2005  ~  2006   ~   2007  ~  2008   ~   2009   ~   2010

2005
Sunday, November 20 ~ Matthew 25:31-46
Sunday, December 4 ~ Isaiah 40:1-11
Sunday, December 11 ~ Isaiah 61:1-11
Sunday, December 18 ~ Luke 1:26-38
Saturday, December 24 ~ John 1:1-8

2006
Sunday, January 1 ~ Luke 2:22-40 ~ False Hopes and Good Advice
Sunday, January 8 ~ Mark 1:4-11 ~ Torn Heavens, Broken Glass, and Cracked Pots
Sunday, January 15 ~ 1 Samuel 3:1-10 ~ "To Be Or Not To Be... A Prophet"
Sunday, January 29 ~ Mark 1:21-28
Sunday, February 5 ~ 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Sunday, February 12 ~ 2 Kings 5:1-17 ~ Keeping It Simple (Hattie McDaniel Tribute)
Sunday, February 19 ~ Isaiah 43:18-25 ~ We Remember!
Ash Wednesday, March 1 ~ The Suffering Of The World
Sunday, March 5 ~ The Spiritual Discipline of Confessing
Sunday, March 12 ~ The Spiritual Disciplines of Fasting/Abstaining
Sunday, March 26 ~ The Spiritual Disciplines of Almsgiving and Serving
Sunday, April 2 ~ The Spiritual Discipline of Forgiveness
Sunday, April 9 ~ The Reading Of The Passion
Sunday, April 16, Easter ~ Mark 16:1-8 - "Abrupt Endings And Embodied Futures"
Sunday, April 23 ~ John 20:19-31 - "The Other Tomb"
Sunday, April 30 ~ Luke 24: 13-35 "Who Walks With You?"
Sunday, April 30 ~ Special Benediction
Sunday, May 7 ~ John 10:11-18 - "Divine Security"
Sunday, May 14 ~ John 15:1-9 - "Branching Out"
Sunday, May 21 ~ John 15:9-17 - "Abiding Love & Constant Joy"
Sunday, May 29 ~ Joshua 4:2-24 - "Stacking Stones/Moving On"

Sunday, June 4 ~ Transformation Celebration! ~ 1 Corinthians 11:21-26

Sunday, June 11 ~

Sunday, June 18 ~ 2 Corinthians 5:1-11, 16-17 "Finding The Best View"

Sunday, June 26 ~ "To Thrive And To Flourish"

Sunday, July 2 ~ Psalm 130 & Mark 5 ~ "Out Of Desperation" by Rev. William Spangler

Sunday, July 23 ~ Ephesians 2:1-11 ~ "No Walls With THIS Citizenship"

Thursday, July 27 ~ Eulogy for Evelyn Babcock

Sunday, July 30 ~ John 6:1-15 ~ "How Much Is Enough?"

Sunday, August 6 ~ Ephesians ~ "Unity, Not Uniformity"

Sunday, August 13 ~ Ephesians 4:25-5:2 ~ "The Language Of Grace"

Sunday, August 20 ~ Hymn Sing!

Sunday, August 26 ~ Joshua 24: 15-25 ~ "Choosing Servanthood"

Sunday, September 2 ~ Judy Ponting, Guest Preacher

Thursday, September 7 ~ Funeral For Frances C. Bessner

Sunday, September 11 ~ Youth Sunday, Michelle Brown, Guest Preacher

Sunday, September 17 ~ Mark 8:27 - 38 "Lost Identity"

September 24, 2006 ~ James 3:13 – 4:3; 7-8a  ~  "A Bountiful Harvest"

October 1, 2006 ~ Mark 9:38-41 ~ "Never Too Many Cups"

October 8, 2006 ~ John 11:28-37 ~ "Moving Beyond Loss" ~ Rev. Jim Kulma, Guest Preacher

October 15

October 22 ~ Job 38:1-21 & 42:1-6 and Mark 10:35-45 ~ "Put You In The Place Just Right"

October 29 ~ Revelation 21:1-6a ~ “Look Who’s Moving In Next Door!”

