Sermon

12 Feb A Fresh Mission

A Fresh Mission Matthew 20:18-20 and 1 John 3:11, 16-18 February 9, 2020 Michelle Fincher Calvary Presbyterian Church How many of you are old enough—and you’re willing to admit—that you remember a heavy metal band from New Jersey called Twisted Sister?  For the record, I never thought I’d use Twisted...

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04 Feb Fresh Courage

Fresh Courage Joshua 1:1-9 February 2, 2020 Michelle Fincher Calvary Presbyterian Church [audio m4a="https://calvarypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2_24_20-sermon.m4a"][/audio] Fresh courage.  That is our topic this morning, a timely topic, I would suggest since I wonder if anyone would dispute that in our lives, in the church and in our world, we are in desperate need...

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30 Jan A Fresh Word

A Fresh Word 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 and Hebrews 4:12-13 January 26, 2020 M. Michelle Fincher Calvary Presbyterian Church Over the past three weeks, our Fresh sermon series has led us to consider a fresh start, fresh worship, and last week, thanks to Sheila Arnold’s storytelling, a fresh peace.  Today, we...

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22 Jan Fresh Peace

Sheila Arnold, Inspirational Speaking and Storytelling Calvary Presbyterian Church Sun., Jan. 19, 2020 “Fresh Peace” “I Have a Dream” read by Gabriel Applause and what do those words make you think** Newspaper headlines the day after “I have a dream” WP:  200,000 Jam Mall in Mammoth Rally In Solemn, Orderly Plea...

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13 Jan Fresh Worship

Fresh Worship John 4:21-24 and Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 January 12, 2020 M. Michelle Fincher Calvary Presbyterian Church [audio m4a="https://calvarypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1-12-20-Sermon.m4a"][/audio] Last week we started a new sermon series called Fresh by focusing on how following Jesus offers us a fresh start.  Without Jesus, we’re left with only our own strength and effort,...

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08 Jan A Fresh Start

A Fresh Start Mark 1:16-20 and 10:17-22 January 5, 2020 Michelle Fincher Calvary Presbyterian Church [audio m4a="https://calvarypres.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Sermon-1-4-20.m4a"][/audio] This morning we begin a new sermon series entitled Fresh which seems a particularly apt series to begin at the start of a new year.  The end of the year is typically a time...

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09 Dec Mary’s Magnificat

December 8, 2019 M. Michelle Fincher Calvary Presbyterian Church Lullabies are a time-honored tradition when it comes to soothing fussy babies.  There is something about a parent’s voice that can bring a sense of peace—or “lull,” as the word suggests—to help a little one drift into sleep.  It...

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04 Dec Songs of the Season:  Zechariah’s Benedictus

Songs of the Season:  Zechariah’s Benedictus Luke 1:68-79 December 1, 2019 Michelle Fincher Calvary Presbyterian Church “All of humanity’s problems stem from [their] inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”  That is a quote from the famous mathematician and theologian Blaise Pascal in the 17th century—long before the smartphone,...

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15 Nov Advent 2019

Advent at Calvary Presbyterian Church December 1: Zechariah's Song:  The Benedictus December 8:  Mary's Song:  The Magnificat (Advent Wreath-Making Event & Hanging of the Greens Following Worship) December 15:  Lessons & Carols December 22:  The Angels' Song:  Gloria Christmas Eve:  Candle Lighting Service with Communion, 7:30 p.m. Click here for more...

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