Sermons by Rev. Dennis Sparks
From Conformation to Transformation
Pastor Dennis’ final sermon as Interim Pastor on not conforming to the world, but transforming ourselves and the world.
An Old Farm for Then and Now
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 17 Aug. “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.” The slides shown during the sermon can be found here. Note: the slides are about 45MB.
The Church Floating Upon the Sea
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 10 Aug. Jesus calls us to get out of the boat and move out into the world. The slide referenced are available here
Compassionate Jesus, Especially Within the Bad News
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 3 Aug, a reflection on the various “feeding of the multitude” narratives and the context.
In Search for the Finest
It looks like we had a minor technical problem at the beginning of this sermon. Sorry. Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 27 July. What is Grace UCC’s “precious stone”? The slides can be found at http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/media/Precious%20Stones%20in%20the%20Bible.pptx
Are You Climbing Higher and Higher?
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 20 July. Jacob went to sleep on a rock and ended up with a great dream.
Sowing Among Dull Hearts
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 13 July. “Are you ready for spaghetti squash?”
Building Your House Upon a Rock
Pastor Dennis’ sermon for 22 June, preparing us for meeting our pastoral candidate next week and for the future of Grace Church beyond next week. The slides can be found at http://www.graceucclancaster.org/sermons/media/Building%20Your%20House%20Upon%20a%20Rock.%20Power%20point..pptx
The Creating God of Action
These words invite us into the realm of God who is active in the world today as in the time of the saints.
Filled with New Wine
You and I have got to discover the taste of new wine. Pastor Dennis’ sermon for Pentecost.