Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN January 10, 2016 There was a man who was about ready to jump from a high bridge, when a second man ran up to him shouting, “Stop! Stop! Don’t do it!” “But I have nothing to live for,” said the first man. “Maybe I can help you,”…
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN January 3, 2016 What an intense year we just had! I think that 2015 will go down as one of the most eventful years in history. Think about all that happened for good and for ill: The Supreme Court makes a landmark decision in legalizing same sex…
Scripture: Luke 2: 8-12 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN December 13, 2015 My friend, Marcus, tells a wonderful story about his two year old daughter. She was having a temper tantrum and so his wife, the daughter’s mother, put the baby on time out in the playpen. The 2 year old was crying and crying.…
Scripture: Luke 2:7 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN December 6, 2015 One of my favorite Christmas stories has been told and retold by so many preachers that it has taken on a life of its own. It’s the story of a nine-year-old boy named Wally. Wally was larger and slower than the other kids. All…
Scripture: Isaiah 45:3 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN November 29, 2015 This morning we begin a new sermon series entitled, “Bedlam to Bethlehem”. Let’s admit it. Christmas for many people is bedlam. Bedlam means uproar, busyness, wild confusion. Did anyone go shopping for deals on Black Friday? Absolute bedlam! The Christmas season, beginning the day…
Scripture: Psalm 100:4; Luke 17:11-19 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN November 22, 2015 This morning I would like to talk about gates. When I say the word “gates there are probably many different images that come to mind: the Pearly Gates of Heaven, security gates, baby gates, the Golden Gate bridge, the St. Louis Arch…
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN November 15, 2015 Some of you have said that this is your absolutely favorite worship service of the year. I have a feeling that it may be one of my favorites, too! There are few opportunities in the Christian religion to celebrate our fellow creatures. Too often,…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN November 8, 2015 The human body is absolutely fascinating! Some interesting facts about the human body: The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Brittanica. Our tongue has 3000 different taste buds. It is also the strongest muscle in our…
Scripture: John 11: 17 -27 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN November 1, 2015 So, out of curiosity, who had the most trick or treaters last night? As children, we loved trick or treating, didn’t we? My friends and I always competed with each other over who could get the most pieces of candy which is…
Scripture: Genesis 3: 1 – 7 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN October 25, 2015 ‘Tis the season for ghosts, goblins and witches. But the spookiest, most frightening figure I have ever encountered is Brother Jud. I first met Brother Jud while I was in college. Brother Jud would pace back and forth in front of…