Sermon Synopsis Sunday May 7: “When God Disciplines, Wise People Listen”

The Bible verse my mom frequently applied – usually to the seat of my pants – was Proverbs 23:13 (KJV): “Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die;” although sometimes I think I saw some angels fast approaching. Of course, she followed up her disciplinary … [Read more…]

Sermon Synopsis for 12/4: “Jesus The Preexistent One”

I submit to you that Ebenezer Scrooge should’ve lived in this century. Why would I make such an anachronistic claim? Because the 2-word epithet for which he’s become infamous certainly fits better into our philosophical day: “Bah! Humbug!” Do you know what “bah” means? It means to “express contempt or disgust”. And “humbug?” It means … [Read more…]

Sermon Synopsis for 3/20 (Palm Sunday): Why are You Untying that Colt? Luke 19:31&33

Some of life’s biggest events would’ve never taken place had they not been preceded by some of life’s most seemingly insignificant incidents. Who would’ve ever guessed that when one of our church couples was driving down Bushkill Center Rd. and saw a front yard sign advertising an antiques sale, that within a year, our church … [Read more…]