I am beginning a new sermon series on the gospel of Mark. Why? Because I have been impressed by how this shortest of the four gospels moves. It just takes off and all the stories connect well with the central theme of Mark, found in chapter 10 and verse 45, “For even the Son ofContinue reading “The Owner & The Vinedressers”
Author Archives: Dean C. Read
Enough!
This is a powerful sermon on the meaning of “enough.” (1 Peter 4:1-4; 7-11) Do you have enough? Enough what? you may ask. How about enough food? Sufficient clothing and shelter? When it comes to material stuff, some do not have enough. Others have more than enough. When does enough become too much? What aboutContinue reading “Enough!”
Drawing Closer To Jesus
I’m going to begin with a text from 2 Corinthians chapter 3 and verse 18. The scripture says, “ But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” If youContinue reading “Drawing Closer To Jesus”
“Making Known His Victory”
Psalm 98, verse 1 says: “Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.” What is this new song that the psalmist calls us to sing to the Lord? It is a song of victory. But whose victory?Continue reading ““Making Known His Victory””
The Tragic Irony of Solar
Going green is not really all that green. When will we ever learn to count the whole cost? The push to go solar in California, is now resulting in a huge mess for how to dispose of these “toxic solar panels.” The heavy metals like selenium and cadmium can leach into and poison underground waterContinue reading “The Tragic Irony of Solar”
In Hope… I led Worship from Home
Our Church service July 2, I led from home. We used Zoom because of COVID-19 cautions, Yes, I caught the bug this week, and my wife and a few others, but probably from different sources. Yet God is good. I had at first wanted to cancel the services, yet, God turned it around, and IContinue reading “In Hope… I led Worship from Home”
Midweek Pastoral Letter for June 7, 2022
Dear Folks, Happy midweek, this first part of June. Yes June! The month that summer begins and more sunshine is generally felt in the Northern Hemisphere. I am thankful for the blessing of daylight and sunshine which testify of our Creator’s love and care for this earth. God has made the sun to give physicalContinue reading “Midweek Pastoral Letter for June 7, 2022”
Praying What You Believe.
For Memorial Day, I remember Jesus. I think of Him who is the image of the Invisible God, through Whom all things were made and brought into existence. He who created the worlds also became the Savior of our lost estate by coming to this earth and dying for our sins… I have been awayContinue reading “Praying What You Believe.”
Mothers for Evangelism
A Mother’s Day sermon by Pastor Dean Read. https://youtu.be/-26sLIeqogc What is the hottest political button in today’s American news? It’s Roe-V-Wade…During this time of political and social strife in our country, and the heated controversy over the recently and illegally leaked Supreme Court opinions that threaten to overturn Roe-V-Wade, what does the Creator God haveContinue reading “Mothers for Evangelism”
A Rainbow to Remember
The Rainbow! Who has not been fascinated at the site of a rainbow in the sky? We look for them on cloudy days, especially after a good rain. I remember seeing a most magnificent double rainbow while Tracie and I were driving on the mainland Highway 17, just as we were coming off the SidneyContinue reading “A Rainbow to Remember”
Last Day's Grace 