November 5 ~ Mark 12:28-34 ~ “One Is The Loveliest Number”

November 1 ~ Mark 12 38-44  ~ “I Could Eat A Whole House”

November 19 ~ Hebrews 10:15-25~ “Holy Provocation”

November 26 ~ Rev. William Spangler, guest preacher ~ Matthew 28:16-20

December 3, 2006 ~ Psalm 49 ~ “Music Solves The Savage Riddle”

December 10, 2006 ~ Luke 1:68-79 ~ "Peace: The Road Less Traveled"

December 17 ~ sermon inspired by "The Meaning Of Joy" by Paul Tillich

December 24 ~ Bidding Prayer at the 10:30 a.m. service

December 24 ~ Christmas Eve Communion Meditation ~ "The Man & The Birds" by Paul Harvey

December 31 ~ Youth Sunday ~ The Twelve Days Of Christmas

2007

January 7  ~ Matthew 2:1-12 ~ "A Higher Authority"

January 14 ~ Matthew 3 ~ "To Be Loved Is To Be Chosen Is To Be Broken"

January 21 ~ John 2:1-11 ~ "What We're Made For"

January 28 ~ Luke 4:21-31 ~ "Not So Great Expectations"

February 4 ~ Luke 5:1-11 ~ "Depth Perception"

February 11 ~ Luke 6:17-26 ~ "No Place For Complacency"

February 17 ~ Prayer Of Blessing On Our 165th Anniversary

February 18 ~ "What Good Is A Big Old Inner City Church Anyway?"

Lenten Sermon Series: "Questions Around The Cross"

February 25, 2007~ Deuteronomy 26:1-11 (Luke 4:1-13) ~ “Who Are We?”

March 4, 2007 ~ Psalm 27 ~ "Whom Do I Fear?"

March 11 ~ Isaiah 55: 1-13 ~ "Are You Thirsty?  Are Your Hungry?"

March 18 ~ Luke 15:1-2; 11-32 ~ "Can I Go Home?"

March 25 ~ John 12:1-8 ~ "How Much Does It Cost?"

April 1 ~ Palm Sunday ~ No Sermon Today

April 8 ~ Easter Sunday ~ Luke 24:1-12 ~ "Idle Tales"

April 15 ~ Guest Preacher: The Rev. Carrie Culleen

April 22 ~ "Quintessential Moment" ~ John 21:9-19

April 29 ~ "Holy Work" ~ Acts 9:36-42

May 20 ~ "Hey, back up just a little, would you?” ~ Revelation 21:10; 21:19-22:9

May 27 ~ "Believing Is Seeing" ~ Romans 8:14-25

June 2 ~ Guest Preacher: The Rev. Carrie Culleen

June 10 ~ "A Morsel Of Bread In Zarapheth" ~ 1 Kings 17:8-24

June 17 ~ "Will Work For Faith" ~ Galatians 2:15-21

June 23 ~ "Disciples, Not Disciplinarians" ~ Galatians 3:23-29

July 8 ~ "Worn Sneakers And Thick Skin" ~ Luke 10:1-20

July 15  ~ "How To Deal With An Annoying Neighbor" ~ Luke 10:25-37

August 12 ~ Guest Preacher: The Rev. James Schimmel

August 19

August 26 ~ "Our Job: Here & Now" ~ Isaiah58:9b-14

September 9 ~ "Like Putty In God's Hands" or "The Grace Of Being Pliable" ~ Jeremiah 18:1-11

September 16 ~ Luke 15:1-10 ~ “A Part Of Me Is Missing”

September 23 ~ “A Basket Of Rotten Fruit” ~ Amos 8:1-12

September 30 ~ The Content Of Our Contentment" ~ 1 Timothy 6:6-12

October 7 ~ "“The Blessings Of A Thirsty Soul And Fainting Flesh” " ~ Psalm 63:1-8

October 14 ~ “Unexpected Healing, Unlikely Gratitude” ~ Luke 17:11-19

October 21 ~ Genesis 32:22-31 ~ “Wrestling For Blessings”

October 28 ~ Luke 18:9-14 ~ “Judge, Jury, & Executioner”

November 4 ~ Habakkuk 1:1-4 & 2:1-4 ~ "What's On YOU Tablet?"

November 11 ~ Michelle Brown, Guest Preacher ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 ~ "Stand Firm"

November 18 ~ Isaiah 65:17-25 ~ "Possibilities And Probabilities (And Necessities)"

November 25 ~ “Reigning Tender Mercies” ~ Luke 1:68-79

December 2 ~ “What Shall We Call Him?  Son Of Man" ~ Matthew 24:36-44

December 30 ~ Isaiah 63:7-9 ~ “Recounting God's Gracious Deeds; Recalling The Savior's Presence”

2008

January 6 ~ Matthew 2:1-12 ~ "Familiar Tyrants And New Paths"

January 13 ~ Matthew 3:13-17 ~ “When The Heavens Last Opened…”

January 20 ~ John 1:29-42 ~ "Come And See" (outline only)

January 27 ~ Matthew 4:12-23 ~ "At Arms Length"

February 3 ~ Matthew 17:1-9 ~ “Brush With Greatness”

February 10 ~ Matthew 4:1-11 ~ "Grace Abides In The Wilderness" with Study Helps

February 17 ~ John 3:1-8, 13-17 ~ “Seeking Spiritual Rebirth”

February 24 ~ John 4:5-29 ~ "What's In Your Bucket?"

