United Presbyterian Church of Watsonville, CA

Come and See (John 1:35-51). Delivered by Robby Olson.

John 1:35-51

The following slides are used in the sermon:

Earther & Heaven

Everybody’s Favorite Chrsitmas Story (Matt 2). Delivered by Robby Olson.

Here is a copy of the slideshow referenced in the sermon.

Matthew 2:13-23

Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:1-7). Delivered by Robby Olson.

Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son is referenced early in the sermon.

Sermon: Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9). Delivered by Robby Olson.

Isaiah 9:1-7 & Luke 2:1-7

The sermon was directly preceded by this Piece:

This morning, Pastor Robby invited us to join him in processing the events of last week’s election and the days following in light of the Sacrament of Communion.

Welcomed and Wanted. Delivered by Robby Olson.

Grace and peace be with you.

A New Hope (Jeremiah 31:27-34). Delivered by Robby Olson.

Lectionary Passages:

Jeremiah 31:27-34

Psalm 119:97-104

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8

This City (Jer 29:1, 4-7). Delivered by Robby Olson.

Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-7

Joshua 24:13

Psalm 122:6-9

Our worship team lead us in this song as a response to what we read and heard: God Of This City

Lament. Delivered by Robby Olson.

This week Pastor Robby preaches the entire book of Lamentations. The sermon is preceded by this slide show (click here), images of Aleppo & Syrian refugees. Toward the end of the sermon, this video (click here) of Zianna Oliphant speaking to the Charlotte, NC city counsel is played (the audio is included in the sermon recording).

And The Moral Of The Story Is… Cheat? (Luke 16:1-13). Delivered by Robby Olson.

Luke 16:1-13

Can You Celebrate With THEM? (Luke 15) Delivered by Robby Olson.

Luke 15:1-32

While we only post the sermon, we opened the service with and extended prayer for many fronts of the 9/11 fifteen year anniversary. Perhaps after listening to the sermon you might be encouraged to invite someone who seems like a “them” to sit with you at your table, taking the first steps to demonstrate the love and hospitality of God across the lines society draws between people. Grace and peace be with you.