Strength for the Journey Psalm 121 1I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? 2My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. 3He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.…
Thanks to everyone who came, and if you couldn’t, consider taking time to experience this piece in person. It’s a powerful witness to the love and humanity of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King.
Difficult Questions Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 15The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. 16And the Lord God commanded the man, “You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; 17but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall…
The good news is that we’ve got great folks in place to help, and the bad news is that these things take time and approvals and care. So please be patient with everyone involved and focus on the great news that we can keep using many spaces at Pilgrim, including our sanctuary.
Signs Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with…
Elevating Our Game Matthew 5:21-37 21“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a…
The truth is, the people of these regions are always hit harder. I felt guilty worrying over our water damage at Pilgrim Church this week. I felt guiltier as the death toll in Syria and Turkey passed the 7000 mark, and it’s not even the whole story.
Faith in Action for All to See Matthew 5:13-20 13“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15No one after…
Criticizing and Energizing Micah 6:1-8 6Hear what the Lord says: Rise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord, and you enduring foundations of the earth; for the Lord has a controversy with his people, and he will contend with Israel. 3“O…
This week, my sermon will focus on how we take the lesson of Micah 6:8 and apply it to our lives and to our church. I hope to see you in worship Sunday at 10 am!