Jan 10, 2021
Baptism with Grit – Mark 1:4-11
By: Dr. Frank Reeder
First Sunday after Epiphany. Baptism of the Lord. Life is messy and in a week that the US Capitol was stormed by insurrectionists, we are certain of that. Baptism for a follower of Jesus is a commissioning that we get into the mess of life and become a transforming presence. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
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- Jan 10, 2021Baptism with Grit – Mark 1:4-11Jan 10, 2021Baptism with Grit – Mark 1:4-11By: Dr. Frank ReederFirst Sunday after Epiphany. Baptism of the Lord. Life is messy and in a week that the US Capitol was stormed by insurrectionists, we are certain of that. Baptism for a follower of Jesus is a commissioning that we get into the mess of life and become a transforming presence. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
- Jan 3, 2021Unfinished Business – Matthew 2:1-12Jan 3, 2021Unfinished Business – Matthew 2:1-12By: Dr. Frank ReederSecond Sunday after Christmas. The Magi came with a specific mission. Yet an interesting twist was the unfinished business after they delivered the gold, frankincense and myrrh. There are twists and turns in all of our spiritual journeys. How does God direct in these moments? Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
- Dec 20, 2020Let It Be with Me – Luke 1:26-39Dec 20, 2020Let It Be with Me – Luke 1:26-39By: Dr. Frank ReederFourth Sunday of Advent. When God asks if he can use us for his glory, he is not offering a walk in the park. But God promises to supply all we need to carry out that work through us. Just ask Mary and look at what she was blessed to do for the Lord. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
- Dec 13, 2020If It is Broken, God’s Servant Can fix It – Isaiah 61:1-4, 19-28Dec 13, 2020If It is Broken, God’s Servant Can fix It – Isaiah 61:1-4, 19-28By: Dr. Frank ReederThird Sunday of Advent. Jesus comes to his hometown synagogue to share his vision for establishing the Kingdom of God. It will require that his town gets behind him to follow a new path that was forecast by none other than the prophet Isaiah. He invites us to join him on the same path. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
- Dec 6, 2020Circles or Straight Paths – Mark 1:1-8Dec 6, 2020Circles or Straight Paths – Mark 1:1-8By: Dr. Frank ReederSecond Sunday of Advent. Most of us feel from time to time that we keep going in circles. The advent of Jesus is a signal that we are going back to the beginning, to repent and get life straight. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
- Nov 29, 2020The Waiting Room – Isaiah 64:1-9Nov 29, 2020The Waiting Room – Isaiah 64:1-9By: Dr. Frank ReederFirst Sunday of Advent. We often find ourselves waiting, in a doctor's office, in a grocery line, on the telephone. Do we feel that is where we are in our relationship with God? Perhaps God is waiting for us. Sermon by Pastor Frank Reeder.
- Nov 22, 2020The Recognizer – Matthew 25:31-46Nov 22, 2020The Recognizer – Matthew 25:31-46By: Dr. Frank ReederChrist the King Sunday. Are you able to recognize Jesus as you go about daily living? The KIng of KIngs often presents himself in places and people we don;t expect, until our senses are trained to see. The parable of the sheep and goats helps us to see. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
- Nov 15, 2020Teamwork Works – Judges 4:1-7Nov 15, 2020Teamwork Works – Judges 4:1-7By: Dr. Frank ReederTwenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost. When Israel was flagging after a time of disobedience, they finally repented as God gave them a leader in Deborah who developed a team to move them to 40 years of prosperity. Learn what God can do through us when we are obedient and receive the leadership God provides. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
- Nov 8, 2020Ready, Set, Rest – Matthew 25:1-13Nov 8, 2020Ready, Set, Rest – Matthew 25:1-13By: Dr. Frank ReederTwenty-third Sunday after Pentecost. How ready are you for the Kingdom of God? Jesus' parable of the Ten Bridesmaids tells as tory of wisdom versus foolishness. It's a sad day when the goodness of the Kingdom of God breaks in and people are not ready to accept it. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.
- Nov 1, 2020Character is Important – Matthew 5:1-12Nov 1, 2020Character is Important – Matthew 5:1-12By: Dr. Frank ReederAll Saints Day. Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. Saints are you and me, everyday followers of Jesus. When we commit to follow Jesus, we draw upon God's power to continually reshape our character. Character is important. Pastor Frank Reeder preaching.