Re-Membering
Ephesians 1:11-23 Luke 6: 20-31 November 3, 2013 by Ken Dale Communities of faith that mark All Saints usually focus on remembering those of their church family who have passed during the past year ? more specifically since the first …
AMAZING GRACE
Luke 18:9-17 October 27, 2013 by Ken Dale ? ? ? ? ? ? At the close of last Sunday?s sermon it was mentioned that life that is really life is prayerful life.? Our gospel lesson this morning presents two …
The Stewardship Sermon
I Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 21:1-4 October 20, 2013 by Ken Dale While it is most certainly true – especially in such matters as these – if all goes according to schedule this Wednesday morning I should become a grandfather. In …
String Theory: The Message
Laity Sunday, Second Congregational Church in Newcastle October 13, 2013 by Dr. John Price ?String Theory.?? We?ve heard a lot about it in recent years, much of it beyond our comprehension.? I am indebted to George Wilmot who has both …
Got Faith?
II Timothy 1:1-14? Luke 17:5-10 October 6, 2013 by Ken Dale Had the Apostle Paul been born in a different time, perhaps, he could be credited with that phrase ?it takes a village.?? He speaks of the life of faith …
Bucket List?
I Timothy 6:6-19 ?Luke 16:19-31 September 29, 2013 by Ken Dale So how are we doing with that image of the clay in the hands of the potter?? I would guess today?s readings, especially the gospel story, could be as …
Shaped Through Prayer
1 Timothy 2:1-7 by Laurie Chandler September 22, 2013 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a …
Shaped to Serve
I Timothy 1:12-17? Luke 15:1-10 By Ken Dale September 15, 2013 ? ? ? ? ? ? It often seems that one of the greatest challenges in sermon creation is the beginning.? Not this past week.? First thing Tuesday morning …
In The Potter’s Hands
Jeremiah 18:1-11 By Ken Dale September 8, 2013 So where shall we go with this often comforting passage – an image of God as the Potter and God’s people, Israel, as the clay. What is our image of a potter. …
Take and Give – Give and Take
by Ken Dale Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14 What a mix of common sense and wisdom. Jesus advises ?when you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished …