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St Patrick gives us insight into strength that is available to us in the aftermath of a horrific storm.

Sermons ala Carte is cancelled for March 13 due to weather

Many of us struggle with anger. Jesus has interesting words about anger, and the danger it poses if left unchecked. Pastor gives us words of insight into our anger, and how opening ourselves to growing in trust in God, is the antidote.

The Beatitudes are indeed a Grand Invitation! They are part of Jesus' announcement of what this Kingdom of Heaven that has come near is indeed doing..... Blessings that include all!

Sermon 2-24-19. When we think of Kingdom of God or Kingdom of Heaven, what is the first thing that comes to mind. Ponder this, write it down. Then listen to what Jesus and others say about Kingdom of God in numerous gospel and NT scriptures. You may be surprised.

Who doesn't want to be happy? Yet not all "programs for happiness" lead to a good life, let alone one that would be painted as beautiful. Jesus invites us to a Good and Beautiful Life in the Sermon on the Mount; a life built on a solid rock with withstands the storms of life.

One moment Jesus had the Nazareans eating out of his hands, and the next moment they are a murderous mob. Why did Jesus antagonize them? Listen and hear why!

The Illusion of Water is nothing like the real thing. Jesus, led by the Spirit is able to see that.

Epiphany Sunday. They followed a star. We too are to follow a star.

Christmas Eve 2018 message from the Pastor

This is the first sermon in our series: Water Stories: AKA Adventures with Jesus. It begins with joining a revolutionary movement in history, and his Baptism in the Jordan River.

It was a journey that Joseph and Mary did not want to take. All of us encounter journeys in our lives that we wish we did not have to take. Listen to how this journey gives us courage in our journeys.

After Mary agreed to all the angel had said to her, she quickly went to see her cousin Elizabeth. Elizabeth is Mary's encourager. Along the tough and challenging journeys of life we will all likely need encouragement and a mentor. Who is your Elizabeth? Who are you being called to be an Elizabeth to?

We are walking the road to Bethlehem this Advent Season. This week, we accompany Joseph. We see in Joseph an incredible humility and faithfulness in the face of a difficult situation.

Halleluiah sung by Brenna in worship

Sunday was the Annual Christmas Tea hosted by the Presbyterian Women. This recording is the program presented. Many thanks to the Director: Jeanne Walter And thanks to the cast: Marchelle Paul and Tesa Hurlburt & the Little Lambs. And of course to all the women who decorated, baked delicious cookies and treats, and served all so graciously.

During Advent, we are Walking the Road to Bethlehem. The walk begins in Nazareth, a tiny insignificant town in Galilee. This insignificant (not anymore) place is where the Angel of God comes to a peasant girl, Mary to invite her into God's plan... a plan to which Mary humbly submits.... Here am I, the servant of the Lord. Let it be with me according to your word."

Most people believe that love is conditional, that it is based on their behavior. Thus, most people believe that God loves them only when they are good. Jesus told of a God who loves without condition---a God who even loves sinners. False Narrative: God loves us only when we are good Jesus' Narrative: God loves sinners

A dominant narrative, even among Christians is, "I am a sinner." The New Testament narrative is that Christians are in Christ and are new creations in Christ. The resurrected Jesus indwells us and transforms us into new beings, which guides us and empowers us to live a good and beautiful life. To live fully into our relationship with Christ, we lean into metaphors of vine and branches, temples the spirit dwells in, and caterpillars and butterflies. False Narrative: We change by the power of our will. Jesus' Narrative: We change by the power of Jesus.

This is the last in our Sermon Series: Loving the God Jesus Knows False Narrative: Faster is better Jesus' Narrative: Change happens slowly Most of us live under the tyranny of the urgent: a constant sense that we must be doing more in order to be effective. We equate effectiveness and productivity with personal worth and value, which is a great lie. To mature as followers of Christ is like making a pickle; both have to soak a long time, one in brine, the other in the narratives and practices of Jesus.