“Just do it!” Matthew 28:16-20 The scene is a mountaintop. Any time you have a mountaintop scene in the Bible, get ready for something big! Remember where Moses met God to get the 10 commandments? A mountaintop. The prophet Elijah ran away up a mountain when all looked lost for him and God showed…
Perfection Growing into Salvation1 Peter 2:2-10May 22, 2011 — Jerusalem UCCIt’s always a special day to celebrate Confirmation. Alissa, we rejoice with you today as you make public your affirmation of your baptism as you keep on taking steps of faith throughout your life.Those of us who have already made Confirmation promises remember today our…
Lakshmi Mandala of Wealth and Abundance John 10:1-10; Acts 2:42-47May 15, 2011 — Jerusalem UCC Remember Easter?Merely three weeks ago, we gathered here to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Remember Easter? Easter was a great celebration of the resurrection of Jesus the Christ. Easter is more than a celebration of what happened to Jesus. Yes,…
Luke 24:13-35; Acts 2:14a, 36-41May 8, 2011 — Jerusalem UCC (Palmerton PA) The Child by the Church Door Cleopas and his wife were confused. They were walking to the town of Emmaus, trying to sort out what had happened the past few days. In deep conversation they were, and then this stranger joined them —…
Tidings of Comfort & Joy 