Sermons & Worship from October 2022
Back to the Future – UUC
Scripture: Isaiah 42:8-10a; Psalm 62:5-8; Philippians 3:10-16 We recently celebrated the centennial year of this church. What a great history; what a great heritage! But what is next? What is the future to look like? Now, as we honor the past, this is our opportunity to embrace the future. Think about what it is like to embrace your children or your grandchildren. Embracing the future of this 100-year-old congregation includes wrapping our arms around whatever that will be and holding…
Prayer, Patience, and Perseverance
A Biblical Example of Choosing a Leader Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; 1 Thessalonians There are many reasons why a people may find themselves needing to search for a new leader. In our text today we find that there was the need for a replacement for the King of Israel. We also know that God was already preparing the person whom God would choose to become the next King. The nation of Israel was ruled as a theocracy, a…
Life Flight
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17; Isaiah 40:28 – 31: Psalm 121; Romans 8:35, 37-38 The strength and the majesty of Eagles in flight is a wonder to behold. There is an island in the Mississippi River north of St. Louis that is a nesting place for eagles. One can go there and stand on the bank of the river and watch the eagles as they fly onto and off of the island. Eagles are giant birds with great wing spans that lift…
Honoring the Past; Embracing the Future
Scripture: Matthew 13:52 First of all, I want to thank the Centennial Committee for inviting me to be a part of worship today. It’s been wonderful to see you all again and to have the chance to play bells (one of my favorite things) and to sing with the Bluegrass Band. Last night’s dinner program was a lot of fun and Dave Porter and the Committee should be commended for the amount of work that went into the night, especially…
