Normandy Presbyterian Church Podcast

with guest Pastor, Dr. Michael Bradley

TRANSITIONS May is a month for transitions: ending of school, beginning of summer, graduations, retirements, weddings, and special family gatherings. Transitions can be joyful, but they aren't always easy. This Sunday we will talk about a time when early Christians made a HUGE transition from being an all-Jewish community to one that welcomed a diversity of people. While it wasn't an easy transiti...

MOTHER'S DAY WORSHIP Mother's Day is a day of great emotion: joy and celebration and also sadness and grief. But most of all it is a day of love when we remember and honor special women in our lives. This Mother's Day, we are honoring Blue Monarch, a local ministry which cares for women and children with the tenderness of a mother. Blue Monarch is a special place. Join us this Sunday as we see the...

CHANGING THE WORLD When God wants to change the world, God uses people. It's one person here; another there. It's a woman who decides to offer kindness to a friend; it's a man who realizes that money is finally not the most important thing. God changes people and people change the world. After the resurrection of Jesus, God began to change people and the world in dramatic ways. During the next thr...

2nd Sunday of Easter with guest pastor, Dr. Gary Kelley

Easter Sunday Service with Pastor Tom Bagley

CHOOSING TO DIE Did you know that the events leading to the death of Jesus literally take up half of the entire Gospel of Mark? And huge sections of the other gospels as well? Have you ever noticed that the central Christian symbol is the cross, which is the very way Jesus died? What is this all about? Why is there so much emphasis on Jesus' death? Join us this Sunday for the sermon series, WHO IS...

FALLIBLE, FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS It's no secret that over the years since Jesus' resurrection, his followers have made some terrible wrongs. Think of the Crusades, the Inquisition, Protestant/Catholic wars, persecution of witches, support of slavery, oppression of women, anti-Semitism. . . and on and on. Christians have much sin to confess. And yet, in spite of all the wrong, churches have also done m...

REVENGE!! When we have been wronged, it is natural to retaliate; we want revenge; we want to get even. But the radical teaching of Jesus invites us to forgive -- even those who are our enemies! But how can we forgive? Where do we find the freedom to release others from the hurt they have caused us? Join us this Sunday for the third in our series, WHO IS THIS MAN?, as we look at Matthew 18. 21-35,...

What is Most Important to God? Matthew 25.31-46 There is a saying that if you want to know what is most important in your life, open your bank statement or look at your calendar. We invest our time and resources in things we value. But how do we identify what's most valuable to God? Where does God invest time and resources? Join us this Sunday for the second in a sermon series looking at the ident...

Part 1 of 5 in a series exploring the impact of Jesus. Jesus is history's most familiar figure. His impact on the world is immense, bringing transformation to individuals, communities and societies across the globe. But who was he? Why has he made a difference to so many? What does he have to offer us today? If you have ever wondered about Jesus, join us beginning this Sunday for a series of sermo...

With Dr. Gary Kelly

HOW TO LOVE ENEMIES The idea of loving enemies often seems like ivory tower theology and wishful thinking. It's not realistic, we assume, that Jesus would expect us to live it. But Jesus does. Join us for worship on Sunday as we explore the practical "how to's" of loving enemies in daily life. On-line and In-person Sunday @ 9.00 AM

PAY IT FORWARD Not many of us think of ourselves as successful people of wealth, influence, education with the ability to make a difference to others. But in truth, we are. Compared with 90% of the people of the world, we are people with power in our lives. How are we to use our power? Join us for worship this Sunday as we look at Jesus' teaching in Luke 6.17-26. Find out how you can make a differ...

IS THERE MORE THAN THIS? We are busy people. Work, school, home, volunteer events, recreational outings, family gatherings can make for an active and sometimes hectic life. But do you ever wonder if there's more? If in the midst of all the coming and going, talking, meeting and doing. . . do you ever wonder if there's a bigger story for your life? Join us in worship this Sunday for "THE BIGGER STO...

Pastor Tom Bagley, Sunday January 29, 2022

In ancient times, faithful people not only had the Ten Commandments to follow, they also had oral teachings, amounting to a total of 619 religious rules. It was often easier to focus on rules, than it was the needs of people! But Jesus made a different choice. He invites us to make a different choice, too. Listen this Sunday as we consider "The Choice For Grace" ( Luke 4:14-22). with Pastor Tom Ba...

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS? Not all of us make New Year's resolutions, but all of us have hopes for our lives and for the year ahead. How can I have stronger relationships? Find joy in my work? How can I be a better me in 2022? Listen this week as we look at the life of Jesus and discover, "The Power to Live." With Pastor Tom Bagley January 9, 2022.