January 23, 2011

Daniel 7:13-14     Revelation 5:5-14  15:1-4                                                                                             

Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today   Part 3

Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney, Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, Scotch Plains, New Jersey

As we continue our journey through the book of Revelation, we come to chapters 4 and 5.  Up until now this letter has focused on realities of seven churches, seven communities of early Christians whom John is addressing as theologian, poet and pastor.  The actions are grounded in real geographical places on earth.  John is sitting on the Isle of Patmos.  The seven churches are places in Asia Minor now known as Turkey.

January  16, 2011

Psalm 30, Revelation 1:17-20, 14:17-20          

Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today   Part 2

Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney, Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, Scotch Plains, New Jersey

I’m aware that this weekend our country will honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will observe this moment with a cloud hanging over us, the cloud of an attack on a Congresswoman that left six dead, including a nine-year-old girl who was committed to creating a better world. This attack on one of our nation’s brightest leaders reminds us of the darkness that is present in the world. It was a darkness that Dr. King testified against with words and with deeds.

January  9, 2011

Daniel 7:13-14, Rev. 1:1-20 (selected verses)

Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today   Part 1

Rev. Cynthia Cochran-Carney, Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Christmas is over, the new year has begun.  Rather than ease into the new year, I thought we would jump into the most challenging book of the Bible - the book of Revelation.  When I tell with other pastors and friends that I have been teaching a study of Revelation since September and plan on preaching a 4 week series on Revelation in January, they often look at me with blank stares.  "Good luck with that!" they mumble.

January 2, 2011

Isaiah 60:1-9, Matthew 2:1-12

Elder Maryjane Finne, guest preacher, Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Sometimes we are called upon to give an account of what we believe, often to those who are either skeptical or just plain unaware of the significance of Jesus Christ for their own lives.  Matthew’s story of the magi, which introduces his gospel, is a gospel in miniature, that we can share.

December 12, 2010

Isaiah 11:1-10, Luke 2:8-20

Light in the Darkness Part 3

Sermon available upon request.