Messages from November 2023
Sheep vs Goats
Today, on Christ the King Sunday, Pastor Wayne takes us through a profound reflection on the final judgment from Matthew’s Gospel. As we wrap up the church year, we’re reminded of the last moments Jesus spent teaching before his crucifixion. In the past weeks, the scriptures used in worship emphasized the need for preparation, echoing the parable of the bridesmaids and the parable of the talents. Today’s discourse from Matthew 25:31-46 delves into the final judgment when all nations stand…
Give THanks with a Grateful Heart
The sermon revolves around the movie “Shenandoah,” where Pastor Wayne describes the protagonist, Charlie Anderson, as initially indifferent to church and religion. Despite his reluctance, he fulfills his late wife’s wish by taking the family to church, mostly out of duty. The central theme emerges when tragedy strikes, and Charlie questions the purpose of giving thanks to a seemingly distant God. Pastor Wayne relates this to personal experiences of worry, emphasizing that excessive worrying is often fueled by a desire…
Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving
With apologies that there is no recording of the sermon this week, I forgot to plug the recorder into the sound system. Here is a synopsis of this week’s sermon on Psalm 100. The sermon on Psalm 100 emphasizes the interconnectedness of gratitude and joy. The speaker argues that gratitude and joy are intertwined and often indistinguishable, presenting a chicken-and-egg scenario. The sermon uses Psalm 100 as a backdrop, noting its unique characteristics and how it defies simple categorization. The…
All Saints Sunday – 2023
We apologize that there is no recording of this morning’s sermon. Here is a synopsis: In liturgical Protestant churches worldwide, All Saint’s Sunday is a special day of remembrance and reflection. In today’s sermon, Pastor Wayne discussed the significance of this day, emphasizing the importance of honoring not just traditional saints but also everyday individuals who have profoundly impacted the congregation’s faith journeys. This blog post provides a summary of Pastor Wayne’s sermon’s key points. Remembering the Saints:All Saint’s Sunday…
