Encouraged and Emboldened

On this 9th Sunday after Pentecost, July 21st, 2024, Mr. Ryan O’Mahoney, Miss Mattie Dalton, and Dr. Steve Cothran team up to help us remember that there is always room at the table, and that everyone is welcome.Ryan O'Mahoney shares his reflections on the camp's theme of remembering and the significance of communion. He emphasizes the symbolic elements of the table, bread, and c

On this 8th Sunday after Pentecost, July 14th, 2024, Rev. Matt Sapp opens us with a prayer for our country as we gather in the shadow of political violence. Our sermon today is by Rev. Katie Faison and is entitled "Come to the Water." Among other things, she speaks about some of the experiences our members recently had during Passport camp and on our mission trip to Romania. These

On this 7th Sunday after Pentecost, July 7th, 2024, Rev. Matt Sapp delves into the profound teachings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who reminds us that judging others blinds us to our own faults and the grace available to all. As we celebrate our freedoms this weekend, we are reminded of our equal capacity to offer God's grace instead of judgment. Rev. Matt Sapp shares a humorous and rel

On this 6th Sunday after Pentecost, June 30th, 2024, Rev. Matt Sapp delves into the profound teachings of Jesus on the twin excesses of wealth and worry, as highlighted in the Sermon on the Mount. We explore the timeless message of trusting in Jesus and the importance of seeking God's kingdom first. Through various anecdotes and real-life examples, we reflect on how our modern-day

On this 5th Sunday after Pentecost, June 23rd, 2024, Rev. Matt Sapp continues the series on the Sermon on the Mount focusing on identity, specifically Jesus' teachings that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. These metaphors emphasize our purpose to stand out, add value, and be sources of warmth and growth. Jesus calls us to live in a way that points others to

On this 4th Sunday after Pentecost, and Father's Day, June 16th, 2024, Rev. Matt Sapp draws parallels between the Falcon Heavy Rocket's initial thrust and the inertia we face in our spiritual lives. Just as the rocket uses a significant amount of fuel to overcome inertia, we too must exert purposeful power to overcome the inertia of old ways of thinking and living. During this serv

On this third Sunday after Pentecost, June 9th, 2024, Dr. Steve Cothran delves into the story of Adam and Eve from the book of Genesis, exploring themes of sin, blame, and the human condition. He questions the traditional interpretations of this story and considers the deeper implications of trust, love, and redemption.He also shares a touching story of compassion and understanding

On June 2nd, 2024, Rev. Matt Sapp emphasizes the importance of being generous rather than seeking fairness or comfort. It highlights the teachings of Jesus on generosity and challenges the traditional notion of fairness.Chapters00:00 Call to Worship00:26 Be Generous18:16 The BenedictionMatthew 5:38-48"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell y

On Trinity Sunday (May 26th, 2024), Rev. Matt Sapp discusses the importance of the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, emphasizing the need to understand and live by Jesus' teachings.Chapters00:00 Call to Worship01:24 Re-defining Happiness18:43 The BenedictionMatthew 5:1-12Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and h

On Pentecost (May 19th, 2024), Rev. Matt Sapp discusses the power of the Holy Spirit to breathe new life into people, using biblical references and real-life stories to illustrate the concept of being called back to life.References & CreditsThe Vietnam pilot mentioned in the sermon is Barry McClenahan. The source material for his story is from an article on Baptist News Global