Category: Traditional

May 5, 2025

Traditional – Easter People: The Significance of Scars | Rev. Mike Holly

Scripture Reference – John 20:24-31 (NRSV): But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in […]

April 28, 2025

Traditional – Easter People: The Significance of Scars | Rev. Mike Holly

April 28, 2025

Traditional – Easter Sunday | Rev. Mike Holly

Scripture Reference – Luke 24:1-12 (NRSV): But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men […]

April 14, 2025

Traditional – More Like Jesus: Blessing. Shouting. Weeping. | Rev. Maggie Dunaway

Scripture Reference – Luke 19:28-40 (NRSV): After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will […]

April 6, 2025

Traditional – More Like Jesus: Do What Jesus Did | Rev. Mike Holly

Scripture Reference – Luke 7:18-23 (NRSV): The disciples of John reported all these things to him. So John summoned two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to expect someone else?” When the men had come to him, they said, “John the […]

March 30, 2025

Traditional – More Like Jesus: Become Like Jesus | Rev. Mike Holly

Scripture Reference – Luke 6:39-40 (NRSV): He also told them a parable: “Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above the teacher, but every disciple who is fully qualified will be like the teacher.

March 23, 2025

Traditional – More Like Jesus: Building A Life | Rev. Mike Holly

Scripture Reference – Luke 4:1-13 (NRSV): Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tested by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over he was famished. The devil said to him, “If […]

March 16, 2025

Traditional – More Like Jesus: Don’t Worry, Everything I Have is Yours | Rev. Michael Bowman

Scripture Reference – Luke 12:31-33 (NRSV): Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in […]

March 9, 2025

Traditional – More Like Jesus: Give Up | Rev. Mike Holly

Scripture Reference – Luke 14:25-35 (NRSV): Now large crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and said to them, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be […]

March 3, 2025

Traditional – The God of Promise: The Promise of Rest | Rev. Mike Holly

Scripture Reference – Matthew 11:28-30 (NRSV): “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my […]