Fulton FCC

This one is from Elizabeth McNeal who filled in the pulpit. She preaches about how the story of the Wise Men show Jesus is the hope for all people, including us. The main text was Matthew 2:1-12.

God enters the world and our lives whether we are ready or not. But God comes to save regardless. Merry Christmas!

This one is about God’s angel visiting Joseph with the news of Christmas and his response in faith. The text was Matthew 1:18-25. 

This one is about how John the Baptist’s question from a prison cell echoes our own. In the end, Jesus answers with grace. The main text for the day was Matthew 11:2-11. 

This one is about John the Baptist how he helps us get ready for Jesus to show up, even today. The main text was Matthew 3:1-12. 

This one is about how we stay awake or keep alert to Jesus’ appearance in the world—through doing the everyday, normal things of the life of faith. The text was Matthew 24:36-44.

For Christ the King, this one is about how Jesus challenges the what the world values in its leaders. The main text was Luke 23:33-43. 

This one wraps up our little series in 2 Thessalonians. In it, Rev. Will preaches about doing our faithful work, imitating Paul as he imitates Christ. The text was 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. 

This one is about how Paul encourages us when we feel like the sky is falling. The text is 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17. 

This one starts a quick three week series in 2 Thessalonians. It’s about God giving us the strength to faithfully love, care, and serve. It was also the day we honored All Saints and those who died the previous year. 

In this one, Rev. Will talks about our need to punch down and justify ourselves. Based on Luke 18:9-14, you’re invited to jump off this hamster wheel and rest instead in Jesus. 

This one is about what enables people of faith to endure and persevere: trust in God’s grace. The main text was Luke 18:1-8. 

Rev. Dr. Mandy Tarpening, Chaplain at Culver-Stockton College, filled in the pulpit offering a stirring sermon on Luke 17:11-19!

This one is about the nature of faith and when we feel like we don’t have enough. In the end, it’s more about who our faith is in than how much we have. The text of the day was Luke 17:5-10. 

This one wraps up our stewardship series, A Chorus of Generosity. In it, Rev. Will talks about two different ways of living: glory or cross. The main text was Luke 16:19-31. 

This one is about how Jesus seeks out and saves the lost whenever we may wander. The text of the day was Luke 15:1-10. 

This one kicks off our stewardship series. It introduces our theme, A Chorus of Generosity, while also talking about Jesus’ challenging words about the cost of discipleship. 

This one is about Jesus being a bit of a party pooper, at least according to the World’s standards. Rev. Will talks about how Jesus keeps company with those in low places. The text of the day was Luke 14:1, 7-14. 

This one is about Jesus’ refusal to let rules and propriety get in the way of bringing the Kingdom of God to people who need it. The text was Luke 13:10-17. 

This one deals with some sayings of Jesus that could be potentially misinterpreted. In it, Rev. Will talks about Jesus’ want to give the Holy Spirit so would experience grace, mercy, and freedom. The text was Luke 12:49-56. 

This one is about how Jesus offers good news amid anxiety and worry, that God’s attitude toward us is one of delight and grace. The text is Luke 12:32-40. 

This one is about The Lord’s Prayer and how it shows us what we get wrong with prayer. Because it was our Christmas in July, there’s a Christmas tinge to the sermon too. The text of the day was Luke 11:1-13.

This one is how we want to justify ourselves. In it Rev. Will talks about how Martha used her service and care of Jesus to do so. The text of the day was Luke 10:38-42. 

In this devotion, Rev. Will talks the time Jesus gave his disciples a “do not bring list” for their trip. 

This one concludes our sermon series through Galatians. In it, Rev. Will talks about Paul’s words to not grow weary doing good. He also brings up a Tyler Childers’ song.