Sunnyside Presbyterian Church

Sermon on Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15. This is the fourth sermon in our five-week sermon series called Faith in Exile. Although Jeremiah didn't preach much during the time of the Exile, his prophetic foresight paved a way for Israel to be faithful as they were taken captive in Babylon. We, too, are in exile, as citizens of heaven dwelling on earth - therefore, we can learn from Jeremiah how to live...

Sermon on Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14. This is the third sermon in our five-week sermon series called Faith in Exile. Although Jeremiah didn't preach much during the time of the Exile, his prophetic foresight paved a way for Israel to be faithful as they were taken captive in Babylon. We, too, are in exile, as citizens of heaven dwelling on earth - therefore, we can learn from Jeremiah how to live fai...

These reflections on Micah 6:8 and Luke 24:13-35 come from our high schoolers after their return from a summer retreat at Montreat. We give thanks for the experiences and thoughts shared by Bea, Eva, Pastor Susan, Tristan, Lee, Favour, Warren, Brian, Nancy, Trent, Melanie, and Sam.

Sermon on Jeremiah 18:1-11. This is the second sermon in our five-week sermon series called Faith in Exile. Although Jeremiah didn't preach during the time of the Exile, his prophetic foresight paved a way for Israel to be faithful as they were taken captive in Babylon. We, too, are in exile, as citizens of heaven dwelling on earth - therefore, we can learn from Jeremiah how to live faithfully...

Sermon on Jeremiah 1:1-10. This is the first sermon in our five-week sermon series called Faith in Exile. Although Jeremiah didn't preach during the time of the Exile, his prophetic foresight paved a way for Israel to be faithful as they were taken captive in Babylon. We, too, are in exile, as citizens of heaven dwelling on earth - therefore, we can learn from Jeremiah how to live faithfully h...

Sermon on Philippians 3:1-21. This is the seventh and final sermon in our seven-week sermon series called Marks of the Christian. Since we trust that our lives have been marked by Jesus Christ, there are certain similarities we will all experience, regardless of when or where we follow Jesus. These marks include positive and negative experiences. As we remember the way the early church followed Je...

Sermon on Philippians 2:1-13. This is the fifth sermon in our seven-week sermon series called Marks of the Christian. Since we trust that our lives have been marked by Jesus Christ, there are certain similarities we will all experience, regardless of when or where we follow Jesus. These marks include positive and negative experiences. As we remember the way the early church followed Jesus and mode...

Sermon on Philippians 1:1-18. This is the fourth sermon in our seven-week sermon series called Marks of the Christian. Since we trust that our lives have been marked by Jesus Christ, there are certain similarities we will all experience, regardless of when or where we follow Jesus. These marks include positive and negative experiences. As we remember the way the early church followed Jesus and mod...

Sermon on Acts 17:16-31. This is the third sermon in our seven-week sermon series called Marks of the Christian. Since we trust that our lives have been marked by Jesus Christ, there are certain similarities we will all experience, regardless of when or where we follow Jesus. These marks include positive and negative experiences. As we remember the way the early church followed Jesus and modeled t...

Sermon on Acts 16:16-34. This is the second sermon in our seven-week sermon series called Marks of the Christian. Since we trust that our lives have been marked by Jesus Christ, there are certain similarities we will all experience, regardless of when or where we follow Jesus. These marks include positive and negative experiences. As we remember the way the early church followed Jesus and modeled...

Sermon on Acts 9:1-19. This is the first sermon in our seven-week sermon series called Marks of the Christian. Since we trust that our lives have been marked by Jesus Christ, there are certain similarities we will all experience, regardless of when or where we follow Jesus. These marks include positive and negative experiences. As we remember the way the early church followed Jesus and modeled the...

Sermon on John 20:19-31. This is the sixth and final sermon in our six-week sermon series called One for All. Prior to Jesus' sentencing and death, the high priest, Caiaphas, prophesied that it would be better for one man to die than the entire nation to be destroyed. This exchange - one for all - is the focus of our Lenten and Easter sermon series. In offering his life up for us all, Jesus ex...

