Sermons
7-23-23 “It’s God’s Job, Not Ours!”
Click here for Sunday Worship Material Matthew 13:24-30;36-43 Pastor Jenny Lee, Ph.D. “It’s God’s Job, not Ours!” I want to start with something funny I found on an internet site: Two little boys were best friends at church, but they both had a reputation for getting into trouble. One Sunday, one of the boys…
Read More7-16-23 “The Prevenient Grace of God”
Click here for Sunday worship material Matthew 13:1-9;18-23 “The Prevenient Grace of God” I want to start with something funny I found on an internet site: Two men were boasting about their rich kin. One said, “My father has a big farm in Connecticut. It is so big that when he goes to the barn…
Read More7-9-23 “Let’s Walk Together!”
Click here for Sunday worship material “Let’s Walk Together!” I want to start with something funny I found on an internet site: Mrs. Smith was fumbling in her purse for her offering when a large television remote fell out and clattered into the aisle. The curious usher bent over to retrieve it for her and…
Read More7-2-23 “The Channel of Blessings”
Click here for worship material “The Channel of Blessings” I want to start with something funny. I heard about this couple. They were driving down the road. When they came to a crossing sign, it said, “Nakadochis forty miles ahead.” They began to argue about how to pronounce the name “Nakadochis” correctly. The husband got…
Read More6-25-23 “From Lament to Praise: His Eye is on the Sparrow”
Click here for Sunday worship material Sermon: “From Lament to Praise: His Eye is on the Sparrow” Rev. Dr. Deborah Lind, preacher Lectionary Readings for this Sunday deal with the underside of faith. The disciples who have faithfully followed Jesus are now faced with the reality that they too will deal with conflict, hatred, and…
Read More6-18-23 Father’s Day Service
Click here for Sunday Worship Material St. Croix Falls Sermon by Kathy Gionis: Abraham Father of Faith Central UMC Grantsburg Sermon by Barb Loomis: Promises Atlas UMC Sermon by Rev. Tom Cook
Read More6-11-23 Dr. Rick Hodes Mission Work-by Deb Hammer
Click here for Sunday worship material Dr. Rick Hodes Mission Work-by Deb Hammer Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share Central‘s June mission with you. Dr. Rick Hodes is an American doctor who is from Long Island, New York. He is currently the medical director for the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (which…
Read More6-4-23 Transition, Change and Farewells
Click here for Sunday worship material Transition, Change and Farewells Written by D.S. Barbara Certa-Werner June 4, 2023 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one…
Read More5-28-23 “Is it all for Jesus Christ?”
Click here for Sunday worship material “Is it all for Jesus Christ?” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: A priest is walking through the jungle when he comes upon a hungry lion. Just as the lion goes to attack, the priest crosses himself and says, “Lord, if…
Read More5-21-23 “Another Step to a New Beginning”
Click here for Sunday worship material “Another Step to a New Beginning” I want to start with something funny that I found on an internet site: A 21-year-old is hired by a hardware store. He shows up for his first day of work at 8 AM sharp. The boss welcomes him, then hands him a…
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