Normandy Presbyterian Church Podcast

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY Have you ever received a gift and neglected to give thanks for it? Sure you have. All of us have done it! So how do we remember to give thanks? How can we be more intentional about our appreciation of the kindness of others…and especially of the kindness of God? Join us this Sunday for a Thanksgiving Worship Service. Learn the secret of gratitude and joy. 9 AM In-Person or Onli...

Veterans Day Service

ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY Life is difficult. For all the joys there are surely as many sorrows. For all that is easy, there are an equal number of challenges. But on All Saints' Sunday, we can be inspired by those who have faced the difficulties of life and faith…and have held fast, trusting God through them. What can help you persevere in hard times? Think about faithful believers who have died. Whose l...

“Do not desire and try to take your neighbor’s house…or anything else that belongs to your neighbor.” CONTENTMENT To be who I am and be SATISFIED. To possess what I have and say, "IT'S ENOUGH." To live my circumstances -- as they are -- and GIVE THANKS. This Sunday, we complete the last in our series on the Ten Commandments. We focus on the commandment, "You shall not covet." Join Us @ 9 AM In-Per...

TRUTHFULNESS A little boy was caught lying by his dad. The father said, “You know there are no liars in heaven." Son: “Dad, have you ever told a lie?" “Yes." “Mom?" "Yes." “The pastor of our church?" “Yes." Son: “Then I guess the only people that are going to be in heaven are God and George Washington!" This Sunday we will look at the 9th Commandment: "Do not bear false witness against your neighb...

IF NOT STEALING, THEN WHAT?? Did you know that there are 71 synonyms for the verb "steal" (according to one website)? This simply mirrors the truth that there are a huge variety of ways to accomplish stealing in daily life. And we humans are pretty good at it. No wonder God makes "Do not Steal" one of the Ten Commandments. But if stealing is NOT what God desires for us, what is? Instead of stealin...

Negative Command....Or Good Word? When the seventh commandment says, "Do not commit adultery," most of us are filled immediately with feelings of guilt, shame, fear. As a result, we hate the commandment and the one who originally gave it. But what if this commandment was really a prescription for goodness in our lives? Join us this week as we continue our study of the Ten Commandments. Discover ho...

Sermon from a very special guest, Dr. Michael Bradley

DO NOT KILL The sixth Commandment: “Do not kill." What could be simpler, right? And yet since the day God gave the commandments to Moses, human beings have made it complicated through ethical dilemmas, exceptions and excuses. But the purpose of this commandment -- as of all ten -- is to offer life at its best. How can we view this commandment in a different way? How can it free us from complexity...

“Honor your father & your mother, so you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” The Command to Honor Father and Mother: It's Not for Sissies When the 5th Commandment challenges us to "honor father and mother," we assume it is speaking to young children about obedience to parents. While this is true, the real invitation of this commandment is so much more. It's a command that re...

REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY This Sunday in worship we continue our series of sermons on the Ten Commandments as we look at the 4th Commandment: “Remember the Sabbath day and treat it as holy." What possible relevance could this ancient commandment have for our busy world and the busy lives we live today? Join us this Sunday and find out. 9AM In-Person or Online

DO NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD IN VAIN Most of us think this commandment is about profanity....and it is. But in reality, it's not only words which are God's concern, but actually how we live our lives. What might happen, do you suppose, if we spoke and lived with RESPECT? Join us for worship this Sunday. 9 AM, In-Person or Online

“Do not make an idol for yourself” Exodus 20:4 FREEDOM FROM IDOLS -- A BETTER WAY TO LIVE When times get hard, who are you going to trust? When the chips are down, where will you get the strength to live? It is so easy to seek help in all the wrong places. in people or politics; in traditions, retirement portfolios, cars, material possessions, etc. There is no shortage of idols, which only disappo...

CHRISTIANITY: BORING? You may think that being a Christian is boring; that it is nothing but feeling guilty and following rules. In evidence, you may point to the Ten Commandments. "Why would anyone want to follow ancient commands?" you may say. "They'll just make your life miserable." If you feel that way even a little bit, why don't you join us for a new sermon series about the Ten Commandments?...

OFFERING OURSELVES Quite honestly, Christians have offended many by using guilt and pressure tactics to get people to volunteer, serve or give. This has completely obscured the truth that to offer oneself in the service of others brings the giver-- as much as those who receive -- joy and satisfaction. We have much to share with God and others: time, energy, prayers, resources. In worship this Sund...

THE GOAL OF FOLLOWING JESUS There is a saying, "Getting old isn't for the faint of heart." That sentiment is true also of those who attempt to follow Jesus. It is anything but easy. Living the pattern of life Jesus lived takes hard work and perseverance. This Sunday, we will look at the goal of following Jesus Christ....and how with God's help we can live it in our daily lives. Join us at 9 AM thi...

CONFIDENCE Many of us struggle with feelings of low self-esteem, wondering what we are worth. We measure ourselves by money, career success, or religious activity. But in truth, none of these can satisfy. What is the source of true self-esteem? What will bring confidence and peace to our lives? Join us this Sunday for worship as we explore the confidence we can have through knowing Jesus Christ. 9...

FRIENDSHIP In the Bible God says that it is not good for people to be alone; so God gives us life-partners and spouses. But God also gives us friends. What does it mean to be friends with others? What does Christian friendship look like? Why is it so important and powerful? What difference can it make to your life? Join us this Sunday as we continue our summer series: WHAT'S NEW IN THE CHRISTIAN L...

With Guest Pastor Dr. Michael Bradley

DIFFERENCES AND UNITY During stressful times, it is easy for any of us to join in the criticism of others and in finger pointing. Unkindness prevails and thoughtless words deepen divides. But there is another way. It is a way that says what we hold in common is more important than our differences. A way that seeks not to tear down, but to build up and to work together. A way that emphasizes our co...

God’s Solution for a Divided World The news reported recently that families today are so divided by current events and politics that many are choosing not to gather for special events this summer. Perhaps you know some of the challenges of this. We are a polarized people living in difficult times in a divided world. Is there any help for us? Please join us for worship this Sunday as we talk about...

A NEW PURPOSE Most of us realize that life is ultimately not fulfilled by living for fame, fortune or success. Living for ourselves alone cannot satisfy. This Sunday, as we continue our series of sermons on Paul's letter to the Philippians, we discover God's bigger purpose for our lives. Living that purpose changes the way we view events and how we use our time and talents. It gives us freedom fro...

NEW HEARTS Circumstances often form the condition of our hearts. When circumstances are good, we expect hearts to be good; when circumstances are bad, we are not surprised that hearts grow hard. But how do we explain it when someone endures difficulty after difficulty, yet exhibits an open, generous, and caring heart? This is what we find in a guy named Paul, whose letters are collected in the Bib...

WHAT WILL YOU DO? This Sunday is Pentecost, the day Christians celebrate how God's Spirit empowered the first followers of Jesus to speak and show forgiving love with their lives. On that day, God's Spirit came in such a dramatic way that thousands of people believed in Jesus and chose to follow him. But there were also those who ridiculed what happened. Those who believed found a new purpose for...

If you've never been to church - or even if you have - you know how Christians can sometimes use strange words: “salvation, justification, second coming," etc. Even words we think we know - “joy, hope, resurrection" - can sometimes have different meanings. So what about a word like "Ascension"? I've been in church all my life, but this word sometimes still confuses me. What does Ascension mean? An...