The Way of Forgiveness (Sermon Four)
As Christians, the need to practice forgiveness could not be more clear in Scripture. But what exactly is forgiveness? We know forgiveness when we feel it, but defining itis often much more difficult. Does [...]
Learned Helplessness, Learned Hope (Sermon Three)
The standard disclaimer for various mutual fund advertisements: "Past performance does not guarantee future results." But spiritually--and psychologically--our past experiences are highly determinative of our future ones; they condition our choices. In this sermon, [...]
Paying Attention (Sermon Two)
Sermon two in the series, "Living Abundantly: Christian Practices for Cultivating the Flourishing Life" Important note: Before listening to this sermon, you are encouraged to watch this video, which is about selective attention. It will [...]
Tending Our Garden (Sermon One)
Sermon one in the series, "Living Abundantly: Christian Practices for Cultivating the Flourishing Life" Can Christian faith make us happy? Can you even pursue happiness? Or does happiness have to happen? In this introductory sermon to [...]
Blessing of the Animals 2018
Join us on Sunday, October 7 at 3pm in the Fellowship Center for our first annual Blessing of the Animals! Pre-registration required. Please click below to register online (deadline September 30). [...]
History Sunday, September 23
Join us at 11:30am in the Lounge on September 23 for our annual History Sunday education program. Church historian Bill Schroeder will present "Things You Might Not Have Noticed," a collection of little-known facts [...]
Living Abundantly: Christian Practices for Cultivating a Flourishing Life
Soren Kierkegaard once wrote, "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." Is Christian faith more about solving the problem of sin, or the adventure of living [...]
Grace Not Grievance; Victor Not Victim
How easy is it for our resentment to solidify into self-righteousness and the desire to even the scales? Dr. Vamos explores a story about a woman who was insulted, by none other than Jesus, [...]
Please join us for a Building for the Future focus group!
Many of you have been hearing that the Session and other leaders have been working over the past year on a vision for the future of our ministry here at PCOL, including the enhancement of [...]
Gracious Talk
"Stick and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me..." We've all heard the old nursery rhyme, but it really isn't true, is it? Words, and the ways in which we [...]
What Are You Wearing?
According to the author of Colossians, we are to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. These are tough traits to put into practice, let alone live out. But notice, we are told [...]
Weathering the Storms of Fear
Fear is a biological barometer in our lives. It warns us when we are in danger. But what happens when fear takes over? When does fear overtake you? How does our fear hinder our [...]
Have a Seat
Jesus said: "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." But, what does that mean!? Jesus is getting at something [...]
Great Was Artemis of the Ephesians
Paul's preaching of the gospel was having an impact on the ancient city of Ephesus in Asia Minor, known for worship of the goddess Artemis, and her great temple. But Christianity was bad for [...]
Transforming Through Love
A load-bearing wall is integral to the structure of a home. The problem is, in our effort to create open space in our homes, load-bearing walls become dividing walls. This is true in our [...]
Wisdom’s Table
Where are the wise..? Have you ever turned on (or off, for that matter) the TV and wondered that? This is the question which the apostle Paul and the teacher of Ecclesiastes ask, only [...]
Follow the Footsteps of Paul
Follow along with several members from our congregation and The Pennington Presbyterian Church, who are on a pilgrimage in Greece and Turkey, following in the Footsteps of Paul, by tuning into the trip blog. [...]
The Courage to Be Imperfect
What is your superpower? What if the power we receive as Christians is our embrace of weakness? A Sermon Preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos on Sunday, July 10th. 2 Corinthians 12:2-10. https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2018-07-08.mp3 [...]