Greenfield Presbyterian Podcast

This is the second sermon in the series "How Can We Hope in a World Like This?" by the Rev Peter Moore given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scriptures are: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 8 Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. 9 For we know only in...

This is the first in the series "How Can We Hope In A World Like This?" by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Scripture is Psalm 42 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) BOOK II (Psalms 42–72) Psalm 42 Longing for God and His Help in Distress To the leader. A Maskil of the Korahites. 1 As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. 2 My soul t...

This sermon is by the Rev. Gary Dawes, retired United Methodist Minister from Berkley. He is filling in while the Rev. Peter Moore is on vacation. The scripture text for this sermon is Luke 11:1-4 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 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 discip...

This sermon was given by Mr. Stacy Peterson at Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. Scripture is from the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Acts 2:42-47 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Life among the Believers 43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostl...

This is the last of the five part series "Living a Life That Matters" by the Rev Peter Moore given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, MI. Genesis 37:1-2 Joseph Dreams of Greatness 37 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. 2 This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothe...

This sermon is the fourth of five in the series "Living A Life That Matters" by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture lessons are Genesis 28:10-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 10 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. 11 He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of...

This sermon is the third of five in the series "Living a Life That Matters" by the Rev. Peter Moore given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Genesis 27:1-40 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Isaac Blesses Jacob 27 When Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called his elder son Esau and said to him, “My son”; and he answered, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “See, I...

This sermon is part two of the five part series "Living A Life That Matters" given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. There are two scripture readings. First: Genesis 25:21-34 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 21 Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. 22 The children struggled together within he...

This sermon is the first of a five part series "Living A Life That Matters" by the Rev. Peter Moore given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI based on the scripture reading from Mark 8:34-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 34 He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me....

This meditation was given by guest speaker Deacon Brian Carroll to the congregation at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scripture reading: Matthew 4:13-17 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 “Land...

This is the recording of the Christmas Eve Meditation given by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI.

Sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. This is the third in the series "Focus on the Family". The scripture readings come from the Gospel of Luke. Luke 1:39-56 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and...

Sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. This is the second sermon in the series "Focus on the Family". The scripture reading is from the book of Matthew. Matthew 1:18-25 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Birth of Jesus the Messiah 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah[a] took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but...

This sermon was given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI by the Rev. Peter Moore. It is the first in the series: "Focus on the Family." Scripture is Luke 1:26-38 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house...

Sermon given by the Rev Peter Moore on the 1st Sunday of Advent 2019 at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The Scripture is Isaiah 64 from New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)of the Holy Bible 64 O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence— 2 [a] as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil— to make your name...

Sermon given by the Rev. Peter Moore at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. The scriptures are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Luke 14:7-14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Humility and Hospitality 7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the p...

This sermon is the third in the Stewardship Campaign "Greenfield at the Movies". The movie "The Wizard of Oz" is referenced in this sermon. The scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; 6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the sa...

This sermon is the second in the series "At The Movies", Greenfield's 2019 Stewardship Campaign. It take you to "It's A Wonderful Life". The Scripture reading is from Matthew 5:14-16 of the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on...

This sermon by the Rev. Peter Moore was given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI and is the first in a series for the 2019 Stewardship Campaign "At The Movies". This week uses "The Lion King" for illustration. Scripture is taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. It is included as part of the sermon. Genesis 49:9-10 9 Judah is a lion’s whelp; from the prey, my son...

This sermon by the Rev. Peter Moore was given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI for "All Saints Sunday" and the Scripture is taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Matthew 25:1-13 The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids 25 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids[a] took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.[b] 2 Five of them were foolis...

This is last part in the series "When the Bottom Drops Out" by the Rev. Peter Moore given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Based on the scripture lesson found in the book of Isaiah of the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The Suffering Servant 13 See, my servant shall prosper; he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high. 14 Just as ther...

This is part 4 in the series "When the Bottom Drops Out" by the Rev. Peter Moore given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Based on the scripture lesson found in the book of Isaiah of the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Isaiah 45:20-25 Idols Cannot Save Babylon 20 Assemble yourselves and come together, draw near, you survivors of the nations! They have no knowledge— tho...

This sermon by the Rev. Cindy Blakely was given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Based on Scripture taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Hebrews 12:1-2 The Example of Jesus 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[a] and let us run with perseverance the rac...

This is part 3 in the series "When the Bottom Drops Out" by the Rev. Peter Moore given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Based on the scripture lesson found in the book of Isaiah of the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Isaiah 45:1-13 Cyrus, God’s Instrument 45 Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him and...

This is part 2 in the series "When the Bottom Drops Out" by the Rev. Peter Moore given at Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley, MI. Based on the scripture lesson found in the book of Isaiah of the New Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible. Isaiah 40:21-23 21 Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of...