Sermons from April 2025
After Easter Now What? Faith, Not Fear!
Truly, He has Risen! But now that the lilies are inevitably wilting and the chocolate bunnies have been devoured, Minister Lea Gilmore delivers an inspirational sermon asking “Now what?” What does it mean to live in the aftermath of Easter, to embrace a life of faith instead of one paralyzed by fear? – Minister Lea Gilmore’s sermon from April 27, 2025.
Death Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
Mary Magdalene went to the tomb of Christ still living in the pain, death and misery of Friday night. Even when a now risen Jesus had appeared to her, she did not recognize Him, still grappling with the pain of Friday night. How often do we as believers, miss out on the blessings of Jesus Christ because of our inability to let go of the pain from Friday night? – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ Easter Sermon – April 20, 2025
This Is Now
As we navigate a complex political and global climate, we turn to the voice of contemporary composers. This special presentation by the Govans Chancel Choir and guests musicians, pianist Nelda Clelland and singers Natanya Brennan, Elisheva Pront, and Patrick Klink was presented during our Palm Sunday worship service and features all new works that respond to the world around us, offering fresh perspectives and emotional depth through contemporary music. This concert includes all news works by living composers such as…
What’s That Smell?
At Mary & Martha’s home in Bethany, there are multiple fragrances filling the room; Mary’s alabaster jar of perfume and Judas’ jar of jealousy & hypocrisy. Everyone around Jesus isn’t projecting the same scent. What spiritual scent are we emanating? – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ sermon from April 6, 2025