Lectionary ReadingsSermon Text: Acts 2:1-21
Sermon Title: “All”
Sermon Notes: This is the story of the day of Pentecost. Listen for something you have never noticed before. Open your imagination to the sights and sounds of that moment in time and be filled with a fresh spirit. Life would be easier if the Holy Spirit only troubled other people, but God [...]
Sermon Text: Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Sermon Title: “The Crowd”
Sermon Notes: Luke describes how the earliest disciples replaced Judas among the 12. As we listen to their process, might it be useful to consider the way that we choose wise leaders in our congregations? The message of “no partiality” comes through loud and clear again. The first community of believers [...]
Sermon Text: Acts 10:44-48
Sermon Title: “And the Gentiles Too”
Sermon Notes: This text can startle us out of our complacency and our expectations about who is and who is not acceptable to God. What group of people might we substitute for the Gentiles? Our whole history of faith reminds us that all creatures are equally beloved of God. [...]
May 10th is One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday at TLPC. Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God’s love with people experiencing need. Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement, and community development that help people find safe refuge, [...]
Sermon Text: John 10:11-18
Sermon Title: “Hungry Like the Wolf”
Sermon Notes: This passage, with its allusions to Jesus’ death and resurrection, underscores the intimacy and fidelity with which Jesus cares for his followers. Our Good Shepherd promises us his presence, not necessarily his protection. Jesus’ crucifixion should come as no surprise given his ministry. Jesus spoke openly about the [...]
