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The scripture for this sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI is Daniel 3:1-28 The Golden Image 3 King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue whose height was sixty cubits and whose width was six cubits; he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2 Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counse...

The scripture lesson for this sermon by Elder Stacey Peterson at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI is Romans 12:1-8 The New Life in Christ 12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual[b] worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by t...

Scripture for this sermon given by the Rev. Cindy Blakely at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI is Matthew 22:1-14. The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22 Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would...

This sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI while Covid-19 continues to modify our lives. The scripture is Luke 11:1-13. The Lord’s Prayer 11 He was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: Fathe...

This sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore during uncertain times. The Scripture reading for this sermon is Luke 20:9-19 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 9 He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to tenants, and went to another country for a long time. 10 When the season came, he sent a slave to the tenants in order that they might give him his share of t...

This sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore during uncertain times. The Scripture reading for this sermon is Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat 24 He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. 26 So w...

This sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore during uncertain times. The Scripture reading for this sermon is Matthew 16: 13-20. Peter’s Declaration about Jesus 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophe...

Sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore from the pulpit at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture lesson is Matthew 13:44-50 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Three Parables 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a me...

Sermon by the Rev. Peter Moore from the sanctuary of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture lessons are Romans 13:1-5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Being Subject to Authorities 13 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists aut...

Sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore from the pulpit of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture lessons are: Romans 7:14-20 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Inner Conflict 14 For we know that the law is spiritual; but I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin.[a] 15 I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. 16 No...

Sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture Lessons are the following. Exodus 32:1-4 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Golden Calf 32 When the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people gathered around Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make gods for us, who shall go before us; as for this Moses...

This sermon is given by the Rev. Peter Moore for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture lesson is Luke 14:16-24 from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 16 Then Jesus[a] said to him, “Someone gave a great dinner and invited many. 17 At the time for the dinner he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for everything is ready now.’ 18...

This sermon is given by the Rev. Peter Moore for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture lesson Matthew 25:14-30 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Parable of the Talents 14 “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15 to one he gave five talents,[a] to another two, to another one, to each according t...

This sermon is given by the Rev. Peter Moore for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture lesson Isaiah 61:1-4 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Good News of Deliverance 61 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the capti...

Sermon given by Deacon Dennis Basierbe for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture lesson is from John 15:9-13 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 9 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 I have said these t...

Sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture lesson is from John 11:17-29 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus the Resurrection and the Life 17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus[a] had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, some two miles[b] away, 19 and many of the Jews had come to...

This Sermon was given on Mother's Day 2020 by the Rev Peter Moore for the Congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture Reading is Ruth 1:6-18 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Naomi and Her Moabite Daughters-in-Law 6 Then she started to return with her daughters-in-law from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the country of Moab that the Lord had considered hi...

Sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore for the Congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture Reading is John 20:19-23 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said...

This sermon is by the Rev. Peter Moore for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, Michigan. The Scripture Lesson is John 21:1-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus Appears to Seven Disciples 21 After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2 Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas ca...

This sermon is from the Rev. Peter Moore for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, Michigan. The Scripture lesson is Luke 24:13-35 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Walk to Emmaus 13 Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem, 14 and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 W...

This is the Easter 2020 sermon and scripture reading by the Rev. Peter Moore for the people of Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. The scripture is Matthew 28:1-10 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Resurrection of Jesus 28 After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And suddenly there was a great earthquake...

This is the third sermon at Greenfield in the Diaspora. Palm Sunday 2020. The scripture lesson is Matthew 21:1-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied,...

This is the fifth of five sermons in the series "How Can We Hope In A World Like This?" by the Rev. Peter Moore for the congregation of Greenfield Presbyterian Church. The scripture is 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 50 What I am saying, brothers and sisters,[a] is this: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperis...

This sermon is the 4th in the series "How Can We Hope in a World Like This?" given by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture is Jeremiah 18:1-6 from the Old Testament of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Holy Bible. Jeremiah 18:1-6 The Potter and the Clay 18 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 “Come, go down to the potter’s house...

This is the third in the series "How Can We Hope in a World Like This?" by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture is from the Book ob Psalm. Psalm 71:1-5 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Help 1 In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your...