Episode 12: Ash Wednesday:The God Who Loves You

This recording captures the scripture readings, sermon and a portion of the prayers offered on Ash Wednesday / Valentines Day 2018. 

Episode 11: Discernment

Sermon on Mark 1:29-39  Early in the morning, while it was still quite dark, Jesus got up and went out to a deserted place and prayed.  We need to do the same.

Episode 10: Confronting Demons

Sermon on The Gospel According to Mark 1:21-28 delivered by Pastor Alix Pridgen

Jesus is teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath when he is confronted by a man with an unclean spirit. Jesus casts out the spirit.  How might we also cast out those "spirits" that seek to diminish our lives and the lives of others? 

Episode 9: A Word of Hope for All People

Sermon on the story of Jonah. Delivered 1/21/2018 by The Rev. Dr. Alix D. Pridgen.

No one is beyond the reach of God's mercy and forgiveness. We are called to offer that word of hope to everyone -- especially those we think are least deserving of it. 

Episode 8: Advent Present

Sermon delivered the first Sunday in Advent and based on Mark 13:24-37. Being present and alert.

Episode 7: Christ the King

Sermon Delivered 11-26-2017 for Christ the King Sunday. Based on Matthew 25:31-46

Episode 5: Plenty of Oil

Based on Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus' Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids.

Episode 4: Calling All Saints

Matthew 5:1-12 and I John 3:1-3

Episode 3: Reformation 2017

Delivered on Reformation Sunday.  Scriptures:  Romans 3:19-28  and John 8:31-36

Episode 2: Whose coin?

Based on Matthew 22:15-22.  Jesus' opponents ask him whether or not it is lawful to pay taxes.  He responds by asking them to produce a coin.