The Word - 2009 Sermons

For previous years' sermons, click 2008, 2007

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Advent Series

December 27 Ponderings of the Heart
Pastor Marilyn Manning
Luke 2: 15 - 21
 Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming 
Cynthia Englesman 
December 24 Full of Grace and Truth
Pastor Woody Garvin
John 1: 14 - 18
And the Glory of the Lord
Chancel Choir
December 20 To All Who Receive
Pastor Woody Garvin
John 1: 10 - 13
He Is Born
Chancel Choir
December 13 Into the World
Pastor Woody Garvin
John 1: 1 - 5
Carol of the Bells
Chancel Choir
December 6 Bringing Light
Pastor Woody Garvin
John 1: 1 - 5
O Come Little Children
Chancel Choir
November 29 Your Turn
Pastor Tom Parker
Luke 1: 5 - 20
Advent Hymns
Choir and congregation

November 22 Walls That Only Love Can Break
Pastor Dave Turner
Matthew 7: 1 - 6
 

STEWARDSHIP SERIES

November 15 Come and See - The Completion
Pastor Woody Garvin
John 11: 1 - 6, 32 - 36, 38 - 44
Thanksgiving Canticle
Sanctuary Choir
November 8 Come and See - Our Extension Together
Pastor Woody Garvin
John 4: 27 - 30, 39 - 42
November 1 Come and See - The Participation
Pastor Woody Garvin
John 1: 43 - 49
Wonderful Merciful Savior
Scott Wesley Brown and the
Praise Band
October 25 Come and See - The Invitation
Pastor Woody Garvin
John 1: 35 - 39
Lord, I Give You My Heart
Scott Wesley Brown and the
Praise Band

Focusing on Gathered Worship

October 18 Focusing on Building Up
Pastor Woody Garvin
Ephesians 4: 1-3, 11-13
Bound for the Promised Land
Sanctuary Choir
October 11 Focusing on What Has Worth
Pastor Woody Garvin
Psalm 100
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Sanctuary Choir

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WORLD COMMUNION
MISSION SUNDAY

October 4 The Least of These
Rex and Hannah Hoffman
Matthew 25: 31 - 40
Celtic Communion
Sanctuary Choir


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Prodigal Son

September 27 Making Life Different
Pastor Woody Garvin
Luke 15: 11 - 32
Ye Followers of the Lamb
Sanctuary Choir
September 20 Getting What We Don't Deserve
Pastor Woody Garvin
Luke 15: 25 - 32
Before the Throne of God Above
Monna Payne, soprano
September 13 Dealing With Our Disasters
Pastor Woody Garvin
Luke 15: 1 - 2, 11 - 32
This Offering of Praise
Sanctuary Choir

September 6 Quiet Strength
Pastor David Turner
Matthew 5: 21 - 26
Come Thou Fount
Scott Wesley Brown

Summer Series:

Living Into the Relationships Jesus Calls For

August 30 Admonish One Another in Christ's Love
Rev. Marilyn Manning
Colossians 3: 12 - 17
Worship Medley
Southwest Brass
August 23 Unity Among One Another
Rev. Woody Garvin
Romans 15: 1 - 6
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
August 16 Carrying One Another's Burderns
Rev. David Turner
Galatians 6: 1 - 10
All That is Within Me
Scott Wesley Brown and the
Praise Band
August 9 Comfort One Another
Rev. Ruth Reinhold
2
Corinthians 1: 3 - 4
August 2 Encourage One Another
Rev. Woody Garvin
Hebrews 10: 23 - 25
Only Your Mercy
Scott Wesley Brown and the
Praise Band
July 26 Serve One Another
Rev. Woody Garvin
Galatians 5: 13 - 14
Bind Us Together
Scott Wesley Brown and the
Praise Band
July 19 Forgive One Another
Rev. Ruth Reinhold
Colossians 3: 12 - 13
Meet Me at the Foot of the Cross
Scott Wesley Brown
July 12 Forbear One Another
Rev. Woody Garvin
Ephesians 4: 1 - 6
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Monny Payne, Soprano
July 5 Be Subject to One Another
Rev. Marilyn Manning
Ephesians 5: 18 - 21
America
Scott Wesley Brown and the
Praise Band
June 28 Welcome One Another
Rev. Woody Garvin
Romans 15: 1 - 7
I'll Walk with God
Guillermo Ontiveros, tenor
June 21 Love One Another
Rev. Woody Garvin
John 15: 12 - 17
This is My Father's World
Scott Wesley Brown and the
Praise Band

June 14 When Someone is Searching
Rev. Tom Parker
Acts 8: 26 - 40

Esto Les Digo
Valley Singers
"When two or three are gathered..."

