Sermons

 


  • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

    What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Rahab & Ruth[i]

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 15, 2024

    Third Sunday of Advent

    Matthew 1:1-6, Joshua 2:15-24, Ruth 1:22-2:12



    [i] Modeled after a sermon series written by Dr. Sarah Nave during her doctoral studies. Used by permission.


  • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

    What to Expect When You’re Expecting[i]

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 8, 2024

    First Sunday of Advent

    Matthew 1:1-6, Luke 1:26-35





    [i] Inspired by a sermon series written by Dr. Sarah Nave during her doctoral studies. Used by permission.


  • Sunday, November 17

    Faithful Waiting

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 17, 2024

    26th Sunday after Pentecost

    1 Samuel 2:1-10; Mark 13:1-8

  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

    Nevertheless

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 10, 2024

    25th Sunday after Pentecost

    Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

    For All the Saints

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 3, 2024

    All Saints’ Day Worship Service

    Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44

  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

    A New Vision

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; October 13, 2024

    21st Sunday after Pentecost

    Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Mark 10:46-52

  • Sunday, October 6

    The Way of Jesus

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; October 6, 2024

    20th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 8; Mark 10:2-16

  • SUNDAY, September 29

    God’s Harvest

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 29, 2024

    19th Sunday after Pentecost

    Stewardship Dedication Sunday

    Psalm 30, Luke 10:1-11

  • Sunday, September 22

    Roots of our Faith

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 22, 2024

    18th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 1; Mark 9:30-37

  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

    The Spirituality of Generosity

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 15, 2024

    17th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 121; Matthew 6:19-21

  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

    The Spirituality of Community

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 8, 2024

    16th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 133; Galatians 6:1-10

  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

    The Spirituality of Blessings

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 1, 2024

    15th Sunday after Pentecost

    Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Mark 10:13-16

  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

    The Spirituality of Preparing & Sharing Meals

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 25, 2024

    14th Sunday after Pentecost

    Genesis 18:1-8; John 21:9-14

  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 18

    The Spirituality of Sacred Space

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    August 18, 2024

    13th Sunday after Pentecost

    Exodus 3:1-6; Exodus 13:17-22

  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 11

    The Spirituality of Grandparenting

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    August 11, 2024

    12th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 71, Deuteronomy 4:1-12

  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

    The Spirituality of Pets

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    August 4, 2024

    11th Sunday after Pentecost

    Jonah 3-4

  • SUNDAY, JULY 21

    The Spirituality of Music

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    July 21, 2024

    9th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 150, 2 Chronicles 29:20, 25-30

  • SUNDAY, JULY 14

    The Spirituality of Storytelling

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    July 14, 2024

    8th Sunday after Pentecost

    Luke 15:11-23; Luke 10:30-37

  • Sunday, JULY 7

    The Spirituality of Nature

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    July 7, 2024

    7th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 96, Job 38:1-11

  • SUNDAY, June 23

    The Spirituality of Gardening

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    June 23, 2024

    5th Sunday after Pentecost

    Genesis 2:1-15; Isaiah 58:1-11

  • SUNDAY, JUNE 16

    The Spirituality of Prayer Practices

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    June 16, 2024

    4th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 16; Luke 18:10-14

     

  • SUNDAY, JUNE 9

    The Spirituality of Water

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    June 9, 2024

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost

    Genesis 1:1-13; Isaiah 43:1-7

  • SUNDAY, JUNE 2

    The Spirituality of Bread & Wine

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    June 2, 2024

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 104:1-15; I Kings 17:2-16


  • SUNDAY, MAY 19

    I Celebrate the Church of Jesus Christ

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    May 19, 2024

    Day of Pentecost

    Acts 2:1-7, 14a, 22-24, 41-47

  • sunday, may 12

    And Then They Prayed

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    May 12, 2024

    7th Sunday of Easter

    John 17:6-20; Acts 1:1-17, 21-26

  • SUNDAY, MAY 5

    Mothering God

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    May 5, 2024

    6th Sunday of Easter

    1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17

  • SUNDAY, APRIL 28

    God the Gardener

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    April 28, 2024

    5th Sunday of Easter

    Acts 8:26-40; John 15:1-8

  • SUNDAY, APRIL 7

    The Gift of Laughter

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 7, 2024

    2nd Sunday of Easter

    Genesis 18:1-15; Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

  • SUNDAY, MARCH 31

    The Risen Son

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 31, 2024

    Resurrection Sunday

    Acts 10:34-43; Mark 16:1-8

     

  • SUNDAY, MARCH 10

    Death on a Pole

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 10, 2024

    4th Sunday in Lent

    Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-21

  • SUNDAY, MARCH 3

    Consumed by Zeal

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 3, 2024

    3rd Sunday in Lent

    Exodus 20:1-17; John 2:13-22

     

  • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

    A Follower – Not a Fan

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 25, 2024

    2nd Sunday in Lent

    Mark 8:31-38

  • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18

     Wilderness Wandering

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 18, 2024

    1st Sunday in Lent

    Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15

  • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11

    Watch and Listen

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 11, 2024

    Transfiguration of the Lord

    2 Kings 2:1-12; Mark 9:2-9

  • Sunday, February 4

    Jesus on Tour

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 4, 2024

    5th Sunday after Epiphany

    Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39

  • SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024

    Dear James and John

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; January 21, 2024

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany

    Jonah 3:1-5; Mark 1:14-20

  • SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2024

    Greater Things

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; January 14, 2024

    2nd Sunday after Epiphany

    1 Samuel 3:1-10; John 1:43-51

  • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023

    Those Who Dream Prepare the Way

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 10, 2023

    2nd Sunday of Advent

    Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8

  • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023

    Those Who Dream Keep Awake

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 3, 2023

    1st Sunday of Advent

    Mark 13:24-37


  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023

    Risking for God’s Sake

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 19, 2023

    25th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 123; Matthew 25:14-30

     

