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Open Doors, Open Hearts, Open Souls – Welcoming the Stranger
In a world that often divides us, the call to embrace those who are different from us is not just a suggestion; it is a command rooted deeply in scripture. This command is not merely about hospitality; it is about recognizing our shared humanity. Jesus identifies Himself with the immigrant, the marginalized. When we welcome the stranger, we are not just serving them; we are serving Christ Himself. – Govans’ Minister for Racial Justice and Multicultural Engagement, Lea Gilmore’s sermon…
Repentance: An Important Key to the Kingdom
Death is a common denominator for every living being. Only repentance can bring about eternal life and true repentance involves a major change in one’s spiritual direction. Jesus illustrates the parable of the fig tree to warn us that judgement comes to those who do not repent. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ sermon from March, 23, 2025.
Protecting the Sacrifice
As Abram presented a sacrifice before the Lord, he had to protect the sacrifice by chasing away the vultures. As we journey through this season of self-examination and sacrifice, we also must beware of the attacks which may come upon our sacrifices made to the Lord. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins’ sermon from March 16, 2025 (Zoom worship)
A Disciplined Heart
Satan is cunning and persistent in his efforts to tempt believers into sin, especially during times of transition and weakness. Christ gives us all an example of discipline and resistance by standing firm on the Word of God – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from March 9, 2025 (Zoom worship)
A Glimpse Into Future Glory – Transfiguration Sunday
Jesus gives 3 of His disciples, and ultimately every believer, a glimpse of the Kingdom of God and its future glory. The transfiguration of Christ along with the glowing appearance of Moses and Elijah (who have been gone for hundreds of years), should heighten the hopes of every believer about the future glory that awaits us beyond this life. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from March 2, 2025.
Lighting Issues
The message of love, inclusivity, acceptance, repentance, justice and forgiveness represent the Gospel light shining from within our new sanctuary artwork. A reflection of those same Gospel lights should also be present within our own personal live.
It’s Personal
We welcomed Rev. Laura Ingersol to our pulpit on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The focus of her sermon is the idea that equity and justice are not just the work of leaders, it’s personal, and it takes all of us to help make our world what we want it to be. She used stories from her group pilgrimage to sites important to the Civil Rights Movement to illustrate the point. Laura was ordained in 1985 and over the course of…
Jubilant Justice, Powerful Peace & Radical Love
As we celebrate the dedication of the new sanctuary artwork, join Minister of Racial Justice and Multicultural Engagement, Lea Gilmore as she reflects on Jesus’ call to practice a powerful peace, seek jubilant justice and embrace a radical love! – Sermon from Sanctuary City Parts I & II dedication service on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Reparative Justice
Rev. David Harris’ sermon from February 2, 2025 about the need for Reparative Justice.
HOPE Sermon Series: Empowerment to Effectiveness
Christ has empowered His followers with resources, tools and gifts according to our unique abilities. This parable reminds us that successful implementation of our gifts requires faithfulness, diligence, and the ability to work effectively with others. In contrast, the reward for faithlessness, laziness, and the lack of commitment was condemnation.
HOPE Sermon Series: Pain to Perseverance
Pastor Ron’s the third sermon in his “HOPE” sermon series focuses on the letter “P” – Pain to Perseverance. As we remember the legacy of Reverend. Dr. Martin Luther King, we must also remember that weapons formed against the children of God may cause us grief and pain, but will not ultimately prosper. Similarly, the dreams of those who walk in the light of Christ, cannot be destroyed with weapons of pain and darkness.
HOPE Sermon Series: Oppression to Optimism
Perseverance in prayer is essential, especially during difficult times. God’s faithfulness should give us tremendous optimism during those challenging seasons of our lives. – Rev. Dr. Ron Hankins sermon from January 12, 2025.