June 7 The Greatest Rescue Ever
Rev. David Turner
Ephesians 2: 1 - 10
Spirit of God - Brass and Organ
Bread and Wine

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Semon Series:

The Prayers of Paul

May 31 I Pray That You May Be Filled with God's Fullness
Rev. Woody Garvin
Ephesians 3: 17b - 19
Down to the River to Pray
Chancel Choir and Brass
May 24 I Pray That You May Have Christ Dwelling in Your Heart
Rev. Woody Garvin
Ephesians 3: 16 - 17
You Are The Rock
Scott Wesley Brown
May 17 That You May Know
Rev. Woody Garvin
Ephesians 1: 17 - 19
You Are The Center
Scott Wesley Brown
May 10 You May Be Given a Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation
Rev. Woody Garvin
Ephesians 1: 1 - 17
Beautiful Savior
Chancel Choir

May 3 Our Spiritual Quests
Dr. Richard Mouw
Acts 17: 22 - 34
O Worship the King
Scott Wesley Brown
April 26 In Christ There is a New Creation
Rev. Woody Garvin
2 Corinthians 5: 16 - 18
Be Thou My Vision 
Student Band
April 19 Return, Renew, Receive
Rev. Marily Manning
John 21: 1 -14
For the Beauty of the Earth - Rutter
Chancel Choir

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Date Sermon Music
April 12
Easter Sunday
Power to Know Jesus
Rev. Woody Garvin
Mark 16: 1 - 7

Hallelujah Chorus - Handel
Chancel Choir

April 10
Good Friday
Good Friday Meditation
Rev. Woody Garvin

Lord Have Mercy
Scott Wesley Brown

April 9
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday Meditation
Rev. Woody Garvin
Mark 14: 17 - 26

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
Alexis Davis

April 5
Palm Sunday
Power for Great Difficulty
Rev. Woody Garvin
Mark 11: 1 - 10

Hosanna! - Shovick
Chancel Choir


March 29 The Harvest is Plentiful, But...
Rev. Jim Singleton
Matthew 9: 35 - 38

Bonse Aba - Valley Singers
"All that sing have the right to be called the children of God"

March 22 Why Everyone Must Change
David Toycen
Matthew 25: 14 - 30

Libera Me - Chancel Choir
"Lord, I pray, delivery me on that great day of judgment"


Lenten series:

Power for Healing the Wounds of a Broken World

Date Sermon Music
March 15 Power Through Faith to be Made Well
Rev. Woody Garvin
Mark 10: 46 - 52

I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Bob Bennett

March 8 Power for the Forgiveness of Sins
Rev. Woody Garvin
Mark 2: 1 - 12

The Prayer
Cynthia Engelsman and David Fetz

March 1 Power for All Who Were Sick
Rev. Woody Garvin
Mark 1: 21 - 28

Dwell Within My Soul
Chancel Choir

February 25 Commands Unclean Spirits
Rev. Woody Garvin
Mark 1: 21 - 28

Not I But Christ
Scott Wesley Brown and the congregation


Sermon series:

In Confusing Times,
What is God's Purpose?

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Date Sermon Music
February 22 Go and Be Fruitful
Rev. Ruth Reinhold
John 15: 12 - 17
February 15 Sent Into the World
Rev. Woody Garvin
John 17: 11 - 18

LightShine - Martin
Chancel Choir

February 8 Grow from Curious to Committed
Rev. Woody Garvin
John 6: 1 - 14

You Are the Rock
Scott Wesley Brown and the Praise Band

February 1 Worship in Spirit and in Truth
Rev. Woody Garvin
John 4: 19 - 26

He Is the King; Isn't He Beautiful?
Kids of the Kingdom


January 25 Beginnings
Rev. Tom Parker
Luke 3:21 - 22

Glorious is the Lord Almighty - Haydn
Valley Singers


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An exploration of God's presence in these times of economic crisis.
Date Sermon Music
January 18 I Am Falling
Rev. Woody Garvin
Psalm 121
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
Chancel Choir, Cynthia Engelsman
January 11 I Am Crying Out
Rev. Woody Garvin
Psalm 13
Glory and Honor
Chancel Choir
January 4 I Am in Trouble
Rev. Woody Garvin
Psalm 46
Bring We the Frankincense of Our Love
Chancel Choir