Normandy Presbyterian Church Podcast

AM I GOOD ENOUGH? Have you ever wondered who you might become if you had a deep confidence that you were worthy, "good enough," loved…really, truly loved? It would change everything, wouldn't it? Most of us spend our whole lives attempting to be worthy of love and feeling that we fail miserably at it. But listen, we don't have to make ourselves worthy. We don't have to try and try to be good enoug...

JESUS GREAT TEACHER? RELIGIOUS LEADER? MORAL REFORMER? OR SOMETHING MORE??? A Christian worker serving in some far away place returned to the United States. She spoke to several churches and people were amazed at her life and sacrifice. One parishioner twittered, "Oh, it is wonderful what you have done! You must love the people and this place very much." But the worker responded, “It's the dirties...

THEOLOGY FOR EVERY DAY Beliefs matter…especially our beliefs about life and God. This Sunday we begin a new series of sermons talking about basic Christian beliefs. If you have ever wondered about things like (for example): Trinity Salvation by Grace Predestination The Bible this summer series is for you. Join us this Sunday as we tackle the EVERYDAY purpose of the TRINITY. 9am, In-Person or Onlin...

Thirsty? "Come, everyone who is thirsty - here is water!…Why spend money on what does not satisfy?...Listen now, my people, and come to me; come to me and you will have life!" - The Prophet Isaiah In every single human being there is a thirst…a deep desire…a longing for life. But not just material life - having the necessities for survival - but for life that is abundance. For meaning and purpose....

JESUS IS LORD...................REALLY????? Without a doubt, the belief that Jesus is Lord (that he is the one in charge, the one in control) is surely one of the most puzzling beliefs Christians hold. “Just look around!” we might say. “How can anyone believe that Jesus is in control, when things in this world are so bad?" Good question. Join us this week, Ascension Sunday, as we explore this issu...

ONE HUNDRED YEARS FROM NOW..... Do you ever wonder if it makes any difference - really - to serve and love and give as a follower of Jesus? I mean, "So what?" if I arrange some flowers and take it to a sick neighbor. “So what?" if I attend the City Council meeting and try to make a difference. “So what?" if our church provides food to a few needy people. "So what?" if I listen to a co-worker and p...

The Second Coming. The Last Judgment. Daniel. Revelation. Armageddon. When many of us think of Jesus' Second Coming we feel some confusion, and since the middle ages people have generally looked at these events with fear. But is that really what the Bible teaches? Is that really what these end time events are all about? Join us this Sunday as we explore the hope which the Second Coming gives. 9AM,...

with guest Pastor Dr. Michael Bradley

JESUS ROSE FROM THE GRAVE…SO WHAT???? The message of Jesus' resurrection is the central affirmation of the Christian Church. But do you ever wonder, "So what???" What is the significance? What's the purpose? What difference does it make for us, this world, for you, for me? The truth is that Jesus' resurrection means more than just the idea that one day we, too, will rise from the grave and go to b...

EASTER AT NORMANDY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ✝️ Sunday, April 9, 2023 Join us this RESURRECTION SUNDAY morning for three very special opportunities for worship and fellowship: •6:30AM - Sunrise Worship at the Normandy Baptist Church •7:30AM - Pancake Breakfast at NPC Fellowship Hall •9:00AM - Easter Celebration Worship at Normandy Presbyterian, “The Strange Story of Easter"

THE LAST SUPPER When it comes to the Communion Service in worship, we often focus on the elements -- the bread and the cup -- and what they mean, when they should be shared and with whom. But when you look how Communion began, in the sharing of the Last Supper, it seems we ought instead to focus on the people who were there and how Jesus related to them. When we do that, this special meal becomes...

DECISIONS AND PRAYER One of the most vivid mental images we have of Jesus in the last week of his life, is the gospel scene of him praying in Gethsemane. In his anguish, Scripture says, Jesus prayed so earnestly that his "sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground" (Luke 22.44). Obviously, Jesus didn't not want to do what God had planned for him; he didn't want to suffer; he didn't want t...