  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023

    Waiting for God

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 12, 2023

    24th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 78:1-7; Matthew 25:1-13

  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023

    God’s Children Now

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 5, 2023

    All Saints Day Worship Service

    Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3

  • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023

    Welcome to the Party

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; October 15, 2023

    20th Sunday after Pentecost

    Exodus 32:1-14; Matthew 22:1-14

  • Sunday, October 1, 2023

    The Authority of Jesus

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; October 1, 2023

    World Communion Sunday

    Exodus 17:1-7 and Matthew 21:23-32

  • SUnday, September 24, 2023

    Grace in Action: The Good Samaritan

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 24, 2023

    17th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 138; Luke 10:25-37

     

  • SUNDAY, September 17, 2023

    Grace in Action:
    The Prodigal Parent

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 17, 2023

    16th Sunday after Pentecost

    Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32


  • Sunday, September 10, 2023

    Grace in Action: Creation

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 10, 2023

    15th Sunday after Pentecost

    Genesis 1:1-2:3


  • SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

    God’s Grace in Your Life

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 3, 2023

    14th Sunday after Pentecost

    Psalm 23; Hebrews 11:1-16, 12:1-2

  • AUGUST 27, 2023

     “God’s Grace in the Life of Ruth”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 27, 2023

    13th Sunday after Pentecost

    Ruth 1:1-17

  • AUgust 20, 2023

    “God’s Grace in the Life of Moses”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;
    August 20, 2023

    12th Sunday after Pentecost

    Exodus 3:1-21

  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

    God’s Grace in the Life of Enoch

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    August 13, 2023

    11h Sunday after Pentecost

    Hebrews 11:1-6; Genesis 5:21-24

  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

    God’s Grace in Life of Rahab

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    August 6, 2023

    10th Sunday after Pentecost

    Joshua 2:1-21, 6:15-25

  • SUNDAY, JULY 30

    God’s Grace in the Life of Daniel

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; 

    July 30, 2023

    9th Sunday after Pentecost

    Daniel 6:1-28

  • Sunday, July 23

    God’s Grace in the Life of Joseph

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;
    July 23, 2023

    8th Sunday after Pentecost

    Genesis 37:1-28; 50:15-21

     

  • SUNDAY, JULY 16

    God’s Grace in the Life of Hannah

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;
    July 16, 2023

    7th Sunday after Pentecost

    I Samuel 1:1-28

     

  • SUNDAY, JULY 9

     “God’s Grace in the Life of Jeremiah”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    July 9, 2023

    6th Sunday after Pentecost

    Jeremiah 1:1-19

  • SUNDAY, JULY 2

    God’s Grace in Life of Esther

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    July 2, 2023

    5th Sunday after Pentecost

    Esther 4:1-17

  • sunday, june 25

    “God’s Grace in Life”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    June 25, 2023

    4th Sunday after Pentecost

    Genesis 1:27-31; 3:1-13 and Hebrews 11:1-2, 12:1-2, 14-15

  • sunday, june 11

     “Who Needs a Physician?”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost;
    June 11, 2023

    Psalm 100; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

  • Sunday, June 4

    Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer

    June 4, 2023; Trinity Sunday

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

  • SUnday, May 28

     “Happy Birthday, Church”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Pentecost; May 28, 2023

    Acts 2:1-21

  • Sunday, May 21

     “Last Words”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    7th Sunday of Easter; May 21, 2023

    Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; Acts 1:6-14

  • Sunday, may 7

    Getting There

    May 7, 2023; 5th Sunday of Easter

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14

  • SUNDAY, APRIL 30

    How Can We Keep from Singing?

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    April 30, 2023

    4th Sunday of Easter

    Psalm 96

  • SUNDAY, APRIL 23

    Caring for the Earth

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    April 23, 2023

    3rd Sunday of Easter

    Matthew 14:13-21; Luke 24:36-43

  • sunday, april 16

    "And God Laughs"

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;

    April 16, 2023

    2nd Sunday of Easter

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-4; Psalm 2

  • SUNDAY, APRIL 9

     “Is it True?”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Easter Sunday; April 9, 2023

    Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18

  • SUNDAY, MARCH 26

     “For God’s Glory”

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    5th Sunday in Lent; March 26, 2023

    John 11:1-45

  • sunday, march 19

    Who Is My Neighbor?

    March 19, 2023

    4th Sunday in Lent;
    Neighboring Sunday

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 10:25-37

  • Sunday, March 5

    Yes, No, Maybe

    March 5, 2023

    2nd Sunday in Lent

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Genesis 12:1-4a; John 3:1-17

  • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

    It Stands Written

    February 26, 2023

    1st Sunday in Lent

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Matthew 4:1-11

  • Sunday, February 19

    Shine, Christian, Shine

    February 19, 2023

    Transfiguration of the Lord

    Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Exodus 34:29-35; Matthew 17:1-9

  • Sunday, February 12

    Choose Life

    February 12, 2023

    6th Sunday after Epiphany

    Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Deuteronomy 30:15-20;

    Matthew 5:21-37

  • Sunday, February 5

    Be What You Are

    February 5, 2023

    5th Sunday after Epiphany

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    Isaiah 58:1-9a and Matthew 5:13-20

  • Sunday, January 29, 2023

    Favored by God

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    January 29, 2023

    4th Sunday after Epiphany

    Micah 6:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12

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  • sunday, january 22, 2023

    Lights, Camera, Action

    Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead

    January 22, 2023

    3rd Sunday after Epiphany

    Isaiah 9:1-4, Matthew 4:12-23