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2009 SERMONS

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Date Title Scripture
December 27, 2009 Stories & Carols Sunday
No Sermon
Psalm 148
Colossians 3:12-17
Luke 2:41-52
December 24, 2009
Christmas Eve
This Day Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Luke 2:1-20
December 20, 2009 Mary, Mary Quite Contrary Micah 5:2-5a
Luke 1:39-55
December 13, 2009 Children's Pageant - No Sermon Isaiah 12:2-6
Philippians 4:4-7
December 6, 2009 How is God Calling You to Prepare Malachi 3:1-4
Luke 3:1-6
November 29, 2009 Keep Hope Alive Jeremiah 33:14-16
Luke 21:25-36
November 22, 2009 God's Realm or Caesar's Empire
Pastoral Intern Luke Williams
Revelation 1:4b-8
John 18:33-37
November 15, 2009 Prayer in Uncertainty 1Samuel 1:4-20
Mark 13:1-8
November 8, 2009 Putting Your Whole Self In Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
Mark 12:38-44
November 1, 2009 Prophets, Martyrs, and Saints, and All the Company of Heaven
Pastoral Intern Luke Williams
Isaiah 25:6-9
John 11:32-44
October 25, 2009 Seeing our Blindspot Jeremiah 31:7-9
Mark 10:46-52
October 18, 2009
Children's Sabbath Sunday
Releasing Children from Current Captivity
Guest Preacher: Rev. Lee Van Ham
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Mark 10:13-16
October 11, 2009 Avoiding What I Most Need Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
October 4, 2009 Perfection v. Reality Job 1:1; 2:1-10
Mark 10:2-16
September 27, 2009 When the Queen Comes Out – Everything Changes Esther 7:1-6,9-10;9:20-22
Mark 9:38-50
September 20, 2009 A Silence that is Deafening James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
September 13, 2009 Benediction Psalm 19
Mark 8:27-38
September 6, 2009 Be Opened Isaiah 35:4-7a
Mark 7:24-37
August 30, 2009 Becoming A Christian James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-23
August 23, 2009 At Home With God 1 Kings 8:1,6,10-11,22-30
Psalm 84
August 16, 2009 Seeking a Heart of Wisdom 1Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14
Ephesians 5:15-20
August 9, 2009 Walk in Love Ephesians 4:25-5:2
John 6:35, 41-45
August 2, 2009 Rib-Stick'n Food Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15
John 6:24-35
July 26, 2009 Practicality or Possibility? Ephesians 3:14-21
John 6:1-21
July 19, 2009 Vacation Bible School Sunday
No Sermon
Ephesians 2:11-22
Mark 6:30-44
July 12, 2009 I Just Can't Contain It 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19
Ephesians 1:3-14
July 5, 2009 God's Insurance Plan
Guest Preacher: Erin Musolf
Genesis 1:1-2, 26-31a
Matthew 6:25-34
June 28, 2009 Feeling the Gospel
Guest Preacher: Erin Musolf
Psalm 30
Mark 5:21-43
June 21, 2009 Choir Appreciation Sunday
No Sermon
Isaiah 55:1-3
Psalm 100
June 14, 2009 Between Planting and Harvest – the Mystery of Life Ezekiel 17:22-24
Mark 4:26-34
June 7, 2009 Revisiting an Old Friend Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
May 31, 2009 In Our Own Words Acts 2:1-21
John 15:26-27 - 16:4b-15
May 24, 2009 A Roll of the Dice Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
John 17:6-19
May 17, 2009 Friends with Christ, Friends in Christ
Pastoral Intern Erin Musolf
Acts 10:44-48
John 15:9-17
May 10, 2009 Family Ties Acts 8:26-40
John 15:1-8
May 3, 2009 Bound to Belong Psalm 23
John 10:11-18
April 26, 2009 We Are All Witnesses Acts 3:12-19
Luke 24:36b-48
April 19, 2009 Hope For Tomorrow Job 12:7-12
John 20:19-31
April 12, 2009
Easter Sunday
The Rest of the Story Isaiah 25:6-9
Mark 16:1-8
April 5, 2009
Palm Sunday
The Story of Palm Sunday
by Pastoral Intern Erin Musolf
Philippians 2:5-11
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Mark 11:1-11
March 29, 2009 The Money is Gone.  Now What?
Guest Preacher: Don Hill, UCC Financial Development Ministry
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51:1-13
Matthew 25:14-30
March 22, 2009 Holding This Treasure Deuteronomy 14:1-2
Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
John 3:14-21
March 15, 2009 Reclaiming the Law Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
John 2:13-22
March 8, 2009 Receiving a Tough Message Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22:23-31
Mark 8:31-38
March 1, 2009 Covenantal Relationships Genesis 9:8-17
Mark 1: 9-15
February 22, 2009 Bright 'n Shiny, Down 'n Dirty God
by Pastoral Intern Erin Musolf
Psalm 50:1-6
Mark 9:2-9
February 15, 2009 Observing a Miracle 2 Kings 5:1-14
Mark 1:40-45
February 8, 2009 Guest Preacher John Rawlings Isaiah 40:21-31
Mark 1:29-39
February 1, 2009 Reflection
by Pastoral Intern Erin Musolf
Psalm 111
Mark 1:21-28
January 25, 2009 Leaving Daddy's Boat Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Mark 1:14-21 (The Message)
January 18, 2009 The Truth Hurts and Sets You Free
Pulpit Exchange Sunday (preached at Christian Fellowship)
1 Samuel 3:1-20
John 1:43-51
January 11, 2009 The Inescapable God
Pastoral Intern Erin Musolf
Acts 19:1-7
Psalm 139:1-18, 23-24
January 4, 2009 Incarnate Faith Jeremiah 31:7-14
John 1:1-18

