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May Pulpit Schedule

4th – So What? – 2 Kings 2:19-22; Matthew 5:13-20; Colossians 4:5,6

            In contemporary culture one often hears Christianity being derided, folk saying so what when it comes to the Church. For many such folk the Church and Christian faith have no reason to continue to exist. Indeed, many would say the Church has been a blight upon humanity. Is that true? Has the Church ever been a blessing? Is there any ongoing need for the Church in the world? Elisha and his ministry will help provide the answer to these questions. For Elisha, you see, is a type of Christ, one through whom we see Jesus.

11th – The Word, The Song – Psalm 34:1-8; Matthew 11:25-30; 1 Peter 2:1-10

            What is it that most marks the people of God? Answering that question has proved a difficult task through the ages. However, there is one point on which almost all folk agree: the redeemed of the Lord are a praising people. We may differ on baptism or how to do communion or some other things, but we agree that Jesus, the Word of God, is worthy of all praise. The sermon on this Lord’s Day will be sung by the Alleluia Choir. They will be celebrating the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s praise time!

18th – Salad Days – 2 Kings 2:23-25; Psalm 119:9-16; 2 Timothy 1:8-14

            On this Lord's Day we will have young folk confirmed into the Christian faith. For two years they have read, memorized, studied, and talked about the Bible, essential and distinctive Christian beliefs, and what it means to be a Christian. Yes, they have been part of an intensive teaching/training program called Confirmation Class. We understand they still have a ways to go in their Christian walk, like all of us, but we hope it will help get them through their salad days without encountering any bears, if you catch my drift.

25th – A Dog and Its Vomit – 2 Kings 3:1-27;  Proverbs 26:4,5,11; 2 Peter 2:17-22

            OK, we agree this sermon title will gain few accolades for attractiveness or nuance regarding its imagery. You should know, however, the image is one that God has chosen to use. Our focus will be on what it is that God is wanting us to understand through this peculiar and distasteful imagery. Our primary text from 2 Kings will seem familiar to us, almost as if we had read it before. Hmm. Have we? We'll also read one of the most horrific scenes of child sacrifice in all human literature. It's in the Bible.