As a community of faith we are deeply affected by the violence, racism, and hatred in the world; and we're have been especially rocked by the series of mass shootings this past week. Here we come together to process those feelings, and the thoughts that follow, in a safe, supportive, Spiritual environment. The scripture we read was Psalm 23.

When we're talking about abominations in the bible, we're talking behavior God loathes. God doesn't like it when we turn our backs on God, and God doesn't like it when we turn our backs on our fellow human being. Love God, and love your neighbor. To not do that is an abomination.

What does Romans 1 really say about homosexuality? What is the message of Romans that is actually meant for all people, not just a minority segment of any society? You can do more reading about today's sermon: "Women and Worship at Philippi: Diana/Artemis and Other Cults in the Early Christian Era", by Valerie A. Abrahamsen; "The People's New Testament Commentary" by M. Eugene Boring & Fred Craddock. Also visit these websites for more information on the Fertility Cults of the Old Testament and the New Testament... https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/fertility-cults-of-canaan, http://religiondispatches.org/does-the-bible-really-call-homosexuality-an-abomination/, https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-cult-of-moloch

Have your ever told another person that they were an abomination? Has anyone ever told you that YOU were an abomination? Join me to find out what this word really means.

Luke 9:51-62

A sermon From The Gospel of Luke 8:26-39, Preached by Rev. Laura Hutchinson, Pastor of First Christian Church (DOC) in Anniston, AL. Find out more about us at www.fccanniston.org, and @FCCAnniston.

A sermon from Galatians 3:23-29. Here we continue to explore what it means to be "free" in Christ.

This sermon is on Romans 8:12-17, and it's a reflection on the freedom we are given when we love and follow Jesus the Christ.

I'm Rev. Laura Hutchinson, Pastor of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Anniston, AL. I hope this message is a blessing to you! John 17:20-26