A place for my thoughts and sermons.
Greenup & Cottonwood United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – October 15, 2023
Theology Thoughts: Negotiating Texts
20th Sunday after Pentecost
Reading: Acts 15:1-21; Matthew 5:38-42.
Reflection: Psalm 40.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
We continue our series called “Theology Thoughts.” In it, we will be addressing various questions about our faith. Our next message is “Negotiating Texts.” Today we look at the way that we interpret the Bible and apply it to the way that we live our our faith.
Our scripture readings come from Acts 15:1-21 and Matthew 5:38-42.
We finish our series called “Faith & Wisdom.” In it, we will be reading from Proverbs as we explore the connection between faith & wisdom. Our final message is “Pursuit of Wisdom.” Today we look at how our love of God and neighbor influences the way we interpret the Bible as we pursue wisdom.
Our scripture readings come from Proverbs 4:1-9; James 3:13-18; and Mark 12:28-34.
Interpretation: Interpreting
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – August 14, 2022
10th Sunday after Pentecost
Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Leviticus 19:17-18; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 22:34-40.
Reflection: Psalm 51.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
We finish our series called “Interpretation.” The series looks at the way that we interpret and reinterpret Scripture. Our final message is “Interpreting.” We take a look at how we can interpret the Bible through a lens of love.
Our scripture readings come from Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Leviticus 19:17-18; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 22:34-40.
Interpretation: Priority
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – August 7, 2022
9th Sunday after Pentecost
Reading: Jeremiah 17:19-22; Galatians 6:1-3; John 5:2-11.
Reflection: Psalm 36.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
We continue our series called “Interpretation.” The series looks at the way that we interpret and reinterpret Scripture. Our next message is “Priority.” We take a look at how we prioritize when dealing with the letter of the law and love.
Our scripture readings come from Jeremiah 17:19-22; Galatians 6:1-3; John 5:2-11.
Interpretation: Mercy & Grace
Greenup, Cottonwood, & Lerna United Methodist Churches
Rev. Cameron D St.Michael – July 31, 2022
8th Sunday after Pentecost
Reading: Leviticus 20:10; Galatians 2:15-21; John 8:2-11.
Reflection: Psalm 23.
Today’s full service can be viewed on YouTube here or below.
Today’s full service text can be viewed, downloaded, or printed here.
Included in the PDF is the text of today’s sermon, scripture readings, prayers, the prayer list, and all other service information.
We continue our series called “Interpretation.” The series looks at the way that we interpret and reinterpret Scripture. Our next message is “Mercy & Grace.” We take a look at how we are called to mercy and grace instead of judgement and condemnation.
Our scripture readings come from Leviticus 20:10; Galatians 2:15-21; John 8:2-11.
We continue our series called “Interpretation.” The series looks at the way that we interpret and reinterpret Scripture. Our next message is “Your Word.” We take a look at the ways that our words are used to either weaken or strengthen trust.
Our scripture readings come from Numbers 30:1-2; James 5:7-12; Matthew 5:33-37.
