Sermons

Mother's Day and more

Posted May 13th, 2013

[Video link to the sermon on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXQGXE7-SXU&feature=youtu.be ] Mothering Day in England honored mothers who separated from their family and Mother's day in the US initially honor mother's who lost son's in the war. It has evolved since Woodrow Wilson officially commemorated the day in 1914. Mother's day would not have come about except through what Anna Jarvis believed... The Gospel points us not to what we believe rather who we believe in. Disunity can occur when we share what we believe, unity in church comes from who we believe in.

6th Sunday of Easter - Being Empowered

Posted May 5th, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

[Video Link to Sermon on You tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJey0wCajSM ] During the Last Supper Jesus promised they would received the Holy Spirit. It was a promise that looked toward the Day of Pentecost. We are on the other side of that day and the same promises hold true for us when three things occur:

1. Keeping the words of Jesus ensures us a place with the Father.
2. The Holy Spirit will come and will continue to teach and remind us what Jesus has taught us about God’s plan of salvation
3. We will have peace with God.

Inquiring Minds - Are you the Messiah?

Posted April 21st, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

[Video link to sermon on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBKWJH-GtYE&feature=youtu.be ] We are all curious at times about who someone is or who said what. We want the inside scoop. It is true with politics and even with neighbors and events. Jesus is approached during the Feast of Dedication if He is the Messiah. They want to hear it directly from Him - Yes or No. Today people question if Jesus is the Son of God and if He is the only way to God. Inquiring minds want to know... do you know?

Qualifying the unqualified

Posted April 15th, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

[Video of sermon on youtube - audio at 21 sec. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpsXQtomyNk&feature=youtu.be ]The disciples had gone to Galilee waiting for Jesus. Jesus appears to them as they were coming in from a long night of fishing with nothing to show for their endeavors. Jesus instructs them to throw their nets over the right side of the boat... They caught a large net full. On our own we cannot do ministry. It is when we listen and follow Jesus that we are successful. It when we listen we realize how unqualified we are yet He qualifies us by His Word and Spirit.

Doubt - Not just Thomas

Posted April 7th, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

[Video link to sermon on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khxKQa8GjnQ&feature=youtu.be ]Every year no matter what lection year it is we read John 20 and the story about Doubting Thomas. Thomas was not the only one who doubted. It was not until the evening of first day, the day of the resurrection, that Jesus appeared to them and when He did they were terrified. afraid, and shocked. Was this a ghost, an aberration. It wasn't until Jesus showed then His hands and side they were over-joyed.

Easter Day 2013

Posted April 1st, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

[Video link to Easter Sunday Sermon on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ErLZukHKA&feature=youtu.be ]Today we should Alleluia Christ is risen, The Lord is risen indeed...but for those going to the tomb it was anything but Alleluia... it was even more perplexing because they found an empty tomb. Hope began to arise when the angels said - Why are you looking for the living among the dead....He is risen.

Palm Sunday 2013

Posted March 26th, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem comes with the anticipation of those in the city that He will be like Moses and liberate them from the political oppression of Rome and that the kingdom will be restored. Today the anticipation of the disciples would be at their peak. They have been in the area for six days. Jesus has been teaching and performing miracles... How could He be anything other than the Messiah...

Extravagant or Thrifty Worship

Posted March 18th, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

[Link to Video of Sermon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxKmfAxxE_M&feature=youtu.be ]One of the questions we face is how much is to much to give. For most giving comes out of our abundance. It makes it easier. Oops sorry - there he goes again asking for money. That is not the case in this situation. It is about unsolicited giving which leads to the question - if given how should the gift be used. Each has an opinion. So it is with our Gospel today...what it really points to is the gift or the amount rather why it is given.

3rd Lent - No Comparison

Posted March 4th, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

[Youtube link to video of sermon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNg6b3Ka4R8&feature=youtu.be ] Was Jesus going to be a trader to His people or an enemy of Rome? It was position He was placed in when they people asked who were the greatest sinners - those whom Pilate killed or the innocent who killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them. Trying to entrap Jesus He turn pointed out they should be concerned about their sins for they would face e judgment in the end. We cannot compare ourselves to others to justify our position. God is the one who judges in the end.

2nd Lent: God's faithful covenant

Posted February 24th, 2013

By Fr. David G. Newhart

[Link to Sermon video on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nS8YOJJGnA&feature=youtu.be ] The Pharisees wanted Jesus out of their hair, Herod Antipas was concerned who Jesus was and Jesus knew He would go to Jerusalem to fulfill God's plan for salvation. God had made a covenant with humanity beginning with Abram and is fulfilled in Jesus. His covenant's are faithful.