I have posted today’s sermon on my sermon blog. Based on Revelation 5:11-14 and Acts 9:1-20 it is titled: “A New Way”. Here’s a portion of it: Wow! Can you imagine how confused Saul must have been? He thought he had God all figured out! He thought he knew what it meant to serve God! [...]
I have posted today’s sermon on my sermon blog. It’s based on Revelation 1:4-8 and John 20:19-31 and entitled “Something You Can Believe In”. Here’s a portion of it: You know — we all are like the disciples. We all need something in our lives that we can believe in – something that we can [...]
I have posted my sermon from yesterday on my sermon blog. Based on the readings for Easter this year — Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Corinthians `15:19-26, and John 20:1-18 it is entitled: “The Greatest Despair And The Greatest Hope. Here’s a portion of it: I read a story some time ago in the June 1995 issue [...]
On Easter, it is a tradition for the worship leader to address the congregation with the statement: The Lord has risen! and for the congregation to respond: He has risen indeed! So — let’s try a bit of online blog liturgy! The Lord has risen! (Post your response as a comment!)
As Christians go through Holy Week I am posting about the events that occurred. Holy Saturday is the day Christ lay in the tomb. It is a day of reflection on what Jesus has done for us, and the price Jesus paid for our sins. It is also a day to recommit ourselves to Christ, [...]
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
