Sermons & Worship from July 2023

Gentleness in an Age of Rage

By Dr. Jonathan Case Dr. Case is Professor of Theology at Houghton University. Previously he served as Lecturer in Theological Studies at Kingsley College, Melbourne (Australia) and as a pastor in western Oklahoma. Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Groaning with Purpose

By Dr. Marc Smithers Marc Smithers lives in Belfast with his wife, Ailie, their two kids, and their border collie, Fly. He attends the Sojourner’s Mennonite Fellowship in Belfast, NY and serves on its leadership team. He holds a master’s in higher education and a doctorate in organizational leadership. He currently works as a grants researcher after serving fourteen years in student affairs. Scripture: Romans 8:12-25

On the Resurrection of the Body and Knowing in Full

By Sarah Jacoby Murphy Sarah earned a B.A. from Houghton University and M.Div from Duke Divinity School. She has spent most of her career working in the nonprofit sector and has a particular interest in the areas of immigration and the environment. Scripture: I Corinthians 13:8-13; John 20:1-2, 11-18 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts be pleasing to you, O God. For you are our Rock and our Redeemer, the one who…

On Knowing in Part and the Things that Remain

By Sarah Jacoby Murphy Sarah earned a B.A. from Houghton University and M.Div from Duke Divinity School. She has spent most of her career working in the nonprofit sector and has a particular interest in the areas of immigration and the environment. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13; Matthew 25:31-40 It is good to be back with all of you! This is my third time preaching here, and each time I visit I am struck by the warmth and hospitality of your…

Passion Fruits

By Dr. Mark Borchert An ordained minister, Mark Borchert is a Professor of Business and Communication and the Dean of Management and Creative Arts at Houghton University. Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25