March 2 ~ A Meditation on John 10:16 by the Rev. James Schimmel ~ "JESUS KISSES FROGS"
March 9 ~ Worship Service cancelled because of snow.

March 16 ~ Palm Sunday ~ Special Passion Narrative

March 23 ~ Easter ~ Matthew 28:1-10 ~ "Scared To Death Of Life: Dead Men Tell No Tales!"

March 30 ~ 1 Peter 1:3-9 ~ “Living Hope”

April 6 ~ Luke 24 36-49 ~ "A Hungry Messiah"

April 13 ~ Psalm 23 Acts 2:42-47 ~ "I Need A Shepherd…. I Am A Shepherd"
April 20 ~ 1 Peter 2:4-10 ~ "Stoned"

April 21 ~ 1 Corinthians 13 ~ "Loving Deeds Linked With Loving Intentions" ~ Appreciation Celebration for WSEM Volunteers

April 27 ~ Acts 17:22-31 ~ "City Altars"

June 15 ~ "Discipleship I" ~ Matthew 9:35 – 10:15

June 22 ~ “Discipleship II" ~ Matthew 10:1 – 15

June 29 ~ "Discipleship III: Discipleship & Persecution” ~ Matthew 10:37-39

 

Sermon Series: The Content Of Our Character: Following In The Way Of Christ (outlines only)

July 6 ~ Lifelong Learning ~ Proverbs 1:1-9 & 2 Timothy 3:10-18

July 13 ~  “Value Vulnerability” ~ Romans 5:1-9

July 27 ~ "Sustainable Stewardship" ~ 1 Corinthians 3:5-15

August 3 ~ "Sacrificial Solidarity" ~ Luke 10:25-37

August 10 ~ Covenantal Community ~ Luke 14:7-14

August 31 ~ Acclimated To Ambiguity ~ Matthew 5:1-12

August 16 ~ Advance Conference Keynote ~ "Divinity & Diversity: What Now?"

August 24 ~ Michelle Brown, preaching ~ "Stop.  Look.  Listen"

September 7 ~ Psalm 119:33-40 ~ “Living The Word”

September 14 ~ Matthew 18: 2-25 ~ “Forgive. No, Really. Forgive!”

September 21 ~ Exodus 16:2-15 ~ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want, But…”

September 28 ~ Matthew 21:23-32 ~ Saying & Doing; Talking & Walking

October 5 ~ World Communion Sunday ~ Luke 24: 13-15 and 28-35 ~ “Translating Bread”

October 19 ~ Exodus 33:12-23 ~ “Traces Of Sacredness”

October 26 ~ Matthew 22:34-40 ~ “Back To Basics ”

November 2 ~ Ephesians 2:12-19 ~ “Unity” ~ Michelle Brown, preacher

November 9 ~ Matthew 25:1-13 ~ "Faith For The Long Haul"
November 15 ~ Remarks at Anti-Proposition 8 Rally in downtown Cleveland

November 16 ~ Matthew 15:14-30 ~ Simple Multiplication - [*MP3]

November 23 ~ Luke 17:11-19 ~ “Time Out For Giving Thanks” - [MP3]

Advent Sermon Series:

November 30 ~ “The Smell Of Hope” ~ Luke 1:5-24a & Ephesians 5:1-2 - [MP3]

December 7 ~ "See The Light" ~ Isaiah 9:2-3 & 6-7 & John 1:6-9 - [MP3]

December 14 ~ “Taste the Goodness" ~ Psalm 34: 1-14 ~ Luke 1: 46-56 - [MP3]

December 21 ~ “Hear The Message” ~ Romans 10:13-18 & Luke 2:8-14 - [MP3 - space at beginning]

December 24 ~ Christmas Eve ~ Luke 2 :8-20 ~ "Touch The Heart" ~ [Text Only]

December 28 ~ Luke 2:22-40 ~ "Simply Satisfied" - [MP3]

2009

January 4 ~Matthew 2:1-12 ~ “Worldly Wisdom & Street Smarts” -  [MP3]

Revival!

