Archive for January, 2008
Making Heaven Reign
Sunday, January 27th, 2008January 27, 2008 at Palm Bay, FL
by Rev. Scott Elliott
My childhood and the early years of adolescence were dark and storming. One of my parents was an alcoholic and abusive, and not surprisingly, we always seemed to be on the brink of some sort of financial trouble or other crisis.
I am sure it […]
Pastoral Prayer For Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Thursday, January 24th, 2008 Pastoral Prayer 1.20.08
God of Justice and Righteousness,
This week we honor the gifts that Martin Luther King Jr. gave to us during his short, but, extraordinary life. We are thankful that you have made humans capable of such courage and eloquence and leadership as Rev. Dr. King, and all those who were capable of hearing your […]
Christ Incarnate in All of Our Stories
Sunday, January 20th, 2008A story sermon based on Matthew 25:31-46
Palm Bay, January 20, 2008
Arrangement and Comments by Rev. Scott Elliott
-MATTHEW 25: 31-40-
Preacher A: (On right side of church from the pews) “When the Son of man comes in all his glory . . . all nations will be gathered before him and he will separate the people . […]
God’s Baptism
Sunday, January 13th, 2008as sermon based on Matthew 3: 13-17
January 13, 2008 at Palm Bay, FL
by Rev. Scott Elliott
My kids mostly grew up in Oregon where it rained a lot. Puddles would form everywhere and stay around for days on our property.
Kids are innately attracted to puddles.
My scientific theory is that entering and exiting a puddle is a […]
An Epiphany Pastoral Prayer 1.06.08
Sunday, January 6th, 2008God of Love and Revelation,
We are gathered here before you today, a day we remember as Epiphany, the Christian holiday commemorating the revelation of Jesus to humankind. We remember specifically those Magi, the Wise Ones, who first visited Jesus.
We remember too that “epiphany” is a word that means comprehending, often through inspired perception that […]
Wise Gifts to Christ
Sunday, January 6th, 2008 a sermon based on Matthew 2:1-15 & Romans 12: 3-8
by Rev. Scott Elliott
I was away last week on vacation. Thanks for the time off. I did […]