DATEDecember 16, 2018, third Sunday of Advent
December 9, 2018
December 2, 2018, first Sunday of Advent.
November 25, 2018
November 18, 2018
November 11, 2018
November 4, 2018
October 28, 2018
Octbober 21, 2018
October 7, 2018
September 30, 2018
September 23, 2018
September 16, 2018
September 9, 2018
September 2, 2018
August 26, 2018
August 19, 2018
August 12, 2018
July 15, 2018
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May 20, 2018 (Pentecost)
May 13, 2018
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April 29, 2018
April 22, 2018
April 15, 2018
April 8, 2018 (Holy Humor)
April 8, 2018 (Holy Humor)
April 1, 2018 (Easter)
March 25, 2018 (Palm Sunday)
March 18, 2018 (Fifth Sunday of Lent)
March 11, 2018 (Fourth Sunday of Lent)
March 4, 2018 (Third Sunday of Lent)
February 25, 2018 (Second Sunday of Lent)
February 18, 2018 (First Sunday of Lent)
February 11, 2018 (Scouting Sunday)
February 4, 2018
January 28, 2018
January 21, 2018
January 14, 2018
January 7, 2018
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DESCRIPTIONBill O'Connell: "Liberty for the Captives, Release for the Prisoners." Based on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and John 1:6-9.
Intergenerational Christmas Program: "Christmas Through the Carols." Music includes: Bell Meisters: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem;” Ladies Ensemble: “Breath of Heaven;” Jennifer Shide: “Oh Holy Night;” Hymn: “The First Nowell;” Chancel Choir: “Behold a Tiny Baby;” Hymn: “Silent Night.”
Drama Team: "This Way to Bethlehem." This drama, featuring Ericka Johanik, Eldon Young, Jules Grey, and Bill O'Connell, is adapted from a script by Bass Mitchell. Based on Luke 3:1-18, this drama introduces us to John the Baptist and the value of the wilderness.
Bill O'Connell: "Forgetting Something?" This sermon, based on Psalm 118, invites us to experience a deeper strain of thanksgiving.
Bill O'Connell: "Forward, March!" Based on Exodus 14:5-15, this sermon reviews the progress we have made in our ReVision Report, explains our priorities for 2019, and invites dreams and visions for the coming years at St Paul. This is the fourth and final in the "Grace Spurs Us Forward" series
Bill O'Connell: "Becoming Family." This sermon, based on Ephesian 2:19-22, explores how the church can grow more fully into the family of God. It is the third in the "Grace Spurs Us Forward" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Moved to Generosity." This dramatic monologue presents the story of Zacchaeus' encounter with Jesus in Luke 19:1-10. It is the second in the "Grace Spurs Us Forward" sermon series. The script was written and performed by Bill O'Connell.
Bill O'Connell: "Amazing Grace." This sermon, based on Romans 5:1-18, is the first in the "Grace Spurs Us Forward" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Hallowing Halloween." What should the church's attitude be towards Halloween? is the topic of this sermon, based on Deuteronomy 18:9-14, ,Hebrews 2:14-18, and John 16:32-33.
Bill O'Connell: "Unafraid of Growing Old or Dying." This sermon, based on Proverbs 19:23, 1 Cor 15:54 and John 11:25-26, is the fifth topic in our “Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope ” sermon series.
Bill O'Connell: "Unafraid of Failure." This sermon, based on Exodus 3:10, 4:13, Joshua 1:1, 5, 9, and 2 Timothy 1:7, is the fourth in the "Unafraid: Living with Hope and Courage" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Unafraid of Being Alone or Unloved." This sermon, based on Genesis 2:15, 18, Psalm 139:5, 8-10 and John 13:34, is the third in the "Unafraid: Living with Hope and Courage" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Unafraid of the Other." This sermon, based on Psalm 27:1-3, 8-14 and Galatians 3:26-29, is the second in the "Unafraid: Living with Hope and Courage" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Unafraid in an Age of Anxiety." This sermon, based on Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 56:3-4 and John 14.25-27, is the first in the "Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope" series.
This is the tenth and final sermon in the "Church Alive" series on the book of Acts. Based on Acts 16:16-34, this sermon explores the power of the gospel to set men and women free from all binds them.
This sermon, based on Acts 15:1-31, is the ninth in the "Church Alive" series on the Book of Acts. It explores how to manage conflict and turn it for the good.
This sermon, based on Acts 14:8-27, is the ninth in the "Church Alive" series on the book of Acts. This would be a good sermon to share with someone feeling knocked down by life.
This sermon, based on Acts 11:1-18, explores racism and God's vision for a radically inclusive church and a welcoming world.
This sermon, based on Acts 9:1-20, is the seventh in the "Church Alive" sermon series. Most of us assume our lives will be a direct line from point A to point B. That's what the Apostle Paul thought...until God disrupted his plans.
Bill O'Connell: Report on the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Ben shares his experience as Youth Advisory Delegate to GA.