2008 SERMONS

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Date Title Scripture
December 28, 2008 Stories & Carols - No Sermon Psalm 148
Luke 2:22-40
December 24, 2008
Christmas Eve
Hope in a Silent Night Luke 2:1-20
December 21, 2008 Interruption Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Luke 1:26-38
December 14, 2008 Children's Pageant - No Sermon Isaiah 61:1-4
Psalm 126
December 7, 2008 Messengers of Hope Isaiah 40:1-11
Mark1:1-8
November 30, 2008 The Way We Were

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Mark 13:24-37

November 23, 2008 Doing Something Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24
Matthew 25:31-46
November 16, 2008 Our Faithful Lament
Guest Preacher: Erin Musolf

Psalm 123
Matthew 25:14-30

November 9, 2008 Selfish or Wise 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
November 2, 2008 Who Will Occupy The Seat of Power? 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 23:1-12
October 26, 2008 Sometimes Seeing IS Enough Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Matthew 22:34-46
October 19, 2008 Allegiance to Whom? Psalm 99
Matthew 22:15-22
(The Message)
October 12, 2008 SWOT Exodus 32:1-14
Philippians 4:1-9
October 5, 2008 Stones, Rubbish, and Grace
Guest Preacher: Rev. June Boutwell
Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20
Philippians 3:4b-14
September 28, 2008 God's Promise
Sermon Series: Part 4 of 4
Exodus 17:1-7
Matthew 21:23-32
September 21, 2008 God’s Provision or Beware the Hand that Feeds You
Sermon Series: Part 3 of 4
Exodus 16:2-15
Matthew 20:1-16
September 14, 2008 God’s Pathway or Wade in the Water
Sermon Series: Part 2 of 4
Exodus 14:19-31
September 7, 2008 God's Protection
Sermon Series: Part 1 of 4
Exodus 12:1-14
Matthew 18:15-20
August 31, 2008 Seeds, Soils & Souls
Guest Preacher: Rev. Joe Sandven
Psalm 100
Mark 4:1-9
August 24, 2008 In Praise of Faithful and Courageous Women Exodus 1:8-2:10
Matthew 16:13-20

August 17, 2008

God Has Meant It For Good

Genesis 45:1-15

Matthew 15:10-20

August 10, 2008

When It Appears God Is No Longer Speaking

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

Matthew 14:22-33

August 3, 2008

Wrestling With Truth

Genesis 32:22-31

Matthew 14:13-21

July 27, 2008

...On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Guest Preacher: Rev. Donna Eubanks

