Baptism: A Conversation
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos, January 12, 2020. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2020/Service+2020-01-12.mp3
Where Is This Child?
Sermon preached by Rev. Kyle Anderson, January 5, 2020. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2020/Service+2020-01-05.mp3
Leaves from the Notebook of a Tamed Cynic (Christmas Eve)
Christianity seems to have lost some of its influence. Should we be worried? Preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos, December 24, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-12-24.mp3
As Simple As It Gets
A brief and compelling story of a good samaritan. Would you do this if someone tried to rob you? Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos, December 15, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-12-15.mp3
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The Gospel According to Bob
John the Baptist's message is appealing in many ways, because he sees the problem of human failure in black and white, simply pointing out the evil humans are committing and proclaiming their doom unless they [...]
Jesus, Our Stealth Savior
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Louise Johnson, December 1, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-12-01.mp3
The Power of Retribution, the Power of Mercy
Jesus was crucified between two criminals--put to death by a means still practiced today in our country, the state's use of capital punishment. Each criminal made a different choice in response to his circumstances. Dr. [...]
The Way of the Cross in a World of the Sword
Sermon by Shane Claiborne, November 17, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-11-17.mp3
Finding the Best in the Worst of Times
The prophet Haggai's ministry took place as the depressed people of Israel were returning from exile, and confronted the challenge of rebuilding their beloved Jerusalem. What would they focus their energies on first? That would [...]
In Pursuit of the White Rabbit
Sermon preached by Rev. Kyle Anderson, November 3, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-11-03.mp3
Who Am I? What’s My Tribe?
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos, October 27, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-10-27.mp3
How to Tame a Tyrant
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos on October 20, 2019. https://pcol-media.s3.amazonaws.com/sermons/2019/Service+2019-10-20.mp3
Sermon 5: God, Guns and…Grace
Would Jesus be packing heat? In this 5th sermon in the 5-part "Faith and Politics" series, Dr. Vamos test drives some of the main concepts explored in the previous sermons to reflect biblically on the [...]
Sermon 4: John Calvin on Faith & Politics
John Calvin on Faith & Politics (Sermon 4 in a 5 part series) John Calvin actually was very concerned with the relationship between faith and politics––so much so that he concluded is Institutes on the [...]
Sermon 3: Whose Side Are You On?
As Christians, we ought to be passionate about seeking the truth that the Gospel demands. But how can we also be humble when someone reading the same Bible as we do come to an opposite [...]
Faith & Politics: A Sermon Series
Faith and Politics A Sermon Series How does our Christian faith relate to the sphere of earthly politics? Was Jesus "political"? Should Christians be political? Would Jesus be a Democrat [...]
Sermon 2: Living on Earth, as a Refugee of Heaven
Reichsbishop Ludwig Müller, saluting Hitler, in Wittenberg, 1935 As Christians, where does our citizenship ultimately lie? In this second sermon in the series, Dr. Vamos will reflect on the question, "How does [...]