Sermons & Worship from May 2023
The Power of Pentecost
Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-21; Psalm 81:1-5; Acts 2:1-8, 22-24, 38-41 So that we can more clearly appreciate the Christian celebration of Pentecost, we must also understand the setting in which it happened. This is an eventful time in the city of Jerusalem. It is the annual Harvest Festival celebration at the Temple. Two great events, both ordained by God, will happen in the city of Jerusalem this week. This Sunday we celebrate one of those great events, the celebration of Pentecost,…
God’s Syllabus: Justice, Mercy, and Humility
By John Buckwalter, a member of UUC who preaches from time to time. Scripture: Micah 6:1-8 Alfred is a community focused on education. Many of us focus on education for our life work, or are retired from it. We represent many different disciplines, but there’s a tool common to all – the syllabus. I’ve probably put together more than 100 in my career; the most recent was for a computer skills course in Ethiopia 4 years ago. (For non-educators –…
Community Property
A Mother’s Day Sermon by Rick Stephens, a member of UUC who preaches from time to time. Scripture: Luke 1:39-55 I’m not sure of all the various forces or accidents of timing conspired to have me giving a sermon on Mother’s Day, of all days. Aside from not actually being a preacher of any kind, I’m mostly a teacher. Rather than some kind of inspirational message, I usually had something more practical, or even utilitarian in mind for any specific…
Must You Go?
Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 121; Matthew 28:16-20 On the 40th day after the resurrection the physical presence of the Lord upon the earth is completed. It is time for Him to return to his rightful place in glory. It is time for Him to go home. Those who gathered with Jesus on the Mount of Olives that day were there by the special invitation of Jesus himself. This was a very personal time for them. This was a day long…