| The Commons
“Babe” Ruth, the great home-run hitter, was an enormous eater. He couldn’t seem to control his appetite, even during the baseball season. Once, just before the start of a game, Babe ate a couple of sandwiches, a dozen hot dogs, three bags of popcorn, drank ten bottles...
| Master Sermons
The Jesus Paradox Lectionary 31 January 2016 4th Sunday After the Epiphany Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Text to Life How many times have you heard it said, “You are what you eat”? Think about it. What shape are doughnuts, pizzas, and...
| Story Sermon
Little Ones Story Lectionary 31 January 2016 The Boy Isaac Is Saved from the Fire (Genesis 22:1-19) Baby Moses is Saved from Death By a Basket Sent Down River (Exodus 2:1-10) The Boy Samuel is Called by God (1 Samuel 3:1-18) The Boy David Slays Goliath (1 Samuel 17)...
| Pastor's Prayer |
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake,or watch, or weep tonight,and give Your Angels and Saints charge over those who sleep.Tend Your sick ones, O Lord Christ.Rest Your weary ones,Bless Your dying ones,Soothe Your suffering ones,pity Your afflicted ones,Shield Your...
| Preaching Tips
Sometimes, we forget that children can be involved in worship as much as anyone else. Let them read the scriptures, even if it means keeping a stepping stool at the lectern. Allow them to help collect the offerings. Let young people join in the music...