 38-43
    Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Jesus warns his followers against a judgmental spirit. Yet judgement or discernment is also a virtue. When we judge those outside the church we often alienate them. And we become the stumbling block that keeps them from faith in our God. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
  • Jul 12, 2020The Fruitful Kingdom – Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
    Jul 12, 2020
    The Fruitful Kingdom – Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
    Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. God's heart is to grow a fruitful kingdom, each believer and each church submitting themselves to the Holy Spirit to work the soil of our hearts. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control are the essence of that fruit. What kind of soil is our heart? Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
  • Jul 5, 2020The Sound of Rest – Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
    Jul 5, 2020
    The Sound of Rest – Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
    Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. How do you stay sharp so you can do Kingdom work? You can take more classes, spend more time on your knees, or volunteer more. But the real way to stay sharp is to rest more and use the time to be still as we seek God's priorities. Jesus wants to be our "yokefellow" in this venture. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
  • Jun 28, 2020A Cup of Cold Water – Matthew 10:40-42
    Jun 28, 2020
    A Cup of Cold Water – Matthew 10:40-42
    Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Hospitality is one of the hallmarks of God's people. When we welcome others and care for them, we fulfill our calling as followers of Jesus. Pastor Frank Reeder preaches.
  • Jun 21, 2020Let’s Be Friends – Matthew 10:24-39
    Jun 21, 2020
    Let’s Be Friends – Matthew 10:24-39
    Third Sunday after Pentecost. Friends can disappoint, but not a friendship with Jesus.That friendship will see us though the disappointments and the rough seas of our lives. When we chose to follow Jesus, there will be rough seas. Pastor Frank Reeder speaking.
  • Jun 14, 2020Laughing at the Promises of God – Genesis 18:1-15
    Jun 14, 2020
    Laughing at the Promises of God – Genesis 18:1-15
    Second Sunday after Pentecost. God has made many promises to his people in his Word. Like Sarah, we often have a hard time believing him and chuckle to ourselves. "Yeah, right!"  Yet God gives us a chance to believe again. Nothing is too wonderful for God. Laughing at the promises of God by Pastor Frank Reeder.