Presbyterian Church of Western Springs

Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  Genesis 21:8-21

God’s creativity takes Hagar’s pain and brings promises. We are invited to follow the God who sees, hears, and is with those who God is with and there we will find God.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: Genesis 18:1-15 

Abraham and Sarah laughed at God when God’s vision for the world seemed impossible. Our creative God, though, has a way of doing what God wants to do!

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:4a 

One of the most famous stories in the Bible was written while the people of God were in exile. They needed to be re-introduced, or maybe even introduced to God and who God calls good.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: Acts 2:1-6 & 12-13 

In this Pentecost Sunday Sunday sermon, Pastor Erik invites us to follow the earliest Christians as their lives are disrupted by a faith that compels them to action. Listen, and hopefully walk away from this sermon with more questions than answers.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: John 17:1-11 

Jesus prayed for you! Isn’t that awesome news?! Pastor Erik takes us on a tour of the prayer … stop by for a taste of eternal life!

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: Acts 17:22-31 

Our search for God is as much a part of our humanity as our flesh and blood. Listen for the reassuring news that God is always with us, and always near.

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Rev. Erik P. Khoobyarian

Reading:  Judges 13:3-14 

Samson’s mother faithfully followed God’s instructions with a steady, calm, strong faith. We can learn from her and be guided by her willingness to follow God throughout all of the challenges of our lives.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading: 1 Samuel 1:9-10 & 12-15 

Prayer. There’s something mysterious about the act of talking to God. Hannah brings all of her fears and anxieties before God and is transformed by the experience. We can learn from Hannah’s surrender and also from her strength.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  2 Kings 22:15-20

The prophet Huldah was a trusted speaker of truth - difficult truth. Pastor Erik encourages us to look at her and this text through our current lens and recognize that having hope doesn’t mean ignoring the truth of our circumstances.

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Rev. Erik Khoobyarian

Reading:  1 Kings 17:8-16 

This first sermon in a four-week series on Women of the Old Testament tells the story of the Widow of Zarephath who trusts God in the midst of her fear even when she doesn’t yet know God. In the midst of our uncertain times, Pastor Erik guides us in looking to the leadership of this brave women to help us today.

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