Someone asked me last night why I had not posted last Sunday’s sermon on my sermon blog
All I could say was that I forgot.
Actually, I just have not taken the time this week to do it yet — but here it is. It’s based on Matthew 20:1-16 and entitled “Thank [...]
One way you can tell that the Presbyterian Church (USA) (and other denominations also, for that matter) is a fractured group is by observing the number of “movements” that have sprung up in the past few years. The different movments seem to divide instead of unite us — so I am not sure they [...]
I just read a great article that helps identify whether an idea for ministry is a “good idea” or a “God idea.”
Here are some of the criteria for deciding whether or not an idea is “good” or “of God”:
1. Where did the idea originate?
2. Where’s the fiath?
3. Can I live without [...]
I have finally posted my sermon from last Sunday on my sermon blog. It’s based on Matthew 18:21-35 — and entitled: “Forgiving Others”.
Here’s a portion of it:
If I were to ask you to think of someone you’ve had to forgive recently, or someone you need to forgive, it probably wouldn’t take very [...]
I have posted my sermon from yesterday on my sermon blog. It’s based on Matthew 18:15-20 and titled: “Dealing With Conflict While Walking In Love”.
Here’s a portion of it:
Larry Crabb wrote:
“The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and [...]
I am the pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. I have been a Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor for over 20 years. I'm married, with no children - but 3 dogs! I enjoy meeting people, reading, blogging, watching sports, and fishing -- among other things.
The opinions you'll find here are mine alone. They do not necessarily express the views of my church, my Presbytery, my denomination, my family, my friends, or anyone else. The attempted humor you'll find here is definitely mine.
Bill Hayes
