Acts Then and Now

Acts Then and Now

By Jay McKell It is worth noting that the meeting of the 221st General Assembly begins only six days after the church has once again celebrated Pentecost. As we know, Pentecost is often thought of as the birthday of the church.  This story in Acts 2 is one we are...

Welcome Home

A Sermon on Acts 8:26-39 The Rev. Christopher A. Henry August 12, 2012 Shallowford Presbyterian Church Many of you know that I am a PK; in my case, the acronym does not refer to placekicker or Philosopher King, but preacher’s kid. My father began serving Presbyterian...

The Trouble with the Church

John 15:9-17 Acts 10:44-48 Dr. Mark Achtemeier Covenant Presbyterian Church Madison, Wisconsin May 13, 2012 It’s easy to get caught up in a romantic vision of how wonderful it would have been to be one of Jesus’ disciples, hearing his teaching and witnessing his...

Absolutely Everyone

A Sermon for  Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, GA Acts 8:26-40 and 1 John 4:7-21 Dr. Baron Mullis A number of years ago I officiated at a funeral for a fellow I didn’t know.  I try generally to know something about all of the members of the congregation I...

Reclamation

Genesis 11:1-9 Acts 2:1-21 Dr. Mark Achtemeier Covenant Presbyterian Church Madison, Wisconsin June 12, 2011 Sometimes I think good communication is overrated. I knew an older couple some years back who had been seeing a marriage counselor to work on their...

Communion of the Different

The Rev. Dr. David A. Van Dyke The House of Hope Presbyterian Church Saint Paul, Minnesota Pentecost Sunday June 12, 2012                      Acts 2:1–21 Prayer: God of rushing winds and quiet stirrings, God of burning passion and a warm embrace, we give you...