Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better

This sermon begins with the special music and offering by Jamie Cook (Trumpet) It is in a "sermon chat" style, and pushes the whole congregation out of their comfort zone. It pushes us to realize how much each of us need the love, grace, and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. In a very different format that fits the non-traditional style of this sermon, members of the congregation share their own faith through person testimonies. This is a very challenging service that invites conversation. I look forward to your comments.

Pastor Ferguson

Talents

Guest Speaker David Harner, Executive Director of the Iowa United Methodist Foundation, gives a challenging message on the use of gifts and talents.

This is a very good message and reminder for each of us that we must use the gifts that we have or watch them slip away. However, if we use them for the glory of God we are blessed even more.

Please share this with your friends and family, and feel free to make comments that might further challenge us all.

Worship Through The Years

We all have a prefered style of worship; music, liturgy, even setting. The question must ask ourselves, is what is central to faith, and what elements have changed over time bassed upon individuals, culture, and instrument availability?

As this service also draws attention to, transition has been the norm in church worship for many centuries. How then can we worship a non-changing and eternal God, in our infinitely changing environment?

I think you will enjoy the history of hymns and worship music that is the backbone of this service, but do not miss where it begins, with the reading of the Nicean Creed.

I look forward to your thoughts and comments on this one. Pastor CF

Deal or No Deal?

If we were to play a game show with God, would the briefcase we hold onto be filled with mint, dill, and cummin? What are the expectations of being a Christian today? Do we fulfill our obligations to Christ and to the Church?

This is a difficult text where Jesus accosts the Pharisees, and calls them to a higher standard than the law. What can we find in this text for our world, our nation, and our lives?

I invite each of your comments and thoughts on this difficult passage. How did God speak to you through his word?

Blessings, Pastor C Ferguson

Changing the Rules of the Game

This sermon is a strong proclamation to accountability and a life of Christian Integrity. I know that it has a bit more of an razors edge than most sermons. It does not allow the listener to sit back an assume the words spoken are for the person in the other pew.

I hope these words challenged each of us to contemplate what it means to love God with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind, and our neighbor as our selves. How are we doing with this great challenge in our personal lives, and in our congregation and community? How could we do it better?

Please share your comments. Pastor CF