Sermons at Smoky Row Brethren Church

A reflection on the nature of our passions and the drastic actions they can lead us to.

What lessons on joy can we learn from the Magi?

What does it mean for us that Jesus is Immanuel, "God With Us"?

Jesus gives us an item for the top of our prayer list.

How do I forgive others? How do I forgive myself? Join us for our final reflection in our series in Genesis, exploring Joseph's brothers' struggle to believe that Joseph has forgiven them.

Join us as we continue our exploration of Genesis with a look at Genesis 39:1-23 - Joseph’s journey takes him one step forward and two steps back.

Join us for a look at the beginning of Joseph's story, continuing our study on major figures in the book of Genesis.

Join us for a look at a the figure of Judah in Genesis, and God's work of redemption from a messy situation.

From our series in the book of Genesis.

Join us for a reflection on the birth of Jacob and Esau and the beginnings of their sibling rivalry.

Join us for a reflection on Isaac's life story, and a very disconcerting trip up a mountain with his dad.

Join us for a reflection on Sarah's bitter laughter turned to wonder and gratitude by God's promises fulfilled.

Continuing our series on major figures in the book of Genesis, pastor Cory explores what the life and experiences of Hagar teach us about God's presence with and care for the vulnerable and oppressed.

Join us for a reflection on the life of Abraham and what it means to be transformed in faithfulness.

Is God's judgment compatible with the idea of mercy and love? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the life of Noah and the lessons we learn from Noah's faithful endurance and hope through a time of judgment.

Join Bob Trube for an exploration of the account of Cain and Abel.

What do we learn from the lives of Adam and Eve? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Genesis 3:1-24.

What does it mean for us that God created the heavens and the earth? Join pastor Cory for a reflection on God's identity as revealed to us through the creation account of Genesis 1:1-2:3.

Join Drew Meziere for a journey through Daniel chapter 2 and reflections on what it means to live as people of hope as kingdoms come and go.

At our recent Brethren General Conference, the denomination affirmed a new vision statement to pursue together: "The Brethren Church is led by the Word and Spirit as a family of churches creating innovative relational spaces for every tribe, language, people, and nation to encounter God’s redemptive Kingdom." Join pastor Cory for a reflection on how this vision can be fleshed out as our congregati...

Join worship pastor, Jeff Whiteside, for a reflection on Jesus' commission to the disciples directly before his ascension.

Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the prayer that Jesus taught us to pray.

Anger is a secondary emotion - usually triggered by undergirding feelings of sadness, fear, or frustration bubbling over into anger. While these emotions can be completely valid responses to our experiences and unmet expectations, there are healthy and unhealthy ways we can react to them. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on the traps of Jonah's anger in response to God's mercy on the Ninevites, a...

Speaking out against wrongdoing is rarely received well. Join pastor Cory for a reflection on Jonah chapter 3, and what the example of Jonah and Nineveh can teach us about accountability and repentance.

James 5:16 tells us that "the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." But what about the prayer of a self-righteous man? Jonah is depicted throughout his book as being hard of heart and opposed to God's mercy, all while failing to ever really acknowledge to God that his disobedience is a problem. Join pastor Cory for a short reflection on the prayer of Jonah in his darkest hour an...