Romans 8:26-39

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

July 20, 2008

VBS Sunday

No Sermon

Genesis 28:10-19a

Matthew 13:24-30

July 13, 2008

The Extravagant Sower

Isaiah 55:10-13

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

July 6, 2008

Yoked

Guest Preacher: Rev. John Rawlings

Psalm 145:8-21

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

June 29, 2008

Music Appreciation Sunday

No Sermon

Psalm 100, 122, 148, 150

June 22, 2008

Hagar and Ishmael

Genesis 21:8-21

Matthew 10:24-39

June 15, 2008

A POWERFUL Church

Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Jane Fisler Hoffman

Ephesians 3:14-21

Matthew 9:35-10:1

June 8, 2008

He Touched Me

Genesis 12:1-9

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

June 1, 2008

Washed Away

Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19

Matthew 7:21-29

May 25, 2008

Getting Our Priorities In Order

Isaiah 49:8-16a

Matthew 6:24-34

May 18, 2008

Stewards of Creation

Genesis 1:-2:4a

Psalm 8

May 11, 2008

The Spirit of God is Upon You... Now What?
Guest Preacher: Rev. Reggie Avant

Numbers 11:24-30

Acts 2:1-21

May 4, 2008

Overhearing The Message

1 Peter 4:12-14;5:6-11

John 17:1-11

April 27, 2008

Spiritual But Not Religious

Acts 17:22-31

John 14:15-21

April 20, 2008

Members Only

1 Peter 2:2-10

John 14:1-14

April 13, 2008

Children of Southern Sudan

Guest Speaker: Isaac Amol

Acts 2:42-47

John 10:1-11

April 6, 2008

Our Emmaus Journey

Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Luke 24:13-35

March 30, 2008

Stump the Rev. Sunday

No Sermon Available

Acts 2:14a, 22-32

John 20:19-31

March 23, 2008

Easter Sunday

Resurrecting Alleluia

Jeremiah 31:1-6

Colossians 3:1-4

John 20:1-18

March 16, 2008

Palm Sunday

Sent Ahead to Prepare

Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29

Matthew 21:1-11

Matthew 26:17-30

March 9, 2008

The Human Face of God

Ezek 37:1-14

Psalm 130

John 11:1-44

March 2, 2008

It Just Doesn't Make Sense

Psalm 23

John 9:1-41

February 24, 2008

Bad Girls of the Bible

Exodus 17:1-7

John 4:5-30

February 17, 2008

A Whosoever Church in God's Whosoever World

Guest Preacher - Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

John 3:1-17

February 10, 2008

Test or Testimony

Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7

Matthew 4:1-11

February 3, 2008

It's Party Time!

Exodus 24:12-18

Matthew 17:1-9

January 27, 2008

Following Is Not As Easy As It Looks

Isaiah 9:1-4

Matthew 4:12-23

January 20, 2008

Meeting King's Jesus

Pulpit Exchange - Rev. Mike Stone

Isaiah 49:1-7

John 1:29-42

January 13, 2008

The Blessing of Baptism

Isaiah 42:1-9

Matthew 3:13-17

January 6, 2008

Have You Seen the Star?

Isaiah 60:1-6

Matthew 2:1-12

2007 SERMONS

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Date Title Scripture

December 30, 2007

No sermon

Psalm 148

Matthew 2:13-15

December 24, 2007

Christmas Eve Service

Two Ordinary People

Psalm 97

Luke 2:1-20

December 23, 2007

Love That Cannot Be Contained

Isaiah 7:10-16

Matthew 1:18-25

December 16, 2007

Children's Christmas Program (No Sermon)

Isaiah 35

Psalm 146

December 9, 2007

The Audacity of Hope or Stumps in the Road

Isaiah 11:1-10

Matthew 3:1-12

December 2, 2007

Waging Peace

Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm 122

November 25, 2007

Do You Love Jesus?

Deuteronomy 30:19-20; Colossians 1:11-23

November 18, 2007

Going Home

Isaiah 65:17-25

Luke 21:5-19

November 11, 2007

Can You Keep a Secret?

Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21

Philippians 4:10-14

November 4, 2007

Stuck Up In A Tree

2 Thess. 1:1-4, 11-12

Luke 19:1-10

October 28, 2007

Living Hope

Psalm 46

1 Peter 1:3-9

October 21, 2007

Patience, Persistence, Prayer

Genesis 32:22-31

Luke 18:1-8

October 14, 2007

Risking Faith in a World of Fear

Guest Preacher: Dr. Mary Tolbert

Job 38:1-11

Mark 4:33-41

October 7, 2007

Passing Along Treasures

2 Timothy 1:1-14

Luke 17:5-10

September 30, 2007

Riches: Earthly and Eternal

1 Timothy 6:6-19

Luke 16:19-31

September 23, 2007

Great Expectations

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Luke 16:1-13

September 16, 2007

Let's Not Forget About Us

1Timothy 2:1-7

Luke 15:1-10

September 9, 2007

How Much is Enough?

Guest Preacher - Rev. Donna Eubanks

Luke 14:25-33

September 2, 2007

A Table of a Unique Setting

Hebrews 13:1-3

Luke 14:1,7-14

August 26, 2007

Closed Sundays

Isaiah 59:9b-14

Luke 13:10-17

August 19, 2007 Creative Tension

Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Luke 12:49-59

August 12, 2007

On Being a Faith Person

Isaiah 1:1, 10-21
Hebrews 11:1-16

August 5, 2007

Bigger Isn’t Always Better

Guest Preacher: Reggie Avant

Hosea 11:1-11
Luke 12:13-21

July 29, 2007

People of Prayer – People of Hope  Guest Preacher: Lorin Cope

Colossians 2:6-19
Luke 11:1-13

July 22, 2007

Vacation Bible School Sunday

Exploring God's Love for All

by Santina Poor, CE Director

Psalm 67
Mark 10:13-16

July 15, 2007

Like a Good Neighbor

Colossians 1:1-14

Luke 10:25-37

July 8, 2007

Surprised by Simplicity

2 Kings 5:1-14

Galatians 6:1-16

July 1, 2007

Christian Freedom

Guest Preacher - Kelli Parrish Lucas

Galatians 5:1,13-25

Luke 9:57-62

June 24, 2007

Music Appreciation Sunday

A Twitter or a Song?

Guest Preacher - Rev. John Rawlings

Psalm 148

Galatians 3:23-29

June 17, 2007

Let It Shine - UCC at 50!

1 Kings 21:1-21a

Luke 8:36-50

June 10, 2007

Unexpected Generosity - Surprising Compassion

1 Kings 17:8-24

Luke 7:11-17

June 3, 2007

Life is Difficult

Romans 5:1-5

Luke 18:1-8

May 27, 2007

Pluralism - Pentecost Sunday

God of Many Names

Acts 2:1-21

John 17:20-26

May 20, 2007

Liberated - Set Free

Acts 16:16-34

John 14:8-17

May 13, 2007 When I Went Down to the River to Pray

Acts 16:9-15

John 5:1-9

May 6, 2007 Seeing As God Sees

Acts 11:1-18

John 13:31-35

April 29, 2007 Holy Work - Guest Preacher Kelli Parrish Lucas

John 10:22-38

Acts 9:36-43

April 22, 2007 A Sacred Trust

Psalm 30

Acts 9:1-6

April 15, 2007

I Don't Know Whether or Not This Actually Happened, But I Know it is True

Revelation 1:4-8

John 20:19-31

April 8, 2007

Easter Sunday

Looking for Life in all the Wrong Places

Isaiah 65:17-25

Luke 24:1-12

April 1, 2007

Palm Sunday

Between Praise and Passion

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Luke 19:28-40

March 25, 2007 The Anointing - Guest Preacher - Kelli Parrish Lucas

Philippians 3:4b-14

John 12:1-9

March 18, 2007

Love Without Limits

Psalm 32

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

March 11, 2007

God is Gracious

Isaiah 55:1-9

Psalm 63:1-8

Luke 13:1-9

March 4, 2007

Defining "Neighbor"

