Monthly Archives: December 2017

A Few Moments at the Manger – A Christmas Eve Sermon/Monologue

Posted on December 27, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

  (A podcast of this sermon is available here.) Worship Assistant: A few days ago, one of Pastor Dave’s Facebook Friends posted a clip from a 1980 television special called “Mr. Krueger’s Christmas.” In the program, Mr. Krueger, played by … Continue reading →

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“Fear Not” – The Angels’ Prescription for the (White) American Church

Posted on December 21, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

This time of year we sing “Joy to the World.” But if we’re honest, we’ll acknowledge that too often what we bring to the world is fear. The Washington Post published a prescient article this week by Charles Mathewes, a professor of … Continue reading →

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The Celebration of Christ’s Birth Asks for Divorce

Posted on December 18, 2017 by pastordavesimpson

Dear Secular Christmas, It’s time for a divorce. Time for Secular Christmas and The Celebration of Christ’s Birth to make a clean break. We have tried so hard to make this marriage work. But this is no longer a partnership. … Continue reading →

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