I have posed my sermon for today on my sermon blog. It’s the second in my
The Purpose Driven Church
series — based on Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 28:16-20, and Isaiah 6:1-8 — and entitled “A Great Commitment To Worship”.
Here’s a portion of it:
The purpose of worship is not so much to entertain you [...]
A friend e-mailed me this prayer of Billy Graham. With the Inauguration of Barack OPbama yesterday, I thought it good to share:
‘Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, ‘Woe to those who call evil good,’ but [...]
This is the house and the Church in the light snow we had in Florence today. Not much to get excited about — but fun while it lasted!
As I listened to President Obama’s Inauguration speech today, I was struck by how well he communicated hope and optimism — instead of fear and pessimism. I did not hear many specifics of what he plans to do or how he plans to accomplish his goals, but I did hear him communicate a vision [...]
If I can help somebody as I pass along, If I can cheer somebody with a word or song, If I can show somebody he’s traveling wrong, Then my living will not be in vain. If I can do my duty as a Christian ought, If I can bring salvation to a world once [...]
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