Guest Preacher - Rev. Cally Rogers-Witte, UCC Wider Church Ministries

Genesis 15:1-12

Psalm 27

Luke 10:25-37

February 25, 2007 Beginning or Ending

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 

Luke 4:1-13

February 18, 2007 Harnessing the Holy

Exodus 34:29-35

Luke 9:28-36

February 11, 2007

Theirs is the Kingdom - Guest Preacher - Kelli Parrish Lucas

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Luke 6:17-26

February 4, 2007 You are Worthy

Isaiah 6:1-8

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Luke 5:1-11

January 28, 2007 Living Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Luke 4:21-30

January 21, 2007 United In Christ

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21

January 14, 2007

Pulpit Exchange Sunday

Metaphors for Life's Goodness - Rev. Jim Mowry

Isaiah 62:1-5

John 2:1-11

January 7, 2007 Stump The Rev. - No Sermon Available

Isaiah 43:1-7

Luke 3:15-17

2006 SERMONS

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Date Title Scripture
December 31, 2006 Carols and Stories - No Sermon

Colossians 3:12-17

Luke 2:41-52

Christmas Eve Service Beyond Perfection

Isaiah 9:2-7

Luke 2:1-20

December 24, 2006 Do You See What I See?

Micah 5:2-5a

Luke 1:39-55

December 17, 2006

What Should We Do?

Philippians 4:4-7

Luke 3:7-18

December 10, 2006

Children's Christmas Pageant

No Sermon Available

Philippians 1:3-11

Luke 3:1-6

December 3, 2006 People Get Ready

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Luke 21:25-36

November 26, 2006

Mission: Kingdom of God

by Kelli Parrish Lucas

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

Revelation 1:4-8

November 19, 2006

Thanksgiving Sunday

When They Don’t Live Happily Ever After

1 Samuel 1:4-20

Mark 13:1-8

November 12, 2006 Without Restraint

Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17

Mark 12:38-44

November 5, 2006 Set Us Free - Let Light Shine

Isaiah 25:6-9

John 11:32-44

October 29, 2006

Eyes That Can See

Job 42:1-6, 10-17

Mark 10:46-52

October 22, 2006

Guest Speaker at Congregational Church of La Jolla

Musings of a Comma Momma

Presented by Santina Poor

Luke 15: 11-24

Psalm 145: 1-9

October 22, 2006

Phases in Life's Journey

Genesis 32:22-31

Luke 24:13-31

October 15, 2006

Jesus Has Words for You

Guest: Rev. Wilson Gene Parks

Job 23:1-9

Mark 10:17-31

October 8, 2006

Joys are Flowing Like a River

Guest: Rev. Wilson Gene Parks

Psalm 107

Mark 2:1-12

October 1, 2006

World Communion Sunday

Bring It!

Guest: Ron Buford

Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29

Mark 9:38-50

September 24, 2006

On Dealing with Storms

Guest: Rev. Dr. John Rawlings

1 Samuel 17:1a-11

Mark 7:1-8

September 17, 2006

Together

Guest: Reggie Avant

Solomon 7:26-8:1

Mark 8:27-38

September 10, 2006

Hope Shall Bloom

Delivered by Rev. Dr. Joe Sandven

Isaiah 35:4-7a, 10

Mark 7:24-37

September 3, 2006

Battling Civil Religion

Last in a series on the Lord's Prayer

James 1:17-25

Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

August 27, 2006 Are You Saved?

Sixth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

Ephesians 6:10-20

John 6:56-69

August 20, 2006 Confession - Who's to Blame?

Fifth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

Ephesians 5:15-20

John 6:51-58

August 13, 2006

Can You Sleep When the Wind Blows?

Guest Preacher: Rev. Ruth Bruland

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

John 6:35-51

August 6, 2006

Bodensee and Galilee

Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Joe Sandven

Psalm 95:1-7a

Matthew 14:22-33

July 30, 2006

Daily Bread or Costco Christianity?