Bill O'Connell: "A Call to Revolution." This sermon, based on Acts 5:17-42, is the sixth in the "Church Alive" series on the book of Acts.
Bill O'Connell: "Chasing Chariots." This sermon, based on Acts 8:26-39, explores beliefs that present us from effectively sharing our faith. Is the fifth in the "Church Alive" series on the book of Acts.
Bill O'Connell: "I Shop, Therefore I Am." This sermon, based on Matthew 6:25-33, explores how Jesus can set us free from the materialism that is destroying our planet.
Bill O'Connell: "Becoming a Barnabas." This sermon, based on Acts 4:32-37, 9:26-30, 11:19-26, explores the life of Barnabas, the son of encouragement, and how we too can be encouragers.
Dr. Roberta Victor: "Lessons from a Tree." This sermon, presented by Dr. Roberta Victor, Executive Director of Cross Ministries, is based on Jeremiah 17:5-8 and Revelation 22:1-2.
Bill O'Connell: "What's In a Name?" This sermon, based on Acts 3:1-20, is the third in the "Church Alive" series on the book of Acts? It explores the healing power in the name of Jesus.
Bill O'Connell: "Drunk By 9" Based on selections from Acts 2:1-18.
Bill O'Connell: "P.U.S.H." This sermon, based on Acts 1:1-9, 12-14, is the First in the "Church Alive" Series on the book of Acts. It explores the importance of persistent prayer.
Bill O'Connell: "Glimpses of Heaven." This is the fourth and final sermon in the “The Bible and the Afterlife” sermon series. This sermon, based on Revelation 21:1-5 and 9-254, explores the Biblical picture of heaven and why it matters here on earth.
Bill O'Connell: "Judgment Day." This is the third sermon in the “The Bible and the Afterlife” sermon series. This sermon, based on 2 Corinthians 5:10 and Matthew 22:11-14, explores what Judgment Day will be like according to the Bible as well as who gets in and who is out.
Bill O'Connell: "Oh Hell!" This sermon, based on Matthew 22:1-14, is the second in the "The Bible and the Afterlife" series. It deals with questions like: Does God condemn people to eternal punishment? And what about purgatory? Is Limbo still a thing?
Bill O'Connell: Reincarnation or Resurrection: What Happens After We Die?" This sermon, based on 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9, is the first in the "Life After Death" Sermon Series.
This reading, in the Grinch who stole Easter style, is based on Matthew 28:1-10
Kathy Lambert & Bill O'Connell: "One Foot in Future." This humorous reading, based on Genesis 17:1-8, was part of Holy Humor Sunday at St Paul Presbyterian Church of Johnston, IA.
Bill O'Connell: "Why Are You Looking for the Living Among the Dead?" Based on Luke 24:1-12.
Bill O'Connell: "The Gift of Misfits." This sermon, based on Luke 198:29-42a, is the seventh and final sermon in the "Gifts of the Dark Wood" Lenten series. Bill O'Connell: "The Gift of Temptation." This sermon, based on Luke 4:1-13, is the sixth in the "Gifts of the Dark Wood" Lenten series.
Bill O'Connell: "The Gift of Getting Lost." This sermon, based on 1 Samuel 3:1-11a and Luke 5:1-7, is the fifth in the "Gifts of the Dark Wood" Lenten series.
Bill O'Connell: "The Gift of Being Thunderstruck." This sermon, based on Job 37:1-5, is the fourth in the "Gifts of the Dark Wood" Lenten series.
Bill O'Connell: "The Gift of Emptiness." This sermon, based on Philippians 2:1-11 and Luke 17:33, is the third in the "Gifts of the Dark Wood" Lenten sermon series. It also includes the Chancel Choir singing "Be Still My Soul."
Bill O'Connell: "The Gift of Uncertainty." This sermon, the second in the "Gifts of the Dark Wood" Lenten series. It is based upon 1 Cor 13:11-12.
Bill O'Connell: "Should I Not Be Concerned? " This includes a really fun children's sermon/ reenactment of the entire book of Jonah, especially emphasizing 4:1-11. It also includes a movie clip from "Nefarious: Merchant of Souls." This was the final sermon in the "the Missionary God & His Reluctant Missionary People."
Bill O'Connell: "The Worst Sermon Ever." This sermon, based on Jonah 3:1-10, is the fourth in the "The Missionary God and His Reluctant Missionary People." As a bonus, this includes the Chancel Choir's responsive anthem, "In this Very Room" since it was such a perfect follow-up to the sermon.
Bill O'Connell: "Finding Faith in Dark Places." Based on Jonah 1:17-2:10.
Bill O'Connell: "Don't Let Us Perish." This sermon, based on Jonah 1:4-17, is the second in the "The Missionary God and His Reluctant Missionary People" series.
Bill O'Connell: "Wrong Way Jo." This sermon, base on Jonah 1:1-13, is the first in a series on the book of Jonah, "The Missionary God and His Reluctant People."
Bill O'Connell: "Happy New Year?" A sermon for the New Year, based on Revelation 5:1-10.
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