Sermon on John 20:1-18. This is the fifth sermon in our six-week sermon series called One for All. Prior to Jesus' sentencing and death, the high priest, Caiaphas, prophesied that it would be better for one man to die than the entire nation to be destroyed. This exchange - one for all - is the focus of our Lenten and Easter sermon series. In offering his life up for us all, Jesus experienced betra...

Maundy Thursday is an ancient service in which we remember the command Christ gave his disciples: to love one another as he loved us. "Command" is mandatum in Latin, which is where we get the word "Maundy." During Holy Week, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, Maundy Thursday marks the turn from adulation to betrayal. This service features a short homily along with...

Sermon on John 12:12-27. This is the fourth sermon in our six-week sermon series called One for All. Prior to Jesus' sentencing and death, the high priest, Caiaphas, prophesied that it would be better for one man to die than the entire nation to be destroyed. This exchange - one for all - is the focus of our Lenten and Easter sermon series. In offering his life up for us all, Jesus experienced...

Sermon on John 18:28-40. This is the third sermon in our six-week sermon series called One for All. Prior to Jesus' sentencing and death, the high priest, Caiaphas, prophesied that it would be better for one man to die than the entire nation to be destroyed. This exchange - one for all - is the focus of our Lenten and Easter sermon series. In offering his life up for us all, Jesus experienced...

Sermon on John 18:28-40. This is the second sermon in our six-week sermon series called One for All. Prior to Jesus' sentencing and death, the high priest, Caiaphas, prophesied that it would be better for one man to die than the entire nation to be destroyed. This exchange - one for all - is the focus of our Lenten and Easter sermon series. In offering his life up for us all, Jesus experienced bet...

Sermon on John 18:12-27. This is the first sermon in our six-week sermon series called One for All. Prior to Jesus' sentencing and death, the high priest, Caiaphas, prophecied that it would be better for one man to die than the entire nation to be destroyed. This exchange - one for all - is the focus of our Lenten and Easter sermon series. In offering his life up for us all, Jesus experienced...

Sermon on John 13:1-17. This is the fifth and final sermon in our five-week sermon series called For Everyone Born. The good news of the gospel is intended "For Everyone Born," in the words of the hymn. Jesus came for all kinds of people - both those like and unlike us. As we encounter the different characters who interact with Jesus as he travels to Jerusalem, we are invited to ensure o...

Sermon on John 11:17-44. This is the fourth sermon in our five-week sermon series called For Everyone Born. The good news of the gospel is intended "For Everyone Born," in the words of the hymn. Jesus came for all kinds of people - both those like and unlike us. As we encounter the different characters who interact with Jesus as he travels to Jerusalem, we are invited to ensure out faith...

Sermon on John 9:1-41. This is the third sermon in our five-week sermon series called For Everyone Born. The good news of the gospel is intended "For Everyone Born," in the words of the hymn. Jesus came for all kinds of people - both those like and unlike us. As we encounter the different characters who interact with Jesus as he travels to Jerusalem, we are invited to ensure out faith is...

Sermon on John 4:46-5:18. This is the second sermon in our five-week sermon series called For Everyone Born. The good news of the gospel is intended "For Everyone Born," in the words of the hymn. Jesus came for all kinds of people - both those like and unlike us. As we encounter the different characters who interact with Jesus as he travels to Jerusalem, we are invited to ensure out fait...

Sermon on John 4:1-42. This is the first sermon in our five-week sermon series called For Everyone Born. The good news of the gospel is intended "For Everyone Born," in the words of the hymn. Jesus came for all kinds of people - both those like and unlike us. As we encounter the different characters who interact with Jesus as he travels to Jerusalem, we are invited to ensure out faith is...

Sermon on John 3:1-21. This is the fifth and final sermon in our five-week sermon series called Love Has Come. When Jesus comes into the world, everything changes! This sermon series will focus on how Jesus' love and presence impacted lives in his time and continue to impact our lives today. Drawing inspiration from the hymn "Love Has Come," the titles of these sermons point toward ways Jesus invi...

Sermon on John 2:13-25. This is the fourth sermon in our five-week sermon series called Love Has Come. When Jesus comes into the world, everything changes! This sermon series will focus on how Jesus' love and presence impacted lives in his time and continue to impact our lives today. Drawing inspiration from the hymn "Love Has Come," the titles of these sermons point toward ways Jesu...