Weekly Sermons, Announcements and Events
First Mennonite Church December 15, 2024 Advent: Joy, A Costly Gift For every parent, the occasion of the birth of their child is a memorable one. For many, it is unforgettable because of the indescribable joy of seeing the fruit of their love, of receiving a precious gift of a new life to care for … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church December 8, 2024 Advent: Waiting in Hope Text: Isaiah 11:1-10 From the East Coast to the West Coast, images of destruction came to us via TV evening news this year. After Hurricanes Milton hit parts of Florida, resident Mary Singer, 82, and friend Brita Gwynn, 84, from Bayou West came back to … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church December 1, 2024 Repentance: A Way of Living Matthew 3:1-12 As we enter the Advent Season this year, (Advent means a time of waiting and expectation before God) it is especially important for us to take the time to look back at the path we have walked so far this year. At … [Read more…]
“A Life Shaped by God,” based on Psalm 100 was preached by Greg Hill. Text is not available.
First Mennonite Church November 17, 2024 Gratitude: Only Authentic when Expressed Text: Luke 17:11-19 Today, as we continue reflecting on the theme of gratitude, being November the month of Thanksgiving, let us consider Luke 17:11-19 where Jesus heals the 10 lepers. As Jesus moved about teaching and healing, Luke tells us Jesus found himself traveling … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church November 10, 2024 Giving with the heart Text: Exodus: 25:1-9 As we begin to look forward to Thanksgiving, let us set our hearts on the ways God blesses us daily and the ways we express our gratitude to Him. Today, we will start by taking a look at God’s instruction to Moses … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church November 3, 2024 What Are You Afraid Of? Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Last week, people who like to be scared for fun must have enjoyed the opportunity that Halloween provides for that kind of entertainment. I know many people like this holiday for the “trick and treat” part. It’s not my favorite holiday; … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church October 27, 2024 God Keeps Calling to Send Text: Exodus 3:1-14 Last Sunday we focused on Moses’ desire to go beyond his routine that led him to the “Mountain of God.” There Moses sees a burning bush from which God appears to him. As Moses comes closer to inspect the extraordinary sight, … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church October 20, 2024 Taking a Closer Look Text: Exodus 3:1-12 The story of the burning bush has captivated the imagination of writers, movie makers, artists, and Christians, as a whole. In fact, there is a chapel at the foot of Mount Sinai, in Egypt called “The Chapel of the Burning Bush.” It’s … [Read more…]
Lord, You Have Searched Me. Text: Psalm 139 preached by Greg Hill/ The text is not available.