+ January 11 ~ Revival: Day 1 ~ “The Wisdom To Wonder” ~Genesis 1:1-5 & 31a; Job 28 (selections); Hebrews 11:1-3

 - [MP3]

+ January 12 ~ Revival Day 2 ~ The Grace To Give ~ Romans 5:1-9 & Luke 10:25-37 - no MP3

+ January 13 ~ Revival Day 3 ~The Beauty To Be… ~ Luke 14:7-14 & Isaiah 56:1-8 - MP3

January 18 ~ Psalm 62:5-12 ~ Rock Solid - MP3

February 1 ~ Mark 1:21-28 ` “The Healing Power Of Teaching” - MP3

February 8 ~ Mark 1:29-39 ~ “The Teaching Power of Healing” - MP3

February 15 ~ Psalm 30 ~ “A Morning After” - MP3

February 22 ~ Mark 9:2-10 7 2 Kings 2:1-12 ~ “A Time To Keep Silence And A Time To Speak” - MP3

March 1 ~ Lent 1 ~ Psalm 25:1-10 ~ "O Lord, Teach Me Your Paths" - MP3

March 8 ~ Lent 2 ~ Mark 8:27-37 ~ “For God did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted” - MP3

March 15 ~ Lent 3 ~ Mark 11:12-24 ~ “Keep back your servant also from the insolent” - MP3

March 22 ~ My Lenten Journey ~ Patty Groetsch - MP3

March 29 ~ John 12:20-26 “For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.” ~ Psalm 51:3 - MP3

April 5 ~ Mark 11:1-11 ~ “Questions We Have About The Passion: A Dialogue Sermon With The Rev. Carrie Culleen and The Rev. Allen Harris" ~ MP3
April 12 ~ Easter Sunday ~ Mark 16:1-8 ~ “Easter: An Invitation To Wonder” - MP3

Study Leave Guest Preachers:

April 19 ~ Michelle Brown

April 26 ~ Michelle Brown

May 3 ~ Anne Sowell - MP3 Only

May 10 ~ Rev. Bill Edwards- MP3 Only

May 17 ~ Rev. Nikki Mazzo-Fredley- MP3 Only

May 24 ~ David Coatsworth- MP3 Only
 

May 31 ~ Pentecost Sunday ~ Acts 2:1-21 ~ "One Amazing Day In The City" - No MP3 today!

Sermon Series: The Essence Of Worship

June 7 ~ "What Is Worship?" ~ Isaiah 6:1-9a - MP3

June 14 ~"The Essence Of Worship: Humble Vision" ~ 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 & 14-17 - MP3

June 21 ~ "The Essence Of Worship: Reflecting The Diversity Of God" ~ 1 Samuel 18:1-5 - MP3
June 28 ~ the Rev. Jim Schimmell ~ 2 Kings 7:3-9 ~ "Day Of Good News" - MP3 only

July 5 ~ Mark 6:1-13 ~ "The Essence of Worship: Prophetic Witness" - MP3

July 12 ~ 2 Samuel 6:1-5 & 12b-19 ~ “The Essence Of Worship: Our Whole Body” - MP3

July 19

July 26 ~ Ephesians 3:14-21 ~ "The Essence Of Worship: Love” - MP3

August 2 ~ Rev. Richard Elwell

Sermon Series: Alike At Work And Prayer

August 9 ~ Psalm 90:1-2 & 12-17 ~ "Alike At Work And Prayer: Our Work Can Glorify God" - MP3

August 16 ~ 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 ~ "Alike At Work And Prayer: Our Work Can Have Integrity" - NO MP3

August 23 ~ Outdoor Worship & Picnic -- No Sermon Today!

August 30 ~ "Alike At Work And Prayer: Our Work Can Be Fair & Equitable" - MP3
September 6 ~ "Alike At Work And Prayer: Our Work Can Be Balanced (A dialogue sermon with Al Betts) - MP3

September 20 ~ God's Holy Spirit by Clifford Porter

September 27 ~ Romans 6:3-4 & Titus 3:3-7 Renewing Our Baptism: Living Intentionally - MP3 Only

October 11 ~ Mark 10:17-31~ “What’s Left Behind Reveals What’s Up Ahead” - MP3

October 18, 2009 ~ Mark 10:35-45 ~ “But It Must Not Be So Among You: A Stewardship Sermon” - MP3

October 25 ~ 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 ~“One Equals Two And Sometimes Three” Rev. Jim Schimmel - MP3 ONLY

November 1 ~ All Saints Day ~ Revelation 21:1-6a ~ “No More Tears” - MP3
Sunday, November 15 ~ Mark 12:38-44 ~ “Abundance Is In The Hands Of The Beholder” - MP3

November 22 ~ John ~ Guest Preachers: Michelle Brown & Joe Stanley - Audio/MP3 ONLY (sorry for the poor quality!)

