Sermons
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Palm Sunday The Sanctuary Choir will present their annual Palm Sunday music program on Sunday, April 13, in the sanctuary. The service will be at 11:00 a.m. so that both the Traditions and Connections services may combine for worship....
The Great Exchange
The Great Exchange April 6, 2025 - The Great Exchange - Mark 15:1-15 In Mark 15:1-15, the Jewish leaders, after a mock trial, hand Jesus over to Pilate for execution, and despite Pilate's attempts to release him, the crowd demands Jesus'...
Freedom in Christ
Freedom in Christ March 30, 2025 - Freedom in Christ - Galatians 5:13-25 Scripture Reading Galatians 5:13-25 Message Rev. Jimmy Criddle Galatians 5:13-25 emphasizes that freedom in Christ is not a license for self-indulgence, but rather an...
The Heat Is On
The Heat Is On March 23, 2025 - The Heat Is On - Mark 14:53-72 In Mark 14:53-72, Jesus is led to the high priest and the Sanhedrin, where false witnesses are brought against him, but they fail to agree. Jesus is questioned about being the Messiah...
Love, Agony, and the Cup
Love, Agony, and the Cup March 16, 2025 - Love, Agony, and the Cup - Mark 14:32-42 Jacob Hockensmith In Mark 14:32-42, Jesus takes his disciples to Gethsemane, a place of prayer, where he experiences intense anguish and prays for the "cup" of...
Reckless Abandonment
Reckless Abandonment March 9, 2025 - Reckless Abandonment - Mark 14:1-11 Mark 14:1-11 of the Bible describes Jesus' friends and enemies, including a woman's extravagant gift to Jesus and Judas' betrayal of Jesus. The woman's gift Jesus was at a...
Bad Things, Good People: Part 2
Bad Things, Good People: Part 2 March 2, 2025 - Bad Things, Good People: Part 2 - Genesis 45:1-15, 24-28 In Genesis 45:1-15, 24-28, Joseph finally reveals his identity to his brothers, who had sold him into slavery years earlier, causing them great...
Bad Things; Good People Part 1
Bad Things; Good People Part 1 February 23, 2025 - Bad Things, Good People: Part 1- Genesis 37Rev. Jimmy Criddle Genesis 37 tells the story of Joseph's early life, his dreams, and his sale into slavery in Egypt. Key events Joseph is Jacob's...
How Big is Salvation?
How Big is Salvation? Series Title: “Transforming Our Minds; Strengthening Our Walk” February 18, 2025 - How Big is Salvation? - Romans 5:6-11; 8:18-25; 11:25-32 Romans 5:6-11 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 6 For while we were still...
Opening the Door to Full Obedience
Opening the Door to Full Obedience Series Title: “Transforming Our Minds; Strengthening Our Walk” February 17, 2025 - Opening the Door to Full Obedience - Romans 6-7 In Romans 6-7, Paul argues that through faith in Christ, believers are considered...
Teaching Session for Clergy and Laity with Dr Joe Dongell
Teaching Session for Clergy and Laity with Dr Joe Dongell Series Title: “Transforming Our Minds; Strengthening Our Walk” February 17, 2025 - Teaching Session for Clergy and Laity with Dr Joe Dongell Romans 6-7 New Revised Standard Version Updated...
Getting to the Root of Christian Faith
Getting to the Root of Christian Faith Series Title: “Transforming Our Minds; Strengthening Our Walk” February 16, 2025 - Getting to the Root of Christian Faith - Romans 4:16-25 Dr. Joseph Dongell Romans 4:16-25 emphasizes that salvation...