DateDecember 25, 2016
December 24, 2016 (Christmas Eve 8:00pm Service)
December 24, 2016 (Christmas Eve 5:00pm Service)
December 18, 2016
December 11, 2016 (3rd Sunday of Advent)
December 4, 2016 (2nd Sunday of Advent)
November 27, 2016 (1st Sunday of Advent)
November 20, 2016
November 13, 2016
November 6, 2016
October 30, 2016
October 23, 2016
October 16, 2016 October 9, 2016
October 2, 2016 (World Communion Sunday)
September 25, 2016
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September 11, 2016
September 4, 2016
August 28, 2016
August 21, 2016
August 14, 2016
August 7, 2016
July 31, 2016
July 24, 2016
July 17, 2016
July 10, 2016 July 3, 2016
June 19, 2016
June 5, 2016
May 29, 2016
May 22, 2016
May 15, 2016 (Pentecost)
May 8, 2016
May 1, 2016
April 24, 2016
April 17, 2016
April 10, 2016
April 3, 2016
March 27, 2016 (Easter)
March 20, 2016 (Palm/Passion Sunday)
March 13, 2016
March 6, 2016
February 28, 2016
February 21, 2016 February 14, 2016
February 7, 2016 January 31, 2016
January 24, 2016
January 17, 2016
January 10, 2016
January 3, 2016
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DescriptionBill O'Connell and Deb Lindamood: "Bethlehem, PA." This dramatic dialogue, presented on Christmas Day, is based on Matthew 2:1-11
This sermon, delivered at the Candlelight Communion Service and based on Luke 2:1-14, explores the history and meaning of the carol "Silent Night."
Our third annual Intergenerational Live Nativity program. We tell the Christmas story with human and animal actors.
Intergenerational Christmas Program. We recorded the entire program from beginning to end! Includes wonderful performances from a men's choir, a women's choir, the full choir, the Praise Team, and the Bells (ringing "Carol of the Bells"!). Many thanks to co-directors Jennifer Shide and Brittany Fetrow!
Bill O'Connell: "Joy to the World." This sermon, third in the "Christ in the Carols" series, is based on Psalm 98 and Luke 2:8-20.
Bill O'Connell: "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Morning." This sermon, based on Matthew 2:1-18, is the second in the Advent series "Christ in the Carols."
Bill O'Connell: "O Little Town of Bethlehem." This sermon, based on Micah 5:1-5, is the first in the Advent series "Christ in the Carols."
Bill O'Connell: "For the Joy of It!" This sermon, based on 2 Corinthians 9:1-7, is the third and final in the "Forward in Faith" Series.
Bill O'Connell: "Forward in Love." This sermon, based on 1 John 4:7-12, 16-21, is the second in the “Forward in Faith” Sermon Series.
Bill O'Connell: "Fear and Faith Among the Saints." This sermon, based on Matthew 25:14-30, is the first in the “Forward in Faith” Series.
Bill O'Connell: "A Story to Tell." This is the eighth and final sermon in the "Evangelistic Attitudes" series. This sermon is based on Psalm 66:8-20 and Acts, chapter 26.
Bill O'Connell: "Hospitality: An Awesome Welcome." This sermon, based on Luke 15:11-23, discusses the basis for and practice of hospitality in the church.
Bill O'Connell: "Come and See Christianity." This sermon, the sixth in the "Evangelistic Attitudes" series, explores the importance of the ministry of invitation. It is based on John 1:35-51.
Bill O'Connell: "Pray for Me!" This sermon, the fifth in the "Evangelistic Attitudes" series, explores the importance of praying for those in our natural network of relationships. It is based on Colossian 4:2-6.
Bill O'Connell: "The Carpenter." Through story and scripture (2 Corintians 5:14-21), this sermon explores the ministry of reconciliation.
Bill O'Connell: "Hot for God," based on Revelation 3:14-22. Third in the "Evangelistic Attitudes" sermon series.
Bill O'Connell: "Foundations," based on Matthew 2:1-12 (no, that's not a typo!)
Bill O'Connell: "Rugby Evangelism." This sermon, based on Psalm 78:1-10 and Mark 10:13-16, is the first in the "Evangelistic Attitudes" sermon series. It explores vitally important job of passing the faith to the next generation.
Rev. Bill O'Connell: "The Good Stuff." Based on Luke 10:38-42, the story of Mary and Martha.
Rev. Bill O'Connell: "When Your Spirit Faints." This sermon, based on Psalm 142 is the fourth and final in the "Songs of the Heart" series.
Rev. Dr. David B. Madsen: "Baggage Tender Power,” based on 1 Samuel 30:1-25 and Matthew 25:31-40. Many thanks to Rev. Madsen for filling in while Pastor Bill was on vacation!
Rev. Dr. David Madsen: “Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy,” based on Psalm 23 and John 2:1-11.
