August 18, 2025–“In Praise of Wisdom”
13th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Kings 2: 10-12, 3: 13-14; Ephesians 5: 15-20 “In Praise of Wisdom” Rev. Tom Willadsen
August 11, 2024–“‘American Tune:’ Paul Simon’s National Lament”
Psalm 85; Luke 6: 20-21, 27-30 “‘American Tune:’ Paul Simon’s National Lament“ Rev. Tom Willadsen
August 4, 2024
1 Samuel 8: 4-9; Mark 3: 20-35 Rev. Kate Freeman “Rejection”
July 28, 2024
10th Sunday after Pentecost II Kings 4: 42-44; John 6: 1-21 “The Miracle of the Loaves” Elaine York, Commissioned Pastor The Miracle of the Loaves Good Morning, It is wonderful to be back with all of you this morning. A lot has been happening here with your pastor search. As usual you are ahead of St. John’s in seeking a new Pastor. We have just formed our Pastor Nominating Committee and will soon begin interviewing candidates. I have been on…
July 21, 2024
9th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 23; Colossians 1: 15-28 “Christ in Us” Rev. Dick Young
Drawing the Line Between Church and State
7th Sunday after Pentecost Communion Luke 20: 20-26; I Peter 2: 11-17 “Drawing the Line Between Church and State” Rev. Tom Willadsen “Drawing the Line Between Church and State,” The Reverend Doctor Thomas C. Willadsen, Spanish Springs Presbyterian Church, Sparks, Nevada, July 7, 2024, Luke 20:20-26, I Peter 2:11-17 Every Wednesday morning, I have a Zoom meeting with a group of pastors who put out a weekly publication for preachers called The Immediate Word. We discuss the texts on the…
July 14, 2024
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June 30, 2024–7 Marks of Vital Congregations #4
I Corinthians 11: 17-22, 33-34; I Corinthians 16: 15-24 Marks 3 & 6 of Vital Congregations: An outward focus and Caring relationships modeled on God’s Love Rev. Tom Willadsen
June 23, 2024–7 Marks of Vital Congregations #3
Psalm 95: 1-7; Romans 12: 1-2 Mark 5 of Vital Congregations: Spirit-inspired worship that challenges, teaches, transforms, convicts and energizes worshipers Rev. Tom Willadsen
June 16, 2024–7 Marks of Vital Congregations #2
Psalm 40; Matthew 5: 14-16 Mark 2 of Vital Congregations: Embracing the Call to Evangelism Rev. Tom Willadsen
7 Marks of Vital Congregations
Psalm 1; I Corinthians 12: 4-11; Romans 12: 6-8 Marks 1 & 4 of Vital Congregations: A commitment to forming disciples over every members’ lifetime and Empowering every member to discover their individual calling and their God-given gifts Rev. Tom Willadsen
O Day of Rest and Gladness
2nd Sunday after Pentecost Communion Exodus 20: 8-11; Deuteronomy 5: 12-15; Mark 2: 23-28 “O Day of Rest and Gladness” Rev. Tom Willadsen