Sermons by Rev. Carl Taylor (Page 6)

Easter Sunday 2022

How powerful it was to gather as God’s people on Good Friday and carry the large wooden cross on Clemson Road– to remember everything Jesus endured for us that we might have life. If you missed our emotional Maundy Thursday or Good Friday evening worship services, be sure to check them out online. It is…

Maundy Thursday 2022

This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus…

fourth Sunday in Lent – 3/27/22

On this 4th Sunday in Lent, we are overwhelmed by the message of God’s reconciling grace! In response to leaders “grumbling” about his ministry, Jesus tells the story of a father who joyfully welcomes home a young prodigal son – but also takes time to care for a resentful older son. The apostle Paul reminds…

First Sunday in Lent

These forty days called Lent are like no other. It is our opportune time to return to the God who rescues, to receive the gifts of God’s grace, to believe with the heart and confess with the mouth the wonder of God’s love in Jesus, and to resist temptation at every turn. This is no…

7th Sunday after Epiphany  

On this 7th Sunday of Epiphany Season, we hear Jesus’ teaching about extending love, blessing, prayer, and generosity beyond all barriers – even to those who would be our enemies. Jesus speaks extending forgiveness to others, rather than judgment – and the Old Testament lesson tells the heart-moving story of Joseph, who forgave his brothers…

4th Sunday after Epiphany

In the ongoing roller-coaster weather, we are having lately, and the slight possibility of snow again, I hope and pray that y’all are safe and warm and praying for those who are not. — As we are 29 days into 2022, let us continue to give thanks for the warmth of God’s love that surrounds…