Bill O'Connell: "Forgetting Something?" This sermon, based on Psalm 103, is the eighth sermon in the "Songs of the Heart" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Under His Wings." This sermon, the seventh in the "Songs of the Heart" series, explores God's longing to be a shelter for all who call to his name. It is based on Psalm 91.
Bill O'Connell: "A Time To Mourn." This sermon, based on Psalm 77 and Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, explores the seasons of mourning and the accompanying tasks of each. Please feel free to pass this link on to anyone who has recently undergone a loss in their life.
Just a few of our 31 VBS participants were able to be with us in worship this morning, but they did a great job! Here they do three songs for the congregation. Kathy Lambert did a super job introducing the songs and explaining what we did this week.
Bill O'Connell: "The Bible from A to Z." This sermon, based on selections from Psalm 119, is the fifth in the "Songs of the Heart" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Though the Earth Should Change." This sermon, based on Psalm 46 & Hebrews 12.28, is the fourth in the "Songs of the Heart: series. We live in a an age of unprecedented change that results in tremendous anxiety. This sermon delves into change and how we can cope with it.
Bill O'Connell: "Overboard." This sermon, presented during our outdoor "Green Days" service, explores humanity's lost identity and it's impact on the environment. It is based on Psalm 8, the second of our "Songs of the Heart" series.
Bill O'Connell: "To Tree or Not To Tree." This sermon, based on Psalm 1, explores two pathways of life. This is the first in the "Songs of the Heart" series.
This is the final sermon in the "Seven Simple Truths About Life" sermon series. It is based on Ecclesiastes 2:9-11 and Matthew 16:24-27.
Graduate Ben Wilson shares some reflections on growing up in St Paul. His texts were 2 Timothy 3:14-15 and Matthew 13:1-9
Pastor Ekram Kachu, "Child of God," based on Romans 8:14-17. Ekram is the pastor of First Arabic Presbyterian Church. This was the first part of a Pentecost Pulpit exchange with that church. You may also read Pastor Kachu's sermon here.
Bill O'Connell: "As You Think, So You Shall Become." This sermon, based on Philippians 4:4-8, is the sixth in the "Seven Simple Truths About Life" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Be an Overcomer," based on 2 Corintians 4:1, 8-15 and Mark 2:3-5.
Bill O'Connell: "Life's Not Fair!" Based on Matthew 20:1-16. This is the fourth in the "Seven Simple Truths About Life" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Man (Woman) Up! This sermon, based on Proverbs 28:13 and Matthew 5:21-24, will explore the need to take responsibility for our actions and what we can do when others don’t.
Bill O'Connell: "The Golden Rule" is the second sermon in the "Seven Simple Truths" sermon series. Based on Matthew 17:9.
Bill O'Connell: "He/She Who Laughs Last..." is the first sermon in the "Seven Simple Truths" sermon series. Based on Genesis 18_1-15 and 21:1-6.
Bill O'Connell: “V Is For Victory!” is the concluding sermon in our “24 Hours that Changed the World” series. Based on Mark 15:42-16:6.
Bill O'Connell: "What Is It To You, O Ye Who Pass By?" This is sermon, the sixth in the "24 Hours That Changed the World" Lenten series, describes Jesus' crucifixion and explores it's significance for those in Jesus' day and ourselves. It is based on Mark 15:25-39.
Elder Dennis Meyer: "The Torture and Humiliation of the King," based on Mark 15:15b-23.
Bill O'Connell: "Jesus, Barabas, and Pilate. This sermon, the fourth in the "24 Hours that Changed the World" Lenten series, is based on Mark 15:1-15.
Bill O'Connell: "Condemned by the Righteous." This sermon, based on Mark 14:53-72 explores the dangers of being religious and the need for us to speak up in the face of evil.
Bill O'Connell: "The Garden of Gethsemane." Second in the "24 Hours that Changed the World" series. Based on Mark 14:32-42.
Bill O'Connell: "The Lord's Supper." This was the first topic in our “24 Hours that Changed the World” Lenten Study. It was based on Mark 14:12-25.
This sermon, based on Galatians 5:13-15, is the fifth and final sermon in the "Life Together: 'One Anothering' One Another" series. This sermon, based on Colossians 3:12-15 and Matthew 18:21-35, is the fourth in the "Life Together: 'One Anothering' One Another" series. We all know that we should forgive, but why? How? And what do we do when things get messy?
This sermon, based on Ephesians 4:1-6, explores the admonition to bear with one another. It is the third in the "Life Together: 'One Anothering' One Another" series.
This sermon, based on Hebrews 10:19-25 and Acts 4:32-7, 9:26-30, 11:19-26, explores how we can encourage and build one another up. This is the second in the "Life Together: "One Anothering" On Another" series.
This sermon, based on John 13:34-35 and Romans 12:4-15, explores the most foundational command of the Bible's "one anothers": love one another. This is the first in the "Life Together: "One Anothering" On Another" series.
Rev. Dave Madsen: "Be Careful About Being Nice to Prophets" (2016-01-03)
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