GIVING YOUR BEST The prices on the protein bars were outrageous! Fifty dollars for 24 bars? Forty-two for 30? I wanted to get something that would be nutritious to hand to homeless folks whom I often encountered on the streets, but I also didn't want to break the bank to do it. Our grocery budget had been tighter due to inflation, and I wanted to make sure there were enough funds to get some strin...

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT? Christianity is not so much about a philosophy as it is about a Person and people in general. It's not so much about rituals or rules as it is about relationships, loving God and loving others. Nowhere do we see that more clearly than in the story of Jesus clearing the Temple, Matthew 21.13-17. Jesus overturned the tables of the money-changers and the sellers. H...

JESUS' LAST WEEK As much as the story of Jesus' last days shows us his sacrificial suffering, for those who know about Jesus' resurrection -- it is even more a story of how we may practice faith in our daily lives. Over the next six weeks, we will look at six key events of Jesus' last week to see what they can teach: Triumphant Entry, Cleansing the Temple, Teaching in the Temple, Anointing Jesus'...

EXTREME MAKEOVER: The Total Person It's not enough to measure our lives by how well we keep the religious rules -- by how often we attend church, give money, obey the Commandments, or such. God is looking for more: a personal integration where external behavior and internal commitments work together. God wants our daily love and obedience to come from the heart. Join us for worship this week as we...

DO YOU KNOW YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE? Do you know you have a purpose in life? That there is a deeper meaning possible? That there is a task God has for you to do? A lot of us don't know that purpose...or when we do, we struggle to live into it. The result is that we miss satisfaction and joy. Jesus said, "I have come that you might have life and life in all fulness." John 10.10. Join us for worship thi...

THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN The worst mistake you can make about the Christian faith is to see it as a bunch of rules. It's not about rules. It's about relationship - relationship with God which comes to us because of and through Jesus. This relationship changes everything. That's why Jesus' teaching in his most famous sermon, “The Sermon on the Mount," (Matt. 5.1-12) seems so odd. Jesus turns ev...

The Invitation Imagine….you are in the stands ready to watch an exciting game, but there are no players on the field. Instead, the manager points to people in the crowd, inviting them to play! Suddenly, the manager points to you…. Followers of Jesus are not so much like spectators in the stands. They are more like those who say "yes" to the invitation to play the game. What will you say? What will...

with guest Pastor Dr. Michael Bradley

God's Ways are Not Our Ways Let's just admit it, most of the time, we think selfishly that we know better than God how to run our lives, our children, our future -- everything. The result is the mess we've made of ourselves and our world. But what if there were another way? A way characterized by trust, patience, generosity, service and sacrifice? God's way? What if we could live God's way? That's...

ADVENT: A TIME TO BELIEVE In a few short days we will celebrate the biggest holiday of the entire year. Most families will spend hours in preparation and hundreds of dollars to celebrate Christmas. But will we know what it's all about? Is Christmas for us just a time to place a pause on real life -- a time to ESCAPE FROM the challenges and struggles of daily living? Or is it somehow ABOUT DAILY LI...

ADVENT- A TIME FOR MERCY Sometimes "good" people don't like the message of mercy because they think that "bad" people are going to get away with doing wrong. But mercy - not judgment - was the center of Jesus' life and ministry. Mercy should always be the center for us as well. Please join us this Sunday! 9 AM In-Person or Online

HOW DO WE GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS? We get ready to celebrate Christmas by decorating the house and tree, listening to Christmas carols, cooking special food, and gathering gifts for family and friends. But how do we get ready in a deeper way? How can we experience and share God's special love at Christmas or to be ready to receive the new life that God wants to give? Join us this Sunday for the se...

ADVENT: WHAT TIME IS IT? A few years ago, our family had unexpected visitors. We had 15 minutes to straighten our house and get the kids and ourselves ready. You have never seen a family work as fast. But when the doorbell rang, we were ready! It may only take a few minutes to straighten the house, but it's not quite as easy to straighten out your life. When the doorbell rings, it may be too late....