Fourth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

Ephesians 3:14-21

John 6:1-21

July 23, 2006

VBS Sunday

No Sermon Available

Ephesians 2:12-22

Mark 6:30-34

July 16, 2006

Crash Helmet Christianity - The Politics of Prayer

Third in a series on the Lord's Prayer

Psalm 24 

Ephesians 1:3-14

July 9, 2006

Who, What, and Where?

Second in a series on the Lord's Prayer

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10

Mark 6:1-13

July 2, 2006

Whose Prayer is it Anyway?

First in a series on the Lord's Prayer

2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27

Mark 5:21-43

June 25, 2006

Music Appreciation Sunday No Sermon Available

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23

Mark 4:35-41

June 18, 2006 Something God Alone Can See

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13

Mark 4:26-34

June 11, 2006 How We Respond to God's Call

Isaiah 6:1-8

John 3:1-17

June 4, 2006 A Conspiracy of Harmony

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Acts 2:1-21

May 28, 2006 Prayer and Power

Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. John Rawlings

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

John 17:6-19

May 21, 2006 The Gift of Friendship

1 John 5:1-6

John 15:9-17

May 14, 2006 Extravagant Welcome - Evangelical Courage

1 John 4:7-21

Acts 8:26-40

May 7, 2006 Hey, I Recognize That Voice

1 John 3:16-24

John 10:11-15, 24-28

April 30, 2006 You Are Witnesses To These Things Acts 3:12-19
Luke 24:36b-48
April 23, 2006

Happy Birthday - Easter!

Guest Preacher: Ruth Bruland

1 John 1:1-2:2

John 20:19-31

April 16, 2006

Easter Sunday

This Son of Mine was Dead ... And Now Is Alive!

Isaiah 25:6-9

Mark 16:1-8

April 9, 2006

Palm Sunday

A Cautious Ride

Philippians 2:5-11

Mark 11:1-11

April 2, 2006 We Want To See Jesus

Jeremiah 31:31-34

John: 12:20-33

March 26, 2006 You Raise Me Up

Numbers 21:4-9

John 3:14-21

March 19, 2006

The Ten What?

Exodus 20:1-17

John 2:13-22

March 12, 2006

OGHS at Work in the World

Guest preacher: Rev. Dan Romero

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

Matthew 25:31-45

March 5, 2006 Heading Into the Unknown Genesis 9:8-17

Mark 1:9-15

February 26, 2006

Razzle Dazzle 'Em

2 Kings 2:1-12

Mark 9:2-9

February 19, 2006

Paralyzed in So Many Ways

Isaiah 43:18-25

Mark 2:1-12

February 12, 2006 Cured or Healed?

2 Kings 5:1-14

Psalms 30

Mark 1:40-45

February 5, 2006 Staying on Message Isaiah 40:21-31

Mark 1:29-39

January 29, 2006 Power vs. Authority Deut 18:15-20
Mark 1:21-28
January 22, 2006 That's A Tough One To Swallow Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Mark 1:14-20
January 15, 2006
Pulpit Exchange Sunday Christian Fellowship United Church of Christ
God is Still Speaking - Words We May Not Want to Hear 1 Sam 3:1-20
John 1:43-51
January 8, 2006 We Were Baptized Too Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11
January 1, 2006 Stump The Rev. - No Sermon Available  

2005 SERMONS

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Date Title Scripture
December 25, 2005 My Favorite Gift - No Sermon Available  
December 18, 2005 Nothing Will Be Impossible With God Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
December 11, 2005 Children's Christmas Program - "Letters"  
December 4, 2005
- Rev. Laurie O'Reilly
Desert Longing Isaiah 40:1-9
Mark 1:1-8
November 27, 2005
- Advent Sunday
The Complicated Covenant Isaiah 64:1-9
Mark 13:24-37
November 20, 2005 God's Judgment - Our Response Ezekiel 34:1-16, 20-24
Matthew 25:31-46
November 13, 2005
- Pledge Sunday
Destined For Salvation 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matt 25:14-30
November 6, 2005 - All Saint's Sunday Communion by Intinction The Saints Are Among Us - The Realm of God is Here 1Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
October 30, 2005 - Reformation Sunday Call to Action - Stewardship Emphasis You May Be Seated
Joshua 3:7-17,
Matthew 23:1-12

