by Brian Ellison | Jun 11, 2014 | 221st GA (2014), Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Civil Unions, PC(USA) History & Polity
By Ken Cuthbertson This last Sunday was Pentecost. This coming Sunday I will be in Detroit, at the 221st Presbyterian (USA) General Assembly. I will be there to advocate for the proposed “authoritative interpretation” that would allow Presbyterian pastors to use...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 4, 2014 | 221st GA (2014), Biblical Interpretation
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...
by Brian Ellison | Sep 26, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
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...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 22, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, PC(USA) History & Polity, Sermon
A Sermon on Acts 10:9-16, 15:1-11 The Reverend Thomas C. Willadsen February 12, 2012 First Presbyterian Church, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Winnebago Presbytery seeks to serve God by “Bearing Witness to Jesus Christ, Strengthening and Connecting Congregations.” Our journey in...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 18, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
A sermon on 2 Timothy 1:3-14 and Acts 2, given by the Rev. Sara Hayden to the Presbytery of Northeast Georgia, on May 15, 2012. Sara was asked to speak about growing the church during a time in which many Christians see their work in competition for scarce resources...
by Brian Ellison | May 26, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
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...
by Brian Ellison | May 25, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
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...
by Brian Ellison | May 9, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Featured Categories, Featured Connecting, Sermon
A Sermon Preached by Jon M. Walton May 6, 2012 Scripture: Psalm 22: 25-31; Acts 8:26-40 Philip would have been an interesting person to know. One of the original Twelve, he has only a cameo role in Matthew’s, Mark’s, and Luke’s gospels. Just a walk-on part in each. In...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 25, 2011 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
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...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 14, 2011 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
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...