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Blow on the Embers

Blow on the Embers

Posted on 10/02/202210/02/2022 by Pastor Nick
For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Timothy 1:6 Scroll to the bottom for Alphabytes through Nov. 20, 2022 with links to the... Read More
To the Edge and Beyond

To the Edge and Beyond

Posted on 09/25/202209/25/2022 by Pastor Nick
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"Wise or Just Clever?"

“Wise or Just Clever?”

Posted on 09/18/2022 by Pastor Nick
The story of the Dishonest Manager in Luke 16:1-13 suggests that we consider the wide-angle wise view of the Owl, or the narrow constricted, conniving, clever gaze of the fox.... Read More
"Thieves of Joy"

“Thieves of Joy”

Posted on 09/11/202209/11/2022 by Pastor Nick
The Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin from Luke 15:1-10are presented with masterpiece works of art. A list of fifteen negative qualities are presented as “Thieves of Joy.” The C... Read More
The Inner Light of Joy

The Inner Light of Joy

Posted on 09/04/202209/04/2022 by Pastor Nick
We expand on this text from Lily Yeh, a Chinese-American artist who brings those in poverty forward through art. “I followed my passion and was guided by the light inside of me. That light does ... Read More
The Reigning Season

The Reigning Season

Posted on 08/28/202208/30/2022 by Pastor Nick
The season of Kingdomtide begins: a thirteen-week season which ends at the beginning of Advent. Featuring the singing of “By the Water of Babylon” by Philip Hayes, and the story of Leo Tol... Read More
"God's Great Love Forever"

“God’s Great Love Forever”

Posted on 08/21/202208/21/2022 by Pastor Nick
Songs, Lisa Riccardi’s children’s message and the sermon, “God’s Great Love Forever” with images and stories about Pastor Nick’s first years in the Jesuit Novitiate... Read More
“Spark of Divinity”

“Spark of Divinity”

Posted on 08/14/202210/24/2022 by Pastor Nick
Three images offer fresh ways to interpret the Gospel of Jesus saying that he has not come to send peace, but rather, division:Spark of Divinity – Ground of Being – Gyroscope Scripture: Lu... Read More
"Spark of Divinity"

“Spark of Divinity”

Posted on 08/14/202208/17/2022 by Pastor Nick
Three images offer fresh ways to interpret the Gospel of Jesus saying that he has not come to send peace, but rather, division: Spark of Divinity – Ground of Being – Gyroscope Scripture: L... Read More
"Re-Centering into Compassion

“Re-Centering into Compassion

Posted on 08/07/202208/08/2022 by Pastor Nick
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"The Power of the Church"

“The Power of the Church”

Posted on 07/24/202207/24/2022 by Pastor Nick
Preaching: Rev.Sang Won Doh, District Superintendent for the Raritan Shore District of the Greater New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Church. Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23... Read More
Eyes on the Heart

Eyes on the Heart

Posted on 07/17/202207/17/2022 by Pastor Nick
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Flipping the Story

Flipping the Story

Posted on 07/10/202207/10/2022 by Pastor Nick
The entire service Sermon based on  Luke 10:25-37... Read More
Just Be Jesus

Just Be Jesus

Posted on 07/03/202207/03/2022 by Pastor Nick
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Touchstones of the Spirit

Touchstones of the Spirit

Posted on 06/26/202206/26/2022 by Pastor Nick
Due to technical difficulties with audio and video, this presentation is only a part of the worship service. It includes the Welcome and Call to Worship, the reading from Psalm 16 by Brad Watson, and ... Read More
"Stepping Up"

“Stepping Up”

Posted on 06/19/202206/19/2022 by Pastor Nick
We celebrated the young people in our congregationwho are stepping up to the next stage in their education.Gospel: Luke 15:20-32 Welcome to our worship service for Father’s Day and Juneteenth, June ... Read More
"Infinite Crescendo"

“Infinite Crescendo”

Posted on 06/12/202206/19/2022 by Pastor Nick
Sermon for Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022At a glance, “Seasons of Grace”Trinity Sunday is not God’s “Curtain Call,” but rather the infinite crescendo of God’s ongoing presence in the Holy S... Read More
"Deep Listening in the Heart"

“Deep Listening in the Heart”

Posted on 06/05/202206/05/2022 by Pastor Nick
Sermon for Pentecost Sunday Featuring the House Finch Nest – The Diary of Etty Hillesum... Read More
"Power from on High"

“Power from on High”

Posted on 05/29/202205/30/2022 by Pastor Nick
The first three steps from The Twelve Steps of Alcoholic Anonymous illumine our path to be open to the power from on high. A blending of Memorial Day and Uvalde and all the various feelings that have ... Read More
"Beckonings from Beyond"

“Beckonings from Beyond”

Posted on 05/22/202205/22/2022 by Pastor Nick
What it’s like to have “Third Party” productions in our minds while we sleep? These are dreams. Nick relates how he grabbed the tail end of a dream and gave it a title:”The Unc... Read More
"Expanding Love"

“Expanding Love”

Posted on 05/15/202205/15/2022 by Pastor Nick
The expanding universes invites us to see the expansion of love in Jesus at the moment when his betrayal by Judas begins. The entire Worship Service.... Read More
"Two Hearts: Mother and Jesus"

“Two Hearts: Mother and Jesus”

Posted on 05/08/202205/14/2022 by Pastor Nick
The video recording stopped at some moments during the worship. Here is the sermon in audio.... Read More
Resurrection Reset

Resurrection Reset

Posted on 05/01/202205/02/2022 by Pastor Nick
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"Peace Breaks Through"

“Peace Breaks Through”

Posted on 04/24/202204/24/2022 by Pastor Nick
The Second Sunday in the season of Easter – New approach to the familiar “Doubting Thomas” story.... Read More
Path to Resurrection—NOW!

Path to Resurrection—NOW!

Posted on 04/17/202204/21/2022 by Pastor Nick
Check the timestamps for finding the parts of the service. This is the complete Easter Service. Apologies for the moments of audio static. The above sermon has improved audio.... Read More
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