Sermon – September 30, 2012

James 5.13-20 will you risk it? Roy W. Howard   It happened like this: It’s half-past eight when the phone rings. He is settling down to glance at the newspaper and watch the game. On the other end is a familiar voice, one he hasn’t heard in a long...

Sermon -September 23, 2012

S. LeAnn Hodges, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church North Bethesda, Maryland James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37 There once was a young man who was chosen to be the leader of his people.  The night before his inauguration it is said that he offered up a prayer.  In prayer...

Sermon – Spetember 16, 2012

James 3.1-12 what the pet parrot repeats Billy Graham is not well known for his funny sayings. But love this one: “A true Christian is one who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip.”  Okay. I know you are thinking the pastor doesn’t know a lot of jokes. Sad, but...

Sermon – September 9, 2012

James 2:1-13 how do we live together – rich and poor? Introduction We are working our way through the Epistle of James over the next several weeks, so a word is in order about the author and intent. Most scholars believe James was a Greek speaking Jewish Christian...

Sermon September 2, 2012

James 1.17-27 A generous life Fred Craddock, was my professor in seminary. Later, when Time Magazine named him one of the 12 most influential preachers of the 20th century, he set up the Craddock Center providing to provide education and social support for poor...