Sermons

Click here for worship materials   “Don’t Worry, but Give Thanks!” I want to start with something funny: A farmer was preparing for Thanksgiving and noticed his turkey strutting around the yard with a bit too much confidence. Every day, the farmer would feed him and say, “You’re going to make a fine Thanksgiving dinner.”…

Click here for worship material  “The Signs of A New Life” I’d like to start with something funny. A Wisconsin couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they had spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Due to their hectic…

Click here for worship materials “All In: Living as a Christian” I’d like to start with something funny. I heard a story about a six-year-old boy standing in the church lobby, staring at a large wall filled with names and small American flags beside them. He asked the pastor what the names meant. The pastor…

Click here for worship materials “The Most Precious Tears” Today is “All Saints Sunday.” On All Saints Sunday, we often feel grief as we remember our loved ones. “Saints” refers to the people of God, those who belong to Him. In Catholic tradition, saints are those who have lived and died in God’s love, honored…

Click here for Sunday worship material   “Take Heart and Get Up!” (Reformation Sunday) I want to start with a funny story. There was a Christian who fell in the ocean, and he couldn’t swim. When a boat came by, the captain yelled, “Do you need help, sir?” The Christian calmly said, “No, God will…

Click here for worship material    What Do Disciples of Jesus Look Like? I want to start with something funny that I found an internet site: There was once a strongman at a circus sideshow who demonstrated his incredible strength before a crowd. Toward the end of his performance, he squeezed the juice from a…

Click here for worship materials “Laity Sunday: A Calling to Fulfill Good Work”            It is such a joy to gather together, especially on this Laity Sunday, as we celebrate and acknowledge the ministry of all God’s people—not just those ordained or in leadership roles, but every single believer who has been called to be…

Click here for worship material “World Communion: Openness and Unity” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: A four-year-old was in church when the wine and communion wafers were passed out. He was very interested in this, and started to get up. His mother leaned over and told…

Click here for Sunday worship material   “In the Name of Love” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site:  A very poor and elderly man applied for membership at a wealthy church. The pastor tried to dissuade him with various evasive remarks. The old man soon realized he…

Click here for Sunday worship materials   “You are a Chosen People” I want to start with something funny that I found online: An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. “Where would you like to sit?” he…