Sermons
- Sermon By: The Rev Jeff Lackie
- Categories: Sunday Worship
The search for ‘God’s will’ in our actions doesn’t end with that line in the Lord’s Prayer – it begins there. We are encouraged to seek out the evidence of God at work, whether in the natural world or among and within the diversity of the human family. And the epistles give us occasionally clues: landmarks, if you will, that help us navigate this challenge. “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is…”
Jesus follows God’s leading to the places of power and influence – and shakes them to their core. Sabbath laws are still a point of contention. Since my arrival I have heard from folks who would remind me that before Sunday shopping (and Sunday sports) this congregation was ‘bursting at the seams.’
Is Sunday activity entirely to blame? Do we only need to go back to the ‘thrilling days of yesteryear (that is to say, 1992) and all will be restored?
By now you won’t be surprised to hear me say NO. going back is not something that fixes things. Eli knows his time is u, and no amount of wishing will change what has happened. Jesus is more direct: Sabbath is for us – the day is the day. What do you choose to do with it?
- Sermon By: The Rev Jeff Lackie
Did you wince a little when the gospel puts those words in Jesus’ mouth? You should. It’s a horrible, dehumanizing thing to say. But Jesus is reflecting that entirely despicable human tendency to dismiss what we don’t understand. Gentiles, pagans, lepers, women; those with different languages and customs and cultures; those who worship in ways we don’t expect or understand.
- Sermon By: The Rev Jeff Lackie
Bringing new life into tired old bones – giving fresh energy to weary warriors – revealing new ways to declare old promises. The Spirit is not a single-minded entity.
- Sermon By: Mary Jane Bissett
- Categories: Sunday Worship
Prepare to be inspired and uplifted during our upcoming live online stream of the Sunday sermon on November 19th, 2023, at 10:30 am, exclusively on St. Marys Presbyterian Church’s Facebook page …
- Categories: Sunday Worship
Prepare to be inspired and uplifted during our upcoming live online stream of the Sunday sermon on November 19th, 2023, at 10:30 am, exclusively on St. Marys Presbyterian Church’s Facebook page …