Recent Sermons
- 2023 -
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Making Room: Hospitality in the Margins
“He was trying to see who Jesus was”
Luke 19:3
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Making Room: Hospitality in the Margins
“He was trying to see who Jesus was”
Luke 19:3
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, March 5, 2023
The Hospitable Heart
The Rev. Kirk Summers, Clerk of Session and New Elders
The Hospitable Heart
The Rev. Kirk Summers, Clerk of Session and New Elders
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Friendship, Music and Jesus
John 15:91-17
Michael and Friends Youth and Young Adults Service
Friendship, Music and Jesus
John 15:91-17
Michael and Friends Youth and Young Adults Service
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Thin Places
Matthew 17:1-9
The Rev. Tim Purvis
Thin Places
Matthew 17:1-9
The Rev. Tim Purvis
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Getting Along, Or Not
“The one who plants and the one who waters
have a common purpose.”
1 Corinthians 3:8
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Getting Along, Or Not
“The one who plants and the one who waters
have a common purpose.”
1 Corinthians 3:8
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Set Free On Sunday “She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up.” Luke 13:11 The Rev. Dr. Richard Topping |
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Invested “our servants who delight in revering your name.” Nehemiah 1:11 “Rid yourselves…crave” 1 Peter 2:1,2 The Rev. Kirk Summers |
Sunday, January 22, 2023
A Piercing Light
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness
– on them light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2
Antonio Siracusa, Theological Field Education Student
A Piercing Light
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness
– on them light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2
Antonio Siracusa, Theological Field Education Student
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Abiding With Jesus (Keeping Company with Christ) “What are you looking for?” …“Where are you staying?” … “Come and see.” John 1:38-39 The Rev. Kirk Summers |
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Pleased, Thus Far (You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet!) “with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 The Rev. Kirk Summers |
Sunday, January 1, 2023
No Ifs, Ands, or Buts: Thank You Joseph, Hello ’23! “Now after they had left…” Matthew 12:13 The Rev. Kirk Summers |
- 2022 -
Sunday, December 25, 2022
Sharing our Joy “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.” Luke 2:1-20 The Rev. Kirk Summers |
Sunday, December 11, 2022
The Joy In This Day
Antonio Siracusa, Theological Field Education Student
The Joy In This Day
Antonio Siracusa, Theological Field Education Student
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Turning Off The Gaslighting “They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain” Isaiah 11:9 “in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus.” Romans 15:4 The Rev. Kirk Summers |
Sunday, November 27, 2022
A Membership Worth Having
“But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Matthew 24:36
Antonio Siracusa, Theological Field Education Student
A Membership Worth Having
“But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Matthew 24:36
Antonio Siracusa, Theological Field Education Student
Sunday, November 20, 2022
All
“be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power” Colossians 3:11
The Rev. Kirk Summers
All
“be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power” Colossians 3:11
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, November 13, 2022
A Call To Order
“do not be weary in doing what is right” 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Antonio Siracusa, Theological Field Education Student
A Call To Order
“do not be weary in doing what is right” 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Antonio Siracusa, Theological Field Education Student
Sunday, November 6, 2022, Remembrance Day Service
Peace - More Than A Dream
“the truth concerning all this.” Daniel 7:16
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Peace - More Than A Dream
“the truth concerning all this.” Daniel 7:16
The Rev. Kirk Summers
- 2021 -
Sunday, December 26, 2021 ~~ Jesus: Beyond Expectations ~~ “When His parents saw Him, they were astonished.” Luke 2:48
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, December 19, 2021 ~~ The Us in Christmas ~~ “He has filled the hungry with good things.” Luke 1:53
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, December 12, 2021 ~~ Our Source of Joy ~~ “Rejoice in the Lord always.” Philippians 4:4
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, December 5, 2021 ~~ A Song to Sing ~~ “He has shown the mercy promised… and has remembered His holy covenant.” Luke 1:72
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, November 28, 2021 ~~ We Hope ~~ “Get you up to a high mountain… herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength. Lift it up, do not fear.” Isaiah 40:9
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, November 21, 2021 ~~ Together ~~ “Built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God.” Ephesians 2:22
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, November 14, 2021 ~~ At This Time ~~ “… at that time.” Daniel 12:1
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, November 7, 2021 ~~ Making Matters Better ~~ “Jesus, again greatly disturbed, came to the tomb… Jesus said, ‘Take away the stone.’” John 11:38-39
