Category: Sunday Messages
Living in a Soundbite Culture
Worship, Oct 26, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. We live in a soundbite culture. How comfortable are you in explaining your faith? What values do you stand for? How must we reexamine key biblical text to better understand what they mean for America today. Pastor Andrew provides comfort, challenge and insight as he helps us wrestle with the practical application of John 3:16.Read more
Why I Am a Presbyterian
Worship, Oct 19, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Why would anyone end up in the land of Presbyterians, heirs of John Calvin and the Reformed Tradition? Why are you a Presbyterian? The Rev. Dr. Frank Yates' sermon explores this fascinating tribe still seeking to serve Jesus Christ in these very challenging times. The day's scripture is I Corinthians 13.Read more
Singing at Midnight
Worship, Oct 12, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. "For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience." (Romans 8:24-25 ) The Rev. San Williams encourages us to "sing at midnight," keeping faith in the darkest of times. The scriptures for the day are Acts 16:19-26; Luke 18:1-8.Read more
When Is Enough Enough?
Worship, Oct 5, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday the Rev. Canon Raymond Raney looks closely at Luke 12:13-21, where Jesus tells the parable of the Rich Fool and contrasts it to St. Francis of Assisi who was born wealthy and converted to a life of poverty, love and service to others. When is enough enough for us? Join us at 10am in our sanctuary and via livestream.Read more
Finding Pedernal
Worship, Sep 28, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. When you are feeling lost what gets you back on track? Join us at our worship service when the Rev. Dr. John Lentz explores this question with us. The scripture for the day is Matthew 6:25-34. Dr. Lentz is our first candidate for Transitional Pastor so we do hope you will join us. The 8:30 service is in Pope Hall and the 11:00 service is held in the sanctuary and via livestream.Read more
The Neighbor Loophole
Worship, Sep 21, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. While almost everyone has heard of the Good Samaritan parable, most don't realize the radical implications Jesus had in mind. This parable is yet another call to life altering discipleship that Jesus constantly taught. Join us as the Rev. Dr. John Nelsen explores not only how it affects you, but millions of others.Read more
After Ascention and Retirement
Worship, Sep 14, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. Goodbyes are hard, even for a church. Stephen Rhoades, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Santa Fe, will be providing the Sunday message about changes in leadership. The readings will be from Deuteronomy 34:1-8 and Acts 1:3-11. Our 8:30 service is on the rooftop or our 11am service is in the sanctuary and via livestream.Read more
True Miracles: Southwestern Spirituality Alive in the Bible
Worship, Sep 7, 9am
VIDEO. Who did Jesus follow and why? Who did Jesus learn from and what was he taught? What spiritual practices did Jesus cultivate to help him deal with the stresses of society? Why did Jesus teach in parables? Do we have eyes to see and ears to hear God's miracles around us? What does southwestern desert spirituality, culture, and the Caja del Rio teach us about God's word. Read more
Deliver Us from Evil
Worship, Aug 31, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. “Evil is contrary to God, and ‘the evil one’ is anyone who acts in that manner.” (John Calvin) Join us Sunday as the Rev. San Williams explores what is truly evil and how we stand against it in his sermon, "God’s Revolution on Earth: Lead Us Not into Temptation but Deliver Us from Evil” The scripture for the day is Ephesians 6:10-17.Read morePage 3 of 14