Of Disasters and I Do’s
The story of the Wedding at Cana is the story of a wedding gone almost disastrously wrong. Dr. Vamos tells the story of another - modern - wedding gone wrong, told by Robert Fulghum. But [...]
What’s So Amazing About Grace?
Sermon by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos, preached January 13, 2019. https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2019-01-13.mp3
Elliptical Jesus
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Louise Johnson, January 6, 2019. https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2019-01-06.mp3
Stars, a Messiah, and Other Promises
Sermon preached by Rev. Kyle Anderson December 30, 2019. https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2018-12-30.mp3
Curb Your Enthusiasm
When Elizabeth saw Mary, pregnant with Jesus, she was "filled with the Holy Spirit," and proceeded with some very enthusiastic words about the divine nature of their encounter. Enthusiasm literally means "In-Godded." Why is it [...]
The Luminous Darkness
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Vamos, December 24, 2018. https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2018-12-24.mp3
Preach the Gospel Everywhere
What would you do if someone cornered you at a cocktail party and said, "I'd like to talk to you about Jesus." Would you welcome the conversation? Run the other way? How do you approach [...]
Stand Up and Raise Your Heads
Stand Up and Raise Your Heads Sometimes, the forces at work can overwhelm us. What can I do about gun violence, global warming, war? Dr. Vamos reflects on the two choices offered in Luke 21:25-36. Which [...]
Contagious Kindness
Sermon by Dr. Abigail Rian Evans Sunday, November 25, 2018 https://s3.amazonaws.com/pcol-media/sermons/2018/Service+2018-11-25.mp3
Ultimate Happiness (Sermon 8)
How do human beings really find happiness? And in what does happiness consist? Can you pursue happiness, or does it "ensue" as a byproduct of some other pursuit? Dr. Vamos revisits the questions he posed [...]
What If?
Our leaders are proposing a vision for our congregation that will not be easy to implement. Accomplishing this, however, seems critical if we are to be faithful to Christ's call to our congregation in this [...]
The Upside of the Dark Side (Sermon Seven)
Aristotle was a philosopher who wrote a lot about happiness - which he often describes as living a virtuous life. But virtue is often the middle point between two extremes. So for example, courage isn't [...]
Let the Little Children Come to Me (Sermon Six)
There's a story––one of many––in which people begin to crowd around Jesus. In this particular story, these people are parents who are bringing their children to Jesus so that he might bless them. The disciples [...]
Second Nature (Sermon Five)
Can we live a happy and flourishing life if we're not living a virtuous life? What is virtue from a Christian perspective, and how do we develop it? In this fifth sermon in the series, "Living [...]
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 positive psychology [...]
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, Dr. [...]
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 take [...]
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 the [...]