Second on the Mount

“Spectacles of Scripture” – Psalm 119:103-105

Sermon by The Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link from November 17, 2019. In her sermon, Rev. Link–a history enthusiast–examines how we came to have the Holy Bible and the miracle it is that Christians came to have this collection of books in the first place.

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/spectacles-of-scripture/

“A Question” – Luke 20:27-40

Sermon by The Rev. Rachel C. Thompson from November 10, 2019. In an attempt to trap him, some Sadducees asked Jesus a question. “The first step towards growing in our understanding of what God’s good future is like is to let go of the need to be right.”

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/a-question/

“Benediction: The Open Moment” – Luke 2:14, I Corinthians 15:58, Jude 24-25, Revelation 22:21

Sermon by Dr. George C. Anderson from All Saints Sunday, November 3, 2019. “Heard rightly, a benediction is a moment when somehow, we hear the assurance of God.”

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/benediction-the-open-moment/

“The Middle’s Edge” – Jeremiah 2:4-8, Matthew 5:17-20

Sermon by Dr. George C. Anderson from Sunday, October 27, 2019. In today's divisive times, we must remember how to discuss difficult issues in a way that builds community, not divides it.

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/the-middles-edge/

“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” – Genesis 1:24-27

Sermon by The Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link from Preschool Sunday, October 20, 2019. "God knows you inside and out. Whether that statement is comforting or unsettling, it is true. You are known by God, you are beloved by God. You are a child of God."

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/fearfully-and-wonderfully-made/

“Three Types” – Philippians 3:7-11

Sermon by Dr. George C. Anderson from Commitment Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/three-types/

"Receive" - John 21:1-17

Sermon by The Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link from World Communion Sunday, October 6, 2019. "If the Gospel of John ended with chapter 20, we’d think it a fine conclusion. But John 21 comes right on its tails and describes a scene so powerful it begged to be told."

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/receive/

"What We Build" - Proverbs 24:1-4, Ephesians 2:17-22

Sermon by Dr. George C. Anderson from September 29, 2019. Listen to this imaginative journey - you WILL laugh, you might cry, but you certainly will come away with more knowledge of our identity as children of God, and the past, present and possible future identity of Second Presbyterian.

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/what-we-build/

"By Means Of" - Luke 16:1-9

Sermon by The Rev. Rachel C. Thompson from September 22, 2019. Discover a different lens with which to view the Parable of the Dishonest Manager.

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/by-means-of/

"The True Mark of Christian Identity" - Ezekiel 20:19-20, I Peter 3:18-22

Sermon by Dr. George C. Anderson from September 15, 2019.

Read the manuscript on our website: http://www.spres.org/the-true-mark-of-christian-identity/