March 31, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
Three Forest Hill members died and stood before the pearly gates. St. Peter tells them that they can enter the gates if they can answer one simple question: “What happened at Easter?” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »March 24, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5-year-old Johnny stayed home from church with a sitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Johnny asked them what they were for.”People held them over Jesus’ head as he walked by,” his father told him. “Wouldn’t you know it,” Johnny fumed, “the one Sunday I don’t go and he shows up.” Read the rest of this entry »
March 17, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
I don’t regret it.
I could tell that most of them didn’t approve, of course – Judas came right out and said so – but somehow their opinions of me just don’t matter any more. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »March 10, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
My sermon today springs from the Old Testament lectionary for a couple of weeks ago. When I came upon it, Genesis 15 spoke to me that day in a way I had not heard it speaking to me before. It is still speaking today, and it is urging me to share with you what it is saying to me. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »March 3, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
Both the Isaiah text and the Psalm poetically compare our physical need for water with our soul’s deep thirst for God. Thirst is powerful. If you saw Senator Marco Rubio’s live rebuttal to President Obama’s State of the Union address a few Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »February 24, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
I am going to talk about silence. Yes, I know, there is an issue here. It reminds me of the famous Seinfeld show: 30 minute show on “Nothing.” I remember going to the Yale Divinity Library and looking at the Encyclopedia of Philosophy and finding 30 pages on “Nothing.” So, you are getting off light by me talking 10 minutes or so about silence! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »February 17, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
I do not think I have ever eaten at Rally’s. If I have to eat fast foods I am more a Subway guy. But Rally’s “You Gotta Eat!” tag line sure beats “Februany.” I’m just sayin’. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »February 10, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
It starts early – trying to discern what you are supposed to do with your life. Kids are placed in the most competitive schools so they get an advantage. But so often, even the brightest most competitive kids wake up in their early 20’s and say: “Who am I?” “What am I going to do with the rest of my life?” Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »February 3, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
In a few minutes we will celebrate the ordination and installation of Elders and Deacons. For those of you who have been part of this congregation for a while, you know what I am talking about. If you are new to this congregation well…be prepared!
After the new Elders and Deacons take their place, I will invite all who have been ordained as an Elder, Deacon or Minister to come forward and lay hands upon them; over half the congregation will get up and come forward.
Deanne and I have a precious piece of art work painted by our own Daryl Musick hanging over our fireplace at home. I brought it in for you to see. Daryl was inspired by this day of ordination and the laying on of hands and painted the scene. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »January 27, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
We have two different stories. Two very different men. Five hundred years apart. Both with ancient scrolls in their hands, reading words from the prophets before them. Words that would forever impact each of their communities. Read the rest of this entry »
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