Pastor Unplugged
Short messages of hope and weekly sermons for our times from the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, Illinois. We welcome all joyfully, we serve with compassion, and we seek to grow together in faith, allowing Christ to transform our thoughts, words, and actions. Join us in person in Elmhurst on Sundays at 10 a.m. for vibrant music and worship!
Episodes
Today's sermon focuses on miracles in the Bible and what are we to make of them as Jesus followers? We take a look at stories from Elijah and Jesus as the foundation texts today -- 1 Kings 17:17-24 and Matthew 14:22-33.
A human error by the minister led to the wrong file being published yesterday for this message. Here is the right file. Remember to pay attention to what you are watering!
What we focus on grows -- the good and the not so hot.
Praying for people who hurt and persecute you is one of the toughest things Jesus asks us to do. And sometimes it is nearly impossible. A sermon based on Job 42:1-9 and Matthew 5:43-48.
Here is the third sermon in our series on prayer. This week's message is based on the Letter of James 5:13-16 where we take a peek at the utility of this short piece of the New Testament.
The second week of our sermon series in July on prayer centers on praying for and discerning God's will. It is based on Matthew 26:36-46.
The first in a series of sermons on prayer that are coming this July. The first week kicks off with a message about The Lord's Prayer focused on the version in the Gospel according to Matthew.
On Holy Welcome and Open and Affirming Sunday, a message about the inclusive welcome of God for all of God's children.
Sarah laughed when she heard the unlikely news that she would have a son. How many times do we laugh at the unlikely? A reminder to us all that the unlikely and the miraculous still occur.
A look at the importance of community in the life of following Jesus. Fortunately, we have the early disciples of Christ to guide us on our way.
Is it appropriate to refer to God the Creator, God "Our Father," as God Our Mother? What does Scripture say?
The second week in the sermon series, "Why Are We Here?" gives us the answer, "To Share the Good News." Our congregation -- and every congregation for that matter -- is supposed to share the Good News.
The first in a mostly regular sermon series on why our congregation exists in this time in history and in this place. The series, "Why Are We Here?" will last through the end of June.
Sometimes scripture does a good job of encouraging us. Listen to find out how it is done in Psalm 66 and John 14:15-21.
Sometimes the news we get is not what we want to hear; and sometimes the news we deliver is rough too. A message about how to handle bad news...
A message about the abundant life in Christ and certainly not a prosperity gospel message in case you were wondering.
Caring for creation isn't just the right thing to do, it is what we are called to do by God. And "dominion" from Genesis doesn't mean we get to trash God's gift to us.
"Peace be with you," Jesus said. A message on peace in relationships and a meditation on war amid the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
How one Sunday more than 2,000 years ago can change everything...Happy Easter to one and all!
Palm Sunday in Jerusalem was a case in part of mistaken identity.
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