September 2018 Sermons
Alter? Altar? How About Table? | Sept 2, 2018 | Rev. Stephen Welch
The communion table teaches us that we’re a community, and there’s a place at this table for every person.
Scriptures:
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 20-23
Joy Is a Decision | Sept 9, 2018 | Rev. Stephen Welch
When we live out our faith as if it is a funeral service, we have forgotten what the Gospel is really about. The joy of the Lord is the best part of our faith. The Bible is a book of joy.
Scriptures:
Nehemiah 8:1-12
James 2:1-10, 14-17
Come and Dare to Risk | Sept 16, 2018 | Rev. Stephen Welch
The challenge being offered to us today is to live the faith, to dare to actually be a disciple of Jesus with integrity, with all that we do.
Scriptures:
Psalm 116:1-9
Mark 8:27-38
Sept 23, 2018 | Rev. Stephen Welch
With chutzpah and humility Jesus is challenging you and me today.
Scriptures:
James 3:13-18
Mark 9:30-37
What Makes You Cry, Church? | Sept 30, 2018 | Rev. Stephen Welch
Jesus did not try to curb his tongue when denouncing all those who take unfair advantage or practice outright abuse against the little ones, the poor, the weak, the young, the old, the sick, the outcast.
Scriptures:
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
Mark 9:38-50