Sermons on Freedom
May 1: For ME?
Today we begin a 4-week sermon series entitled, “Now and Forever: Viewing the Church Through the Lens of Charles Wesley.” The theme for each Sunday will be based on the days’ lectionary reading from either Acts of Revelation, and supported by the lyrics of a hymn by Charles Wesley. The hymn which will get special focus is “And Can It Be that I Should Gain?” one of Wesley’s most beloved but lesser-sung hymns. Today’s theme is God’s amazing love.…
July 4: For Freedom
Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6, 13-25 A week ago, yesterday, I woke up with the flu. It didn’t take me very long to realize that I would not be able to lead worship the next day. And so, a communication immediately went out to all of my retired colleagues in the congregation to see if anyone was in a place to step in at the last minute. And, obviously, Bob Chapman walked up to the plate and pinch-hit for me and…