October 23, 2005 Will Our Legacy be Love?
Deuteronomy 34:1-12; 
Matthew 22:34-40
October 16, 2005 Children's Sabbath - No Sermon  
October 9,  2005 Molding, Mediation, and Mercy - Lessons on Leadership
Exodus 32:1-14
Philippians 4:1-9
October 2, 2005
World Communion Sunday
Neighbors In Need Psalm 19; 
Matthew 21:33-46
September 25, 2005 PBPGINFWMY Exodus 17:1-7;
Philippians 2:1-13
September 18, 2005 Grumbling Or Grace Exodus 16:2-15; 
Jonah 3:10-4:11; 
Matthew 20:1-16
September, 11, 2005 In God We Trust Exodus 14:19-31
Matthew 18:21-35
September 4, 2005 God's Promises - Courage in the Struggle United Church of Christ Statement of Faith #5
August 28, 2005 God Calls Us into the Church United Church of Christ Statement of Faith #4
August 21, 2005 God Comes To Us United Church of Christ Statement of Faith #3
August 14, 2005 To Your Deeds We Testify United Church of Christ Statement of Faith #2
August 7, 2005 We Believe In You, Oh God United Church of Christ Statement of Faith #1
July 31, 2005 Ready - One, Two, Three Isaiah 55:1-5; 
Matthew 14:13-21
July 24, 2005 Vacation Bible School Sunday - No Sermon Psalm 128; 
Romans 8:26-39
July 17, 2005 A Precarious Yet Strangely Familiar Place Genesis 28:10-19a; 
Romans 8:12-25
July 10, 2005 Not Available -
Laurie O’Reilly guest preacher
 
July 3, 2005 Keeping Sabbath Psalm 145:8-14; 
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
June 26, 200 All In The Family Psalm 13; 
Matthew 10:34-42
June 19, 2005 Music Appreciation Sunday - No Sermon Psalm 100; 
Matthew 10:24-39
June 12, 2005 Not Available - Technical Issues  
June 5, 2005 Blurring The Lines Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13; 18-26
May 29, 2005 What Kind of House are We Building? Psalm 46; 
Matthew 7:21-29
May 22, 2005
Trinity Sunday
Trinity Psalm 8; 2 
Cor. 13:11-13
May 15, 2005
Pentecost
The Challenge of Understanding Acts 2:1-21
May 8, 2005
Mother's Day
Come To The Table  Acts 1:6-14; 
John 17:1-11
May 1, 2005 Naming Our Unknown God Acts 17: 22-31
April 24, 2005 Stoned or Celebrated Acts 7:55-60; 
1 Peter 2:2-10
April 17, 2005 Graceful Living – Abundant Living - Integrity of Creation Sunday Acts 2:42-47; 
John 10:1-10
April 10, 2005 Recognizing What? Luke 24:13-35
April 3, 2005 Not Available - 
Pilgrim Pines Retreat
 
March 27, 2005 
Easter Sunday
Now that I have Your Attention Matthew 28:1-10
March 20, 2005
Palm Sunday
Interrupted By Grace Matthew 21:1-11, 26:6-13 
March 13, 2005 And Now the Service Begins -  One Great Hour of Sharing Matt 25:31-46; 
Ezek 37:1-14
March 6, 2005 Loved and Chosen 1Sam 16:1-13; Ps 23
February 27, 2005 Is God Among Us . . . Or Not? Ex 17:1-7; Rom 5:1-11
February 20, 2005 The Wind Blows Where it Wills Genesis 12:1-4a; 
John 3:1-17
February 13, 2005 Tempted by Whom? Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Matthew 4:1-11
February 9, 2005
Ash Wednesday
Faith: Private or Public? Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
February 6, 2005
Transfiguration Sunday
Peaks and Valleys Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9
January 23, 2005 Miracle on the Beach Isaiah 9:1-4; 
Matt. 4:12-23
January 16, 2005
MLK Sunday - Pulpit Exchange Sunday - Pioneer/Ocean View
Envisioning the Future Isaiah 49:1-7; Revelation 21:1-5

 

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