Sermons

Sermon – Potholes and Speedbumps Genesis 37:12-24; 1 John 4:1-16 Farmville Presbyterian Church 2/23/25   There is a funny thing about life: plans do not always work out.  In fact, most of the time things do not turn out as we plan.  You may have already found...

Sermon – Feeling Alone? Psalm 31; John 14:15-20, 25-28 Farmville Presbyterian Church 2/16/25   It is entirely possible and most likely that one day you will be able to get into a car with no one in the driver’s seat and go anywhere the road takes you.  Of course,...

February 9, 2025 Sermon – What to Pack? Genesis 31:13-21; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Farmville Presbyterian Church 2/9/25   You are not where you were yesterday.  I suppose I mean that literally.  Maybe someone came by to help set up for today.  I know some folk came by...

Sermon – Don’t Silence Your Phone Genesis 40:9-15; 41:9-13; John 6:4-11 Farmville Presbyterian Church 2/2/25   I hope you have your walking shoes on.  Not only has the weather been a little bit better for getting out and taking a stroll or a ride or however you...

[Sorry, no audio today] Sermon – We Follow Because We Must Ruth 1:6-18; Galatians 2:19-21 Farmville Presbyterian Church 1/26/25   Do you remember what a map is?  I am not talking about a picture on your phone with directions and especially not if that screen is...

Sermon – My Best Self Exodus 14:1-30a; Mark 1:4-12 Farmville Presbyterian Church 1/12/25   If you have ever tried to teach someone else to swim, one of the biggest hurdles can be actually getting into the water.  My wife used to teach community swimming lessons,...

[Sorry, the first reading was not recorded] Sermon – Unexpected Blessing Exodus 18:13-23; John 10:11-21 Farmville Presbyterian Church 1/5/25   Some surprises are better than others.  This is especially the case for the family of Athena, a 4-year-old German...

Sermon – Acceptable Child Labor 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Luke 2:41-52 Farmville Presbyterian Church 12/29/24   Have you ever taken anything for granted?  Of course, you have.  We all take things for granted all the time.  There are things we just assume will happen...