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It’s Not About the Water…OR the Wine. It’s About the Sign!

It’s Not About the Water…OR the Wine. It’s About the Sign!” Reading: John 2.1-12 NRSV We come to church to get close to God…or hope to. We come seeking self-esteem, or peace of mind or some help with the things … Continue reading

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Take Heart: On Letting John in the Door

“Take Heart: On Letting John in the Door” Reading: Luke 3,1-22 NLT Who is this John the Baptist? Another handsome, caring Baptist sent to prepare the people for the coming of Christ? Far from it! Not remotely friendly. Yet all … Continue reading

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Christmastide Service 2021

The Onondaga Hill Presbyterian Church will be closed on December 26th, 2021. The Synod of the North East has provided a wonderful service for us. This worship service includes choirs and musicians from across the Synod and a special message … Continue reading

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The Inn – Housing the Holy “Christmas Eve Service”

[tab name=”December 24th”]Have you ever thought about the Inn Keeper? Well, you won’t find him/her in the Bible. But he/she must have been there right? Was he/she mean for directing Mary and Joseph to the stable? Or being creative and … Continue reading

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Series – The Inn – Housing the Holy

The Inn—Housing the Holy “Christmas Eve Service” sermon for December 24, 2021 Have you ever thought about the Inn Keeper? Well, you won’t find him/her in the Bible. But he/she must have been there right? Was he/she mean for directing … Continue reading

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A Room with a View (Love)

The Inn—Housing the Holy “A Room with a View (Love)” sermon for December 19, 2021   Week Four in the Series: The Inn: Housing the Holy A Room with a View (Love) There seems to be a lot of gloom … Continue reading

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How Much is Enough (Joy)?

Readings First Reading Isaiah 12: 2-6 (CEB) God is indeed my salvation; I will trust and won’t be afraid. Yah, the Lord, is my strength and my shield; he has become my salvation.” You will draw water with joy from … Continue reading

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The Inn—Housing the Holy – A Place at the Table (Peace)

Sermon December 5th, 2021 The Inn—Housing the Holy “A Place at the Table (Peace)” First Reading Baruch 5: 1-5 (CEB) Take off your mourning clothes and oppression, Jerusalem! Dress yourself in the dignity  of God’s glory forever. Wrap the justice … Continue reading

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The Inn: Housing the Holy: Making Room (Hope)

Sermon for Sunday, November 28, 2021 The Inn: Housing the Holy: Making Room (Hope) Week One in the Series: The Inn: Housing the Holy Making Room (Hope) There seems to be a lot of gloom and doom in the world … Continue reading

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The Age of Overwhelmedness

Sermon for Sunday, November 21, 2021: “The Age of Overwhelmedness” Revelation 4B – 8 The British theologian David Ford has called our age this. He says we have been exposed, largely thanks to Media, to so much tragedy, Heartbreak, and … Continue reading

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