Presbyterian Church of Western Springs

The Rev. Craig Howard

Reading:  John 10:7-16, 25-28

The Rev. Craig Howard changes up the Scripture and talks to us about what Jesus says about sheherds and being a good shepherd.  Rev. Howard is a native of Chicago’s South Suburbs and is currently the Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Chicago.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  Luke 24:13-35

Pastor Erik preaches his final sermon at PCWS, offering some reflections on the continued journey for this church and all of us.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  John 20:19-31

Pastor Erik introduces the concept of contemplative prayer and invites you to place yourself into the context of the scripture.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  John 20: 1-18

On Easter, we gather to celebrate not only the empty tomb but turning away from that empty tomb to face the Risen Jesus.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: Luke 19:28-40

On Palm Sunday we come to grips with the reality that we can often get swept up in the emotions of the crowd. What does it look like for us to be followers of Jesus from the palms to the cross to the grave and into our lives today?

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 

We all have a tendency to look back at times at the “glory days” but God invites us to reflect back while also looking forward with wonder and awe at what God will do in our future.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

The parable of the prodigal and his brother is one of the most familiar scriptures, but like most parables, there seems to be more under the surface. Let’s take a closer look.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: John 4:5-42

Two sentences: When Jesus talks to the woman at the well, he’s breaking (at least) two societal norms and this woman becomes an early apostle as she tells her story of encountering Christ.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  Genesis 15:1-12 & 17-18

When we look at the world around us, it can be difficult to understand what it means to trust in God. As we learn more about God, though, we learn more about God’s worthiness to be trusted.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  Luke 4:1-13

Jesus went into the wilderness and experienced the scarcity of the harsh place. What are our wildernesses and scarcities?

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