Weekly Sermons, Announcements and Events
First Mennonite Church March 7, 2021 Now I Know You Fear God Text: Genesis 22:1-19 This is one of the most troubling stories in the Bible. The idea that God would ask his “friend” to offer his only and beloved son as burnt sacrifice is beyond logic for the modern reader. The terrifying nature of … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church February 28, 2021 Abraham and Sarah: When God Handles Our Lows in Life Text: Genesis 21:1-21 Finally, the long-awaited time came and the Lord did as he had promised to Sarah. She gave birth to a son. She was ninety years old and Abraham was a hundred. Abraham named the baby boy, … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church February 22, 2021 Abraham a Model Intercessor Text: Genesis 18:16-33 This passage picks up from where we left last Sunday. Once again, we see Abraham’s good host qualities, as he sends off his guest on their way. Abraham walks along his heavenly guest, of whom, one was the Lord. In verse 17, … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church February 14, 2021 A Guest with an Extraordinary Gift Text: Genesis 18:1-15 This story, like all the biblical stories, lays great significance in every detail it utilizes. The location, not only geographically, but, specifically, the place where Abraham and Sarah find themselves within their life’s journey is of great significance. The story … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church February 7, 2021 Blessed to Become a Blessing Genesis 12:1-9 Beginning in chapter 12, the book of Genesis narrows its focus. The book begins with the creation story, which, of course, encompasses the entire universe, from the farthest galaxy to the tiniest crawling critter on earth. Chapter 11 closes by showing the … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church February 21 “Wisdom From Above” Text: James 3:13-18 In the Bible, there is a rich tradition of themes dealing with wisdom. The topic is explored both as a human achievement, based on careful observation of life, and also as a divine revelation. Prime examples of these two sources of wisdom are the … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 24, 2021 An Increasing Vision of the Son of Man John 9:1-41 To most of us, if not all, the name Ray Charles might sound familiar. Ray Charles is famous for the song “Georgia In My Mind.” Ray grew up without a father. He lost his younger brother when he was … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 17, 2021 Inescapable Presence Text: Genesis 3: 1-10; Psalm 139: 7-12 Once, a couple entered into the pastor’s office and they glowed with love for each other. She was bright, vivacious, talented, attractive and young. He was bright, vivacious, talented, handsome and less young. She was in her mid-twenties and he … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 10, 2021 A Resolution to Listen Any parent would be comforted to hear their child tell them of a situation where she (the child) remembered the advice her parents had given her. “So and so was happening with my friends and then I remembered what you told me to do in … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church January 3, 2021 Understanding the Present Time Text: Romans 13:8-14 Paul’s letter to the Romans is his greatest exposition of God’s work of salvation in Christ Jesus. In this letter, Paul describes the wretchedness of the human condition before God. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” states … [Read more…]