SJLC Sermons

December 12- Advent 3 12.12.2021 30:27 ↓

This week Pastor John Derrick joins us during the advent season.

November 28-The first week of Advent 28.11.2021 20:27 ↓

All Earth is Hopeful Summary: November 28 is the first Sunday Advent, which means it’s also the first Sunday of the church year. It’s also the day we’ll begin our year-long study of the Gospel of Luke, beginning — surprise — with the first verse of the first chapter which talks about the “first” witnesses to the Gospel. What are you hoping during this season of “firsts”? The story of Zechariah may...

November 7 The Season After Pentecost 07.11.2021 19:10 ↓

 Pastor John Propst joins us this week and tells us about the Widow's "Mite Giving."

October 31- Reformation Sunday 31.10.2021 21:16 ↓

Today is Reformation Sunday! Pastor Rhodes talks with us about some people (including Martin Luther) who have changed the world.

Oct 24- The Season After Pentecost 24.10.2021 18:59 ↓

Join us this week as Former Bishop of the North Carolina ELCA Rev. Dr. Leonard Bolick shares with us the story of Bartimaeus receiving his sight.

October 17- The Season After Pentecost 17.10.2021 15:57 ↓

This week Pastor Rhodes uses text from Matthew 10:35-45 to discuss... who are you Adam 1 or Adam 2? 

Oct. 10- The Season AfterPentecost 10.10.2021 20:36 ↓

Pastor Rhodes talks with us about "Distractions" from Luke Ch. 10.

October 3- The Season After Pentecost 03.10.2021 38:14 ↓

This week our guest speaker Marvin Moore. Marvin is the Principal of Salisbury High School and talks with us about "the least of these".

Sept 26- The Season After Pentecost 26.09.2021 17:27 ↓

"The disciples are arguing again." What is it that causes such argument among Christians? Pastor Rhodes walks through chapter 9 of Mark's gospel as we wrestle with that very question.

August 22- The Season After Pentecost 22.08.2021 18:59 ↓

Please join us this week as we say goodbye to Pastor Laura Henrik. Pastor Laura speaks on Romans 8.

August15- Confirmation Service 15.08.2021 1:33:07 ↓

Confirmation Service 2021. We Celebrate with 15 confirmands this week as they share their faith statements with us.

August15- Confirmation Service 15.08.2021 1:33:07 ↓

Confirmation Service 2021. We Celebrate with 15 confirmands this week as they share their faith statements with us.

August 8 The Season After Pentecost- Mental Toughness 08.08.2021 18:56 ↓

Summary: During the Olympics this past week, we were unexpectedly forced to deal with some pretty serious issues of mental health, an issue that has been tucked in the closet for far too long. This week we encounter the prophet Elijah’s struggle with mental health and God’s gentle but profound way of helping him deal with it. 

August 1- The Season After Pentecost 01.08.2021 21:31 ↓

Pastor Laura preaches from Exodus as the Israelites learn about God’s abundance. 

July 18- The Season After Pentecost 18.07.2021 22:02 ↓

Pastor Laura explores Jesus' miraculous feeding and compassion.

July 11 The Season After Pentecost 11.07.2021 22:02 ↓

There’s no doubt the stories of the Bible can sometimes feel like a soap opera. That’s definitely the case this week, as Herod and his niece-wife -- upset about their spat with John the Baptist over marital fidelity -- demand that his head be brought to their party guests on a silver platter. How are we to manage conflict and disagreement with one another? Even today, how are we to remain faithful...

July 4 Celebration of Liberty 04.07.2021 20:42 ↓

Join us in our Celebration of Liberty worship this week as Pastor Rhodes focuses on what it means to be free.