I have posted today’s sermon on my sermon blog. It’s based on Psalm 8 and a book I recently read by Archibald Rutledge entitled Life’s Extras . Here’s a portion of the sermon: Rutledge writes that God’s gifts to us can be put into two categories – the things that are necessary and the extras. [...]
I have posted today’s sermon on my sermon blog. It’s based on Luke 4:14-30 and entitled “God’s Spirit Can Be On Us”. Here’s a portion of it: Just as God’s Spirit was on Jesus – God’s Spirit can be on us! Jesus said: “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing!” Today — Jesus [...]
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 wrought, [...]
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
