Sermons

From earliest times, the church has gathered on the Lord’s Day for the proclamation and exposition of the Word and the celebration of the Sacraments. The Reformed tradition has emphasized the importance of the Lord’s Day as the time for hearing the Word and celebrating the Sacraments in the expectation of encountering the risen Lord, and for responding in prayer and service.

The church confesses the Scriptures to be the Word of God written, witnessing to God’s self-revelation. Where that Word is read and proclaimed, Jesus Christ the Living Word is present by the inward witness of the Holy Spirit. For this reason the reading, hearing, preaching, and confessing of the Word are central to Christian worship.

Selections for reading in public worship are guided by the seasons of the church year, pastoral concerns for our congregation, events and conditions in the world, and specific program emphases of our church. Use of the Revised Common Lectionary ensures a broad range of readings as well as consistency and connection with the universal Church.

The preached Word, or sermon, is based upon the written Word. It is a proclamation of Scripture in the conviction that through the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ is present to the gathered people, offering grace and calling for obedience. Preaching requires diligence and discernment in the study of Scripture, the discipline of daily prayer, cultivated sensitivity to events and issues affecting the lives of the people, and a consistent and personal obedience to Jesus Christ.

Selected passages from the Book of Order, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A).

Services of Worship Audio

Audio from services not listed here may be available from the Church office.

• Trinity Sunday - May 26, 2013
• Penticost - May 19, 2013
• Youth Led - Drew Turner - May 12, 2013
• May 5, 2013
• April 28, 2013
• April 21, 2013
• April 14, 2013
• Guest - Ronnie Holloman - April 7, 2013
• Easter - March 31, 2013
• Good Friday - March 29, 2013
• Palm/Passion Sunday - March 24, 2013
• March 17, 2013
• March 10, 2013
• March 3, 2013
• Guest - John Williams - February 24, 2013
• February 17, 2013
• The Transfiguration of the Lord - February 10, 2013
• February 3, 2013
• January 27, 2013
• January 20, 2013
• Baptism of the Lord - January 13, 2013
• Epiphany - January 6, 2013
• Guest Pastor - December 30, 2012
• Christmas Eve 11PM - December 23, 2012
• Lessons and Carols - December 23, 2012
• 3rd Sunday of Advent - December 16, 2012
• 1st Sunday of Advent - December 2, 2012
• November 18, 2012
• All Saints Day - November 4, 2012
• Children's Sabbath - October 21, 2012
• October 7, 2012



Anthems

God brings all things into being by the Word. God offers the Word of grace, and people respond to that divine initiative through the language of worship. They call God by name, invoke God’s presence, beseech God in prayer, and stand before God in silence and contemplation. They bow before God, lift hands and voices in praise, sing, make music, and dance. Heart, soul, strength, and mind, with one accord, they join in the language, drama, and pageantry of worship.

Song is a response which engages the whole self in prayer. Song unites the faithful in common prayer wherever they gather for worship whether in church, home, or other special place. The covenant people have always used the gift of song to offer prayer. Psalms were created to be sung by the faithful as their response to God. Though they may be read responsively or in unison, their full power comes to expression when they are sung. In addition to psalms the Church in the New Testament sang hymns and spiritual songs. Through the ages and from varied cultures, the church has developed additional musical forms for congregational prayer. Congregations are encouraged to use these diverse musical forms for prayer as well as those which arise out of the musical life of their own cultures.

To lead the congregation in the singing of prayer is a primary role of the choir and other musicians. They also may pray on behalf of the congregation with introits, responses, and other musical forms. Instrumental music may be a form of prayer since words are not essential to prayer. In worship, music is not to be for entertainment or artistic display. Music as prayer is to be a worthy offering to God on behalf of the people.

Selected passages from the Book of Order, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)

Congregational Song

• "Doxology"
• "O Worship the King"

Sanctuary Choir

• "This Little Light Of Mine"
• "Breath of God"
• "I Want to be Ready"
• "Raise the Wave of Praise"
• "Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep"
• "Gospel Jubilee"
• "Behold the Lamb of God"
• "Hallelujah, Thine the Glory"
• "The Lord Came Down to the River"
• "I'll Praise My Maker"

Exulte Deo

• "Heavenly Light"

The River

• "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"

Mens Gospel Chorus

• "God Will Take Care of You"
• "Living for Jesus"