Greenfield Presbyterian Podcast

This sermon is from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is Psalm 77:11-20 11 But I will remember the Lord’s deeds; yes, I will remember your wondrous acts from times long past. 12 I will meditate on all your works; I will ponder your deeds. 13 God, your way is holiness! Who is as great a god as you, God? 14 You are the God who works wonders; you have dem...

This message was given from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture lesson is Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph and his brothers in Egypt 15 When Joseph’s brothers realized that their father was now dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge against us, and wants to pay us back seriously for all of the terrible things we did to him?” 16 So they approached Joseph and sai...

This message delivered by the Rev. Anders Edstrom from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture lessons are Genesis 41:38-57; 47:13-26. Genesis 41:38-57 38 and Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man with more God-given gifts than this one?” 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, no one is as intelligent and wise as you a...

This sermon was given from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI by the Rev. Anders Edstrom. The Scripture Lesson is from Genesis 37:1-11 Joseph dreams of power 37 Jacob lived in the land of Canaan where his father was an immigrant. 2 This is the account of Jacob’s descendants. Joseph was 17 years old and tended the flock with his brothers. While he was helping the sons of Bilh...

This message was given from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI by the Rev. Anders Edstrom. The Scripture lesson is Genesis 32:22-32 Jacob wrestles with God 22 Jacob got up during the night, took his two wives, his two women servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the Jabbok River’s shallow water. 23 He took them and everything that belonged to him, and he helped them cros...

This message given by the Rev. Anders Edstrom from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture lesson is Genesis 22:1-18 Binding of Isaac 22 After these events, God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” Abraham answered, “I’m here.” 2 God said, “Take your son, your only son whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him up as an entirely burned offe...

This message was given by the Rev. Anders Edstrom from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture Lessons are Genesis 18:1-15 Isaac’s birth announced 18 The Lord appeared to Abraham at the oaks of Mamre while he sat at the entrance of his tent in the day’s heat. 2 He looked up and suddenly saw three men standing near him. As soon as he saw them, he ran from his tent e...

Today's sermon is given by the Rev. Susan Thomas from the pulpit at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture lessons are Deuteronomy 30:11-14 11 This commandment that I’m giving you right now is definitely not too difficult for you. It isn’t unreachable. 12 It isn’t up in heaven somewhere so that you have to ask, “Who will go up for us to heaven and get it for us that we can hear it...

This Father's Day message is given by Mr. Dennis Basierbe. There was a technical glitch during the message. The Scripture Lesson is Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of Jesus 13 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River so that John would baptize him. 14 John tried to stop him and said, “I need to be baptized by you, yet you come to me?” 15 Jesus answered, “Allow me to be baptized now. This i...

This message was given from the pulpit at Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. The scripture Lesson is Genesis 15:1-6 God’s covenant with Abram 15 After these events, the Lord’s word came to Abram in a vision, “Don’t be afraid, Abram. I am your protector. Your reward will be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “Lord God, what can you possibly give me, since I still have no children? The head...

This message is given by the Rev. Anders Edstrom from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture Lesson is from Genesis 12:1-9 Abram’s family moves to Canaan 12 The Lord said to Abram, “Leave your land, your family, and your father’s household for the land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation and will bless you. I will make your name respected, an...

This Pentecost Sunday message is given by the Rev. Anders Edstrom from the Pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture lesson is Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost 2 When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be individual flames...

This is the last Sunday of Easter also known as Transfiguration Sunday. This sermon was delivered from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is Ephesians 6:10-20 Put on the armor of God 10 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and his powerful strength. 11 Put on God’s armor so that you can make a stand against the tricks of the devil. 12 We aren’t fighti...

This is the 5th Sunday of Easter. This sermon given from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is Ephesians 4:17-24 The old and new life 17 So I’m telling you this, and I insist on it in the Lord: you shouldn’t live your life like the Gentiles anymore. They base their lives on pointless thinking, 18 and they are in the dark in their reasoning. They are dis...

This is the 4th Sunday of Easter and this message was given from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI by the Rev. Anders Edstrom. The Scripture Lesson is from Ephesians 4:1-16. Unity of the body of Christ 4 Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received from God. 2 Conduct yourselves with all humility, gentleness, and...

This is the 4th Sunday of Easter and this sermon was given from the pulpit at Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. The scripture Lesson comes from Ephesians 2:11-22 The reconciliation of God’s people 11 So remember that once you were Gentiles by physical descent, who were called “uncircumcised” by Jews who are physically circumcised. 12 At that time you were without Christ. You were alie...

This is the 3rd Sunday of Easter and this sermon was given by the Rev. Anders Edstrom from the pulpit at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture is from the Common English Bible. Ephesians 1:15-23 Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians 15 Since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, this is the reason that 16 I don’t stop giving thanks to God for...

This is the 2nd Sunday of Easter. The sermon is given by the Rev. Cindy Blakely from the pulpit at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture is John 20:19-31 Jesus appears to the disciples 19 It was still the first day of the week. That evening, while the disciples were behind closed doors because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities, Jesus came and stood among them. He said...

Happy Easter!! This sermon is by the Rev. Anders Edstrom from the pulpit at Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is from the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 28:1-10 Resurrection 28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the tomb. 2 Look, there was a great earthquake, for an angel from the Lord came down f...

This Palm Sunday sermon is given by the Rev. Neeta Nichols from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture Lesson is Luke 19: 28-44 from the NRSV. Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 28 After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples...

This is the fifth Sunday of Lent leading to Easter. This sermon was given from the pulpit at Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is from the Common English Bible. Luke 19:1-10 A rich tax collector 19 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through town. 2 A man there named Zacchaeus, a ruler among tax collectors, was rich. 3 He was trying to see who Jesus was, but, be...

This is the fourth Sunday in Lent as we wind our way to Easter. This sermon was preached for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is from the Common English Bible. Luke 15:11-32 11 Jesus said, “A certain man had two sons. 12 The younger son said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the inheritance.’ Then the father divided his estate between...

This is the third Sunday of Lent. This sermon preached by the Rev. Anders Edstrom for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture Lesson is Luke 11:1-13 The CEB interpretation is: Teaching the disciples to pray 11 Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 Jesus...

This is the second Sunday of Lent and this message was given by the Rev. Anders Edstrom for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is from Luke 10: 25-37 the CEB version Loving your neighbor 25 A legal expert stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to gain eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What is written in the Law? How do you int...

This is the first Sunday of Lent and the sermon is given to the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is Luke 10:1-11 (Common English Bible Translation) Seventy-two sent out 10 After these things, the Lord commissioned seventy-two others and sent them on ahead in pairs to every city and place he was about to go. 2 He said to them, “The harvest is bigger...