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John 2:1-11February 28, 2021Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott As I have mentioned, I have been preaching on the passages that each gospel writer has used to introduce us to Jesus and his ministry, because these opening passages set the tone for everything the gospel writers are about to say.  Authors recognize the power of the … More Miracles

Luke 4:14-22, 31-32February 21, 2021Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott One day in the land of make believe, the pastor of a small church announced during worship that there would be a meeting of the Church Board following the service. After the Postlude, the members of the Board gathered at the back of the sanctuary but … More “He Spoke with Authority”

Matthew 5:1-9February 14, 2021Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott This past Wednesday, the actress Gina Carano lost her job with Lucasfilms.  Carano was on the television series “The Mandalorian,” and for those not familiar with it, the Mandalorian is a show set in the Star Wars universe.  Even those of you who have never watched it … More Peacemakers

Mark 1:35-39    February 7, 2021Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott When I was in seminary, my New Testament professor, Beverly Gaventa, was a young mother of a three year old and I remember during one lecture she described what it was like to juggle child care and teaching.  “A few weeks ago,” she said, “I thought the … More The Main Thing

Mark 1:16-20January 31, 2021Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott “Immediately:  without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once, with no object or space intervening.”  This is the way the dictionary defines the word ‘immediately’ but if you want to see what immediately looks like, just observe Peter, Andrew, James, and John in the first chapter … More And Immediately They Followed

John 1:35-42    January 24, 2021Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott Before I read you today’s scripture, I want to give you a little biblical background so put on your student hats.  Today’s scripture concerns the call of Jesus’ disciples but it is probably not the story that comes to mind when you think of that event.  Most … More Come and See

Matthew 4:1-11January 17, 2021Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott     The theologian Karl Barth once said, “Take your Bible and take your newspaper, and read both,” as a reminder to preachers that sermons must be relevant to current events and that current events should always be seen through the lens of the Bible.  Well, this year, I … More Tempted

I John 2:5-6Mark 1:1-11January 10, 2021Reverend Laurie DeMott It hasn’t been a good week for America.  Granted, America hasn’t had a good week in a long long time but this past week we hit a new low as rioters smashed their way into the Capital building, shouting obscenities and threats, and some carrying the confederate … More Christian Nationalism

Matthew 2:1-12January 3, 2021   Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott Most years, we celebrate the start of a new year with fireworks and gatherings with friends and family, but of course, this year because of the pandemic, things were a bit different.  We had to forego our normal activities, and watch firework displays virtually on our laptops and … More A Resolution

Matthew 2:1-14December 20, 2020Union University ChurchReverend Laurie DeMott This past Monday I finally decorated my house for Christmas, putting up my creches, my Santas, and hanging ornaments on my Christmas tree.   Like most homes, the Christmas tree is the centerpiece of my Christmas decorations.  I rearrange my living room in order to fit a … More The Christmas Tree