Scripture tells us that there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces, but YHWH was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but YHWH was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but YHWH was not in the fire; and after the fire a “sound of sheer silence.” When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 

The link to the Brother Lawrence PDF Book referenced in the sermon is here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xksvym788lkhkpf/Brother%20Lawrence.pdf?dl=0
(The book is public domain) 

Based on 1 Kings 19:11-13

Originally Preached February 21, 2021 
at St Timothy Cumberland Presbyterian Church 

Rev. Harold was a man of God. You’ve heard of Billy Graham, Charles Spurgeon and George Mueller? Rev. Harold was nothing like them, he was not as dynamic. 

Based on 9:2-9
Originally preached February 14, 2021
St. Timothy Cumberland Presbyterian Church

"On this Denomination Day Sunday, I believe our forerunners have something they would want for us to remember. I believe that more than anything, those who have come before us would implore us to proclaim the gospel with everyone we come in contact with." 

"Knowledge puffs up, love builds up"

Based on Psalm 111 and 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Originally presented January 31, 2021 

Jesus calls each and every one of us to come and follow Him. Along with that call, Jesus gives us a job to do for further His Kingdom. 

Originally presented January 24th 2021 
Based on Mark 1:14-20 and Jonah 1-4

God is so big, so far beyond our human comprehension, that we cannot possibly understand the full mystery of God. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try… God is glorified when we think and talk about God… even though our human understandings fall short.

Based on Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 and John 1:43-51

Cumberland Presbyterians see baptism as a sacrament. We baptize because God has taken one look at us… created in God’s image… and has said, “That’s my Son, that’s my Daughter, They are created in my image, and they are VERY GOOD. God has made covenant with us that says, I choose these humans. The baptismal waters are a seal of that covenantal relationship between God and Humans!

Based on Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Mark 1:4-11, & Acts 2:1-5
Originally Preached January 10th 2021  

God wanted to make very clear to God’s people what his word really did mean. God didn’t want there to be any misunderstandings. So, God sent His Son into the world to be a living testimony to the word of God… Jesus was God’s word in the flesh! Put simply, if you want to get to know God better, if you want to know the true character of God, If you want to truly see God’s love for humanity, get to know Jesus… The only way that can happen is by spending time in the gospels and internalizing them. 

Based on John 1:1-4

Joy is an interesting gift you know. It’s actually contagious. Joy is best appreciated when it is given away.

Based on Luke 1:46b-55

Suffice it to say, if ever a people need hope it is us. I don’t know if you have noticed, things aren’t going the way they are supposed to go. We are in the midst of a pandemic that is separating us from those we love. Because of Covid-19 we are all living in fear! We are in the midst of social unrest… political unrest… religious unrest… We are a divided people in almost every aspect possible. 

Based on Isaiah 64:1-9.