Third Sunday in LentSermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior PastorReading: John 4:21-27 You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are — no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. (Matthew 5:5)
Second Sunday in Lent Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner Reading: John 3:1-18 You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. (Matthew 5:4)
Last Sunday after the Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 6:27-38 Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back — given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity. (Verse 38)
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 5:21-37 And don’t say anything you don’t mean. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions. You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, “I’ll pray for you,” and never doing it, or saying, …
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the …
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Vicar Alyce Keener Reading: Matthew 7:1-14 Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do it for them. Add up God’s Law and Prophets and this is what you get. (Verse 12)
Third Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 Change your life. God’s kingdom is here. (Verse 17)
Second Sunday after Epiphany Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: John 1:29-42 The next day John was back at his post with two disciples, who were watching. He looked up, saw Jesus walking nearby, and said, “Here he is, God’s Passover Lamb.” (Verses 35-36)
First Sunday after Epiphany Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor But Jesus insisted. “Do it. God’s work, putting things right all these centuries, is coming together right now in this baptism.” (Verse 15)
Christmas Sunday Sermon: Rev. Paul M. Turner, Senior Pastor Reading: Luke 2:1-20 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look …