July 30, 2023
The Lord of Peace—Luke 2:8–15
Rev. Jason Piland
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
(Luke 2:8–9 ESV)
May 21, 2023
Servants—Matthew 20:20–28
Rev. Scott Wright
But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant…
(Matthew 20:25–26a ESV)
April 9, 2023
Who Is To Be Pitied?—1 Corinthians 15:12–19
Rev. Scott Wright
If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
(1 Corinthians 15:19–20 ESV)
March 5, 2023
The Coalition—Genesis 14
Rev. Scott Wright
In the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, these kings made war with Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
(Genesis 14:1–2 ESV)
December 25, 2022
Simeon’s Joy—Luke 2:22–25
Rev. Scott Wright
Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
(Luke 2:25–26 ESV)
December 24, 2022
The Fruit of Her Womb—Luke 1:39–45
Rev. Scott Wright
And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
(Luke 1:41–42 ESV)
November 27, 2022
Admonishment Against Anxiety—Matthew 6:25–34
Mr. Ray Gilliland
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
(Matthew 6:34 ESV)
May 15, 2022
The Foolishness of Christ Crucified—1 Corinthians 1:18–31
Rev. Jason Piland
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
(1 Corinthians 1:18 ESV)
The ordination portion of the service may be found here.
May 1, 2022
Officer Qualifications—1 Timothy 3:1–13
Rev. Scott Wright
The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.
(1 Timothy 3:1 ESV)
April 17, 2022
Job’s Comfort—Job 19:23–27a
Rev. Scott Wright