This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength. -1 Corinthians 1:25 (Preached on Sunday, March 4, 2018) I would like to begin this sermon by reading you a letter from “Jordan Management Consultants”, located in Jerusalem. It is addressed […]
A sermon preached by The Rev. Robert C. Snyder February 25, 2018 Last week’s Old Testament lesson focused on God’s covenant with Noah after the flood. This week we turn to the covenant between God and Abraham and Sarah, which provides the initial foundation of the Hebrew people who trace their origin back to Abraham […]
After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the message of God: “Times up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message.” -Mark 9:7 (Preached on Sunday, February 18, 2018) A taxi driver and a minister arrive at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter says to the taxi driver, “Take this silken […]
Just then a light-radiant cloud enveloped them, and from deep in the cloud, a voice: “This is my son, marked by my love. Listen to him.” -Mark 9:7 (Preached on Sunday, February 11, 2018) The traditional location in Israel for the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus is Mount Tabor. It is located about 10 […]
But those who wait for God shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. -Isaiah 40:31 (Preached on Sunday, February 4, 2018) Picture a woman named Marcie who has been praying. She’s been praying for health and healing, […]
Jesus shut him up: “Quiet! Get out of him!” -Mark 1:25 (Preached on Sunday, January 28, 2018) What was the matter with that man in the synagogue? We may never know. The Bible does not specify what the evil spirit is, but we can imagine some possibilities: Depression, which runs rampant world-wide; Bi-polar disorder, which […]
“Time’s up! God’s kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message.” – Mark 1:15 (Preached on Sunday, January 21, 2018) Simon, Andrew, James and John are the poster children for those who eagerly embrace the call from God and the responsibilities that come with it. Jesus is just “passing along” the lakeshore […]
Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” – John 1:46 (Preached on Sunday, January 14, 2018) We live with this illusion that people had it made in the good old days of the biblical stories. Those were the days, when the voice of God […]
And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” -Mark 1:11 (Preached on Sunday, January 07, 2018) What voices are you listening to as the New Year begins? There are plenty of voices of gloom and doom warning of impending disaster. They blare at us […]
So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. […]