The Last Word on Grace, Matthew 20:1-16 In a world where we pull ourselves up by our bootstraps, earn an honest living, and nothing comes for free, the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard jars our thinking. It’s not fair that everyone is paid the same wage! How can this be? The story is […]
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Worship Service – Sunday, July 17, 2022
Mary or Martha? Luke 10:38-42 Rev. James McJunkin, Jr. Philadelphia Baptist Association Executive Minister We will look at the lives and the faith of these women and their relationship to their friend, Jesus. We will examine the tension over providing hospitality to guests in the home and the work of preparation. Why didn’t Mary help Martha […]
Worship Service – Sunday, July 10, 2022
The Table, Matthew 26:17-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Jesus gathered at many a table to break bread with sinners, outcasts, and people of questionable character. He was criticized for the company he kept. On this Sunday, when we gather at Jesus’ table for communion let’s explore the importance of the table in his ministry. Dare we […]
Worship Service – Sunday, July 3, 2022
Love of God and Love of Country, Isaiah 1:17; Romans 12:1-2; James 1:27 As the nation enjoys the July 4 celebrations and festivities it is good to examine our love of God and country. Who comes first? What do we do when the values of our faith conflict with the actions of our country? What […]
Worship Service – Sunday, June 26, 2022
Memento more, memento vivere The Latin phrase ‘memento more, memento vivere’ means “Remember death, remember to live.” As one writer says, “Remembering the former may not be consoling, but doing so can be a catalyst that moves us to live in such a way that we are more grateful for the present, have fewer regrets […]
Worship Service – Sunday, June 19, 2022
Counting or Clothing? Matthew 18:21-22; Colossians 3:12-15 When asked by Peter how many times we are to forgive Jesus replies seventy times seven, in other words over and over again. Forgiveness is not a counting exercise it is more about clothing ourselves with an attitude of love. Let’s look at the forgiveness and why it’s […]