Author Archive

Quem Vidistes Pastores?

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

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from Christmas Cantata by Daniel Pinkham

Kim Rankin Conducting the Montclair Presbyterian Church choir with

guest brass quartet.

Marcia Roy, organ

 

An Open-Eyed Reformation

Sunday, October 25th, 2015

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Scripture Mark 10:46-52

On the occasion of Reformation Sunday, Rev. Daniel, a self-confessed reformation geek, admits that he has more to say than could fit the sermon format and reminds the congregation of the important benefits we still enjoy as the result of reformation.

 

Who’s On First

Sunday, October 18th, 2015

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Scripture Mark 10:35-45

Rev. Daniel examines the spiritual principles of humility and service to others in the context of today’s church and national politics.

 

For God’s Sake, Have a Yard Sale

Sunday, October 11th, 2015

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Rev Daniel contemplates the Social Justice, Ethical, and Spiritual significance of the scripture in which Jesus tells a wealthy young man to sell all that he has.  Scripture: Mark 10: 17-31

 

Putting Ourselves Back Together

Sunday, October 4th, 2015

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Rev. Phillips contrasts our ideal of a world unified around one table with the realities of today and talks about how Christians can work to “Put Ourselves together.” Scripture Mark 10:2-16

 

Everyone Is Welcome

Sunday, August 30th, 2015

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Scripture: Acts 8: 26-40

Change can trigger conflict and inclusion can bring push back. But, when we are an inclusive church, a welcoming church, we are a faithful church.

 

It is Well With My Soul

Sunday, August 9th, 2015

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by Horatio G. Spafford (1873)

Rameses Alex Tate, tenor

 

What is This?

Sunday, August 9th, 2015

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scripture John 6:41-51

Rev. Daniel reflects upon the “Bread of Heaven” and invites the listened to ask “What is This?”

 

Deep River

Sunday, August 9th, 2015

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Traditional Spiritual arr. Alex Tate

Rameses Alex Tate, tenor

 

My Heart is Ready

Sunday, August 2nd, 2015

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Scripture: John 6:24-40

Associate Pastor, Talitha Philips, speaks about spiritual hunger.