Sermon Series: Rediscover Christmas

November 29 ~ First Sunday Of Advent ~ Luke 21:25-36 & Jeremiah 33:14-16 "Rediscover Christmas: Evergreens - Looking For Signs Of New Life In A World Of Death" - MP3

December 6 ~Advent 2 ~Luke 1:68-79 & Malachi 3:1-4 ~"Rediscover Christmas – Silver And Gold: The Refining Fire of Forgiveness" - NO MP3 Today, Sorry!

December 13 ~Advent 3 ~ Luke 2:8-20 & Zephaniah 3:14-20 ~ “Rediscover Christmas: Christmas Carols - Releasing Fear To Receive Joy” - MP3
December 20 ~ Micah 5:2-5a & Luke 1:39–55 ~ Rediscover Christmas: The Crèche – Justice Is An Act Of God’s Love - MP3

December 24 ~ 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service ~ ENTIRE SERVICE ON MP3 AUDIO!

December 24 ~ 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Service ~ ENTIRE SERVICE ON M4V AUDIO!

2010

January 3 ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 ~ "Measuring Time" - MP3

January 10 ~ Second Sunday Circle Celebration - Isaiah 60:1-6 ~ "Drawn To The Light" - MP3

January 17 ~ Psalm 100:1-5 ~ "An Attitude Of Gratitude Leads To Praise" ~ Brenda Torrey - MP3 ONLY

January 24 ~ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 ~ The Roots Are Interconnected - MP3

January 31, 2010 ~ 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ~ “Love Through A Foggy Mirror” - MP3

February 7 ~ Luke 5:1-11 ~ “Ashamed Or Amazed By Abundance?” - MP3

February 14 ~  Ephesians 2:11-19 ~ “Tearing Down Walls, Breaking Barriers” - MP3

February 21 ~ Lent 1 ~ Luke 4:1-13 ~ “Testing, Testing, 1 – 2 – 3” - MP3
February 28 ~ Lent 2 ~ Luke 13:31-35 ~ “Getting Herod To Take Notice” - MP3

March 7 ~ Luke 13:1-9 ~ “One More Year… Whew!” - MP3

March 7 ~ Men's Rally ~ Elijah presentation by the Rev. Jim Schimmel (Audio Only)

March 14 ~ This sermon was not taped.

March 21 ~ Children's Sunday ~ We hope to have a *video* of this service on the website soon!

March 28 ~ Palm Sunday - no sermon

April 4 ~ Easter Sunday ~ John 20:1-18 ~ “For Whom Are You Looking?” - MP3

Watch for Pastor Allen's Upcoming Sermon Series:

April 11 - May 9, 2010 -- Five Practices of a Fruitful Congregation

April 18 ~ Psalm 84 ~ Sermon Series: Five Practices Of A Fruitful Congregation: Passionate Worship - MP3

May 16, ~ Acts 16:16-34 ~ The World Hates Truth Tellers, Healers, & Freedom Fighters: A Sermon In Three Acts

 - MP3 and Scripture Commentary

May 23 ~ Acts 10 ~ "Part And Partiality" - MP3

May 30 ~

June 6 ~ Psalm 146 ~ "Trust The Evidence"-  MP3

June 13, 2010 ~ Romans 14:1-13 - MP3

June 20 ~ Luke 8:26-39  ~ “Pride And Proclamation” - MP3 Sermon ~ MP3 Pastoral Word

June 27 ~ Michelle Brown ~ Genesis 41:25-50 ~ "Dream Big” - MP3

July 4 ~ Galatians 6:1-18 ~ “A New Creation Is Everything!” - !! M4a Format !!

July 11 ~ Multi Sensory Prayer Guide:  ~ “Praying With Our Whole Bodies” - MP3

July 18 ~ Colossians 1:15-23 ~ “Don’t Dwell ON It, Dwell IN It!” - MP3

July 25 ~ Hosea 1:2-10 ~ “Convicted By A Baby?” - MP3

August 1 ~ Luke 12:13-21 ~ “True Riches” - MP3

August 8 ~ Genesis 1 (selections) ~ “And It Was GOOD!” - MP3

August 22 ~ Ordination Prayer for Jody Heil

August 29 ~ 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 ~ “Do Not Lose Heart” - MP3




 

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