Spirit-Infused Human
Date: May 13, 2018
Scripture: John 3:1-10
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
Scripture: John 3:1-10
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
Sermons
Fake It ‘Til You Make It!
Date: April 22, 2018
Scripture: Romans 8:14-26
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman
Scripture: Romans 8:14-26
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman
Years ago, I was amused by the woman who pointed out that the Trinity is not an Old Man, a Young Man, and a Bird. And, since then, I have thought about part of God the Holy Spirit reveals. Father Richard Rohr has a wonderful litany of the Holy Spirit that lists many names for … read
Holy Spirit: Lady Wisdom?
Date: April 15, 2018
Scripture: Proverbs 1 and 31, excerpted
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
Scripture: Proverbs 1 and 31, excerpted
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
Twenty-something years ago, when I was in seminary going through the care process of becoming ordained, I was meeting with the Presbytery committee that oversaw us ministerial candidates. They were examining me via my statement of faith, in which I had described God, who; Jesus, who; and the Holy Spirit, which. Well, there was this … read
The Best Joke Ever
Date: April 8, 2018
Scripture: Psalm 133; 1 John 1, 2; John 20:19-29
Preacher: Rev. Eileen Parfrey
Scripture: Psalm 133; 1 John 1, 2; John 20:19-29
Preacher: Rev. Eileen Parfrey
The sermon we usually hear for this passage is about Thomas—his doubting or not. But the preaching theme at Westminster this Eastertide until Pentecost is “Who is the Holy Spirit?” So I’m a tiny bit smug about getting to preach this Second Sunday of Easter, because the traditional gospel lesson for this day is this … read
Easter Sermon
Date: April 1, 2018
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
Presbyterian pastor and scholar Craig Barnes says this about Easter. “No one is ever ready to encounter Easter until he or she has spent time in the dark place where hope cannot be seen. Easter is the last thing we are expecting. And that is why it terrifies us. This day is not about bunnies, … read
Jesus: A Life in Love
Date: March 25, 2018
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
This morning we’re going to take a look at Jesus, which seems an appropriate thing to do at the beginning of our Holy Week. It’s a big picture look, a look from far away – the kind the astronauts have when they’re in space and see the earth as the sum of its parts, and … read