preaching

I have the blessing of teaching Christianity as part of a World Religions class to students at a local community college. I love doing this because it keeps me in contact with young people now that I am not in the pulpit full-time. It is also discouraging. More and more our younger generation is losing […]

What Sermon are You Preaching Today? Pam Phillips-Burk Call to Worship Shout to God for joy, everyone on earth! We will sing the glory of God’s name and give glorious praise! What will you say to God this day? We will proclaim all the wonderful things God does! God’s power is so great that our […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today.   Read Luke 9:1-6 (NRSV) Then Jesus called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Acts 4:1-4 (NRSV) While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, […]

This is a sermon I preached at Bethel University Chapel during Lent in 2017. Scripture: John 8:1-11 Watch the video by TWOTP “Known By Love” http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/known-by-love What are you known for? If I were to ask your friends, enemies, and acquaintances who you are? What would they say? Our body is made up of trillions […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Matthew 14:34-36 (NRSV) When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. After the people of that place recognized him, they sent word throughout the region and brought all who […]