Rev. Timothy J. Ensworth
Community
1 Corinthians 12:7
May 20, 2018
When the day of Pentecost came, all the believers were gathered together in one place. Suddenly there was a noise from the sky which sounded like a strong wind blowing, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then they saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each person there. … Continue reading ...
God and the “gods” (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
Mark 9:38-41
February 4, 2018
There is no “them.”
Say it with me! “There is no ‘them.’” Let the words rest in your mouths. Let the words rest in your minds. Let the words rest in your hearts. There is no “them.”
What does it mean? It means there is no “us” and “them.” … Continue reading ...
By faith alone (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
Philippians 3:4-11
October 5, 2014
Let’s begin with a quiz. I will give you a quote and I want you to tell me if it is from the Old Testament or New Testament.
The Lord is merciful and loving, slow to become angry and full of constant love.
It’s from the Old Testament, from the Psalms.… Continue reading ...
πληρωμα (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
Ephesians 1:15-23
November 23, 2014
The church is Christ’s body,
το πληρωμα του τα παντα εν πασιν πληρουμενου.
The church is Christ’s body. Christ is our head; we are his body. God put all things — all things! — under Christ’s feet, and then gave him to the church. So Jesus Christ is present … in the church.… Continue reading ...
Look (Click on the sermon title for a .pdf copy)
Revelation 1:4-8
November 22, 2015
Look! What do you see?
You see a choir loft, filled with choir members, and over their heads the gleaming pipes of our pipe organ and you see tables covered with soft black cushions for our bells and bell players, emblems of the importance of music to us, to our ears and to our hearts.… Continue reading ...