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, October 31, 2021 ~~ If God is for Us, Who is Against Us? ~~ “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, October 24, 2021 ~~ Receiving and Being ~~ “Comfort your hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:17
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, October 17, 2021 ~~ Getting Leadership ~~ “But it is not so among you.” Mark 10:43
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, October 10, 2021 ~~ Thankful Thanksgiving ~~ “Out of them shall come thanksgiving” Jeremiah 30:19, “giving thanks to God through him.” Colossians 3:17
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, October 3, 2021 ~~ Jesus – Right from the Start ~~ “Jesus is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word” Hebrews 1:3
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, September 26, 2021 ~~ SERIOUSLY, LET LOVE LIVE! ~~ “and be at peace with one another” Mark 9:50
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, September 19, 2021 ~~ Wisdom: Ballot Box and Beyond ~~ “Who is wise and understanding among you?” James 3:13
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, September 12, 2021 ~~ It’s The Maple Syrup…and More ~~ “That I may know how to sustain the weary.” Isaiah 50:4
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, September 5, 2021 ~~ The Work of Faith ~~ Then he said to her, “For saying that, you may go” Mark 7:29
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, August 29, 2021 ~~ 'A Good Guest' ~~ “O Lord, who may abide in your tent?” Psalm 15
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, August 22, 2021 ~~ 'A View to Renew' ~~ “we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.” Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, August 15, 2021 ~~ 'Spirit Filled' ~~
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, July 18, 2021 ~~ 'No Longer' ~~ “You are no longer strangers… but citizens.” Ephesians 2:19
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, July 11, 2021 ~~ 'Holy Living' ~~ “let yourselves be built into a spiritual house” 1 Peter 2:5
The Rev. Kirk Summers
The Rev. Kirk Summers
- 2020 -
Sunday, November 15, 2020 ~~ 'Keep The Light On' ~~ “'then your lights shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly" Isaiah 58:8
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, November 8, 2020 ~~ 'Never Again' ~~ “'They shall never again be plucked up" Amos 9:15, "no one will snatch them out of my hand" John 10:28
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, November 1, 2020 ~~ 'Like The Pine Trees Lining The Winding Road' - J. Croce ~~ “'But who do you say that I am?' Simon Peter answered..." Matthew 16:15-16
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, October 25, 2020 ~~ Rising To The Occasion ~~ “if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile." Matthew 5:41
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, October 18, 2020 ~~ God's Currency ~~
Rev. Tim Purvis
Rev. Tim Purvis
Sunday, October 11, 2020 ~~ Limitless Life #4: Love ~~ “Since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." 1 John 4:11
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, October 4, 2020 ~~ Limitless Life #3: Grace ~~ “and showed compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love." Psalm 106:44
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, September 27, 2020 ~~ Limitless Life #2: Wisdom ~~ “We have spoken frankly to you Corinthians; out heart is wide open to you. There is no restriction in our affections, but only in yours. In return-I speak as to children-open wide your hearts also" 2 Corinthians 6:11-13
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, September 20, 2020 ~~ Limitless Life #1: Faith ~~ “as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see-we are alive; as punished, and yet not killed..." 2 Corinthians 6:9-11
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, September 13, 2020 ~~ Of Good old Cheer ~~ “Yes, now you are speaking plainly, not in any figure of speech!..." John 16:29-33
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, March 8, 2020 ~~ Health Watch ~~ “I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health" 3 John: 2
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, March 1, 2020 ~~ Being Comfortable, Being Christian~~ “Away with you...Worship the Lord your God and serve only him” Matthew 4:10
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, February 23, 2020 ~~ Flow, River Flow~~
Sunday, February 16, 2020 ~~ Deeper~~ “You have heard that it was said...but I say” Matthew 5:21-22
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, February 9, 2020 ~~ Basic Requirement ~~ “has told you, o mortal, what is good” Micah 6:8
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6
Rev. Kirk Summers
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, February 2, 2020 ~~ What We Can Bring to The Table ~~ “you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship
is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ” 1 John 1:3
Rev. Kirk Summers
is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ” 1 John 1:3
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, January 26, 2020 ~~ Rather Unlikely ~~ “Casting a net...mending nets...and he called them." Matthew 4:18-20
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, January 19, 2020 ~~ The Lamb of God ~~ “The next day he saw and declared” John 1:29
Jim MacDonald
Jim MacDonald
Sunday, January 12, 2020 ~~ Continue to be concerned ~~ “We are witnesses to all that (Jesus) did” Acts 10:39
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers
Sunday, January 5, 2020 ~~ Off to a Great Start ~~ “he gave power to become children of God" John 1:12
Rev. Kirk Summers
Rev. Kirk Summers