You are here: Home / Archives for Andrew Seltz

Sermon – February 2, 2020

February 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment

“Walking with Awareness“, by Rev. John Carl Hastings

The Word:

Micah 6:1-8

Hear what the Lord says:
Rise, plead your case before the mountains,
and let the hills hear your voice.
Hear, you mountains, the controversy of the Lord,
and you enduring foundations of the earth;
for the Lord has a controversy with his people,
and he will contend with Israel.

“O my people, what have I done to you?
In what have I wearied you? Answer me!
For I brought you up from the land of Egypt,
and redeemed you from the house of slavery;
and I sent before you Moses,
Aaron, and Miriam.
O my people, remember now what King Balak of Moab devised,
what Balaam son of Beor answered him,
and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal,
that you may know the saving acts of the Lord.”

“With what shall I come before the Lord,
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?
Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
He has told you, O mortal, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Sermon – January 26, 2020

January 26, 2020 By Leave a Comment

“The Reign of God“, by Rev. Mike Holly

Matthew 4:12-23

Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:

“Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,
on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
the people who sat in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death
light has dawned.”

From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: , , ,

Sermon – January 19, 2020

January 19, 2020 By Leave a Comment

“Holy DNA“, by Rev. Angela Martin

The Word

Isaiah 49:1-7

Listen to me, O coastlands,
pay attention, you peoples from far away!
The Lord called me before I was born,
while I was in my mother’s womb he named me.
He made my mouth like a sharp sword,
in the shadow of his hand he hid me;
he made me a polished arrow,
in his quiver he hid me away.
And he said to me, “You are my servant,
Israel, in whom I will be glorified.”
But I said, “I have labored in vain,
I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;
yet surely my cause is with the Lord,
and my reward with my God.”

And now the Lord says,
who formed me in the womb to be his servant,
to bring Jacob back to him,
and that Israel might be gathered to him,
for I am honored in the sight of the Lord,
and my God has become my strength—
he says,

“It is too light a thing that you should be my servant
to raise up the tribes of Jacob
and to restore the survivors of Israel;
I will give you as a light to the nations,
that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”

Thus says the Lord,
the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One,
to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations,
the slave of rulers,
“Kings shall see and stand up,
princes, and they shall prostrate themselves,
because of the Lord, who is faithful,
the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: , , ,

Sermon – January 12, 2020

January 12, 2020 By Leave a Comment

“When The Heavens Open“, by Rev. Mike Holly

The Word

Matthew 3:13-17

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: , , , ,

State of the Church – January 5, 2020

January 5, 2020 By Leave a Comment

“State of the Church – January 2020“, by Rev. Mike Holly

Rev. Mike Holly shares a message he first gave to the Church Council back in November 2019. They encouraged him to bring it to the whole church family.

In this message, Mike shares a view of what we are doing well as a faith community and where we have an opportunity to grow.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: , , , ,

Sermon – December 29, 2019

December 29, 2019 By Leave a Comment

“Now What?“, by Rev. Angela Martin

The Word

Matthew 2:13-23

Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, “Out of Egypt I have called my son.”

When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what had been spoken through the prophet Jeremiah:

“A voice was heard in Ramah,
wailing and loud lamentation,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.”

When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.” Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, he went away to the district of Galilee. There he made his home in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, “He will be called a Nazorean.”

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: , ,

Sermon – December 24, 2019

December 29, 2019 By Leave a Comment

“Christmas Matters“, by Rev. Mike Holly

The Word

Luke 2:1-20

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Advent 2019, Sermons Tagged With: , , ,

Sermon – December 22, 2019

December 22, 2019 By Leave a Comment

“Service of Lessons and Carols“

The Lessons and Carols

The First Lesson – Genesis 3:8-15                    
Rev. Angela Martin

The Second Lesson – Jeremiah 23:5-8
Sylvia Harper

Sanctuary Choir 

“Come Thou Long, Expected Jesus”
Arr. Robert Hobby

Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us;
let us find our rest in thee. Israel’s strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art, dear
desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.
Born thy people to deliver, born a child, and
yet a King; born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal
Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.
Rule in all hope of all. Come, expected Jesus , come.

The Third Lesson – Isaiah 9:1-6                               
John Bowles

The Fourth Lesson – Isaiah 11:1-10                           
J.B. Thrasher

The Fifth Lesson – Luke 1:26-38                        
Becky Ferguson 

Hymn No. 230   verses 1-2

“O Little Town of Bethelehem”

The Sixth Lesson – Luke 2:1-7                 
Rev. Stanley Davidson

The Seventh Lesson – Luke 2:8-16                             
Matthew Pitts

Hymn No. 239 verses 1-2

“Silent Night, Holy Night”

The Eighth Lesson – Matthew 2:1-11                          
Andrew Pitts

Hymn No. 245 verses 1-3

“The First Noel”

Offering

Offertory Anthem     

“Ev’en So Lord Quickly Come”
Paul Manz
Sanctuary Choir

Peace be to you and grace from Him. Who freed us from our sins,
who loved us all and shed His
blood, that we might saved be. Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord,
the Lord, Almighty God, who was
and is and is to come; sing Holy, Holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven,
all ye that dwell therin, rejoice
on earth, ye saints below. For Christ is coming soon.
Lord Jesus quickly come, and night shall be
no more. They need no light nor lamp not sun,
for Christ will be their ALL!

*The Doxology No. 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Ninth Lesson – John 1:1-14                           
Rev. Mike Holly

*Hymn No. 234               verses 1-3

“O Come All Ye Faithful”

*Choral Benediction

“Let Us Worship Him”

*Sending Forth with Blessing

Be people of love. Let love live in your heart and share the love of Christ with all you meet. Share love by loving those you see regularly. Start by loving your community. Share love by loving those you do not know. Share love by praying for our world. As you go out into the wonder of God’s creations, share love, joy, peace, and hope with all those you meet. Amen.

Postlude

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Advent 2019, Sermons Tagged With: ,

Sermon – December 15, 2019

December 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment

“Joy to the World“, by Rev. Julie Holly

The Word

Luke 1:39-45

In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.”

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Advent 2019, Sermons Tagged With: , , , ,

Sermon – December 8, 2019

December 8, 2019 By Leave a Comment

“Silent Night“, by Rev. Mike Holly

The Word

Luke 2:1-5

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe to the Podcast Android | Email | RSS

Filed Under: Advent 2019, Sermons Tagged With: , , , ,
« Previous Page
Next Page »