Sermons from Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Reflect on whether bias is natural in today’s world. Is being fair-minded doable? Many times what we think is being analytical is actually judging others. Discover ways we can exercise God-give impartiality.

Consider whether we as Christians operate more as a rowboat or a sailboat. Rowboats are fueled by mere human effort. We row and row and row. Functioning as a sailboat requires the Holy Spirit.

Glimpse a birds-eye view of heaven. Who gets in and who stays out? Is heaven real or make believe? Find out what the Bible has to say, and why we as disciples need answers as we apply faith to life.

Look in the mirror and consider whether your actions and words truly reflect the presence of Jesus Christ. Is there a way to make love, joy, forgiveness and kindness more evident in your daily life?

Focus on why the Christian life requires coming in and going out. Our faith is not all about us. We are called to share the love of God. Do we reflect that in our lives?

Determine how we as disciples can know and do the will of God. When we say, “thy will be done,” do we truly mean it?

Mull over the true meaning of forgiveness. It is not cheap grace. It is not indulgence. It is not a casual pardon. Instead true forgiveness comes from a place of love, in our relationship with God.

Gain a fresh perspective of God at work in our lives. We have all experienced disappointment and defeat, but often those are the times God’s amazing plan is revealed. Those are true Emmaus moments.

Reflect on the contrasting views of death and resurrection. Medicine says, “it’s over.” Technology says, “it can’t happen.” Yet we have “Risen!” on our hearts. The love of God defies logic and reason.

Discover why the donkey, a symbol of humility, epitomizes the upside-down view of status that Jesus represents. Often in our search for power, we overlook the true victory.