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Redeemed from sexism – Dec. 19, 2021

December 22, 2021

Melissa Florer-Bixler preaching Dec. 19, 2021 at RMC.

On this fourth Sunday of Advent, Melissa spoke from 1 Samuel 1:19-28 and Matthew 1:18-25. Both Hannah and Mary faced incredible oppression and ridicule given their situations. But Elkanah and Joseph bear that shame along their wives. Elkanah and Joseph must both transgress the boundaries of their culture. These men recognize the power vested in […]

Redeemed from sexism – Dec. 19, 2021

Tagged With: feminism, Gospel of Matthew, I Samuel, Melissa Florer-Bixler, men, patriarchy, sexism

Anointed to be heroes – June 13, 2021

June 13, 2021

Chalice Overy preaching on June 13, 2021 from Shepherd's Hall

Scripture: I Samuel 15:34-16:13 Rev. Chalice Overy, associate pastor at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, was our guest speaker this Sunday. The story of Samuel anointing David is a good hero story. However, it also points out our biases, or expectations, for who is fit for leadership. But most hero stories also miss something; all the […]

Anointed to be heroes – June 13, 2021

Tagged With: anointed, Chalice Overy, heroes, I Samuel

Do Not be afraid – Dec 20, 2020

December 20, 2020

I Samuel 7:1-11, 16 & Luke 1:26-38 – On the Road to Revelation God selected Mary, a young woman to deliver the Lord Jesus in to the world. She was afraid and then heard a an angel’s voice “Greetings you who highly favored, the Lord is with you”. She heard the voice again “Don’t be […]

Do Not be afraid – Dec 20, 2020

Tagged With: COVID-19, Gospel of Luke, I Samuel, Jackie Parker, Mary, Melissa Florer-Bixler, sermon

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