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2009 Sunday Sermons
by Dr. Thomas McGrath

 



1 Unfortunately, the services on February 15, March 1, and September 20 were not recorded.

 
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Date Sermon Title Scripture Special Music
December 27, 2009 Rejoice in God
Guest Speaker:
  Rev. John Alford
Isaiah 61:1-11 "The First Noel"
Chancel Choir
December 20, 2009 The Innkeeper and the Wicked King Matthew 2:1-5
Luke 2:1-7
Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle - Everlasting Father
Youth of Hope
"Sounds of Advent"
Chancel Choir
December 13, 2009
"Joyful and Triumphant"
An Invitation to Christmas Worship
presented by the
Hope Chancel
and Youth Choirs
  Narrators:
    Dennis Davis and Patrice Hatley
 
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle - Prince of Peace
Youth of Hope
December 6, 2009 But Elizabeth Said No Luke 1:57-66 Lighting of the Second Advent Candle - Mighty God
Youth of Hope
"Every Valley"
Chancel Choir
November 29, 2009 The Quiet Time Luke 1:21-26 Lighting of the First Advent Candle - Wonderful Counselor
Youth of Hope
"My Lord, What a Morning"
Chancel Choir
November 22, 2009 In Everything?  Give Thanks? 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 "Holy, Holy, Holy"
Solo by Ron Hatley
"May Jesus Christ Be Praised"
Chancel Choir
November 15, 2009 What Will I Do With Me? John 17:13-19 "Brother James' Air"
Bells of Hope
November 8, 2009 My Two Best Stewardship Sermons Mark 12:41-44 "Jesus Loves Me & Fairest Lord Jesus"
Children's Choir
"Be Still, My Soul/You Raise Me Up"
Chancel Choir
November 1, 2009 Thinking About Heaven on All Saints' Day 1 Corinthians 2:1-9 "On Eagle's Wings"
Chancel Choir
October 25, 2009 One Ephesians 4:1-6 "Seek Ye First"
Chancel Choir

4-Week Series:
Luke 15:  The "Missing" Parables

October 18, 2009 The Case of the Other Missing Son Luke 15:25-32 "Fanfare Prelude on Old Hundredth"
Bells of Hope
October 11, 2009 The Case of the Missing Son Luke 15:11-24 "Spirit of the Living God"
Solo by Barry Porter
"Come, Christians, Join To Sing"
Chancel Choir
October 4, 2009 The Case of the Missing Coin Luke 15:8-10 "This Is Love"
Chancel Choir
September 27, 2009 The Case of the Missing Sheep Luke 15:1-7 "I Need Thee Every Hour"
Chancel Choir
1 September 13, 2009 Life Is NOT Like Football Philippians 4:6-9 "With All My Heart"
Chancel Choir
September 6, 2009 Thanks Be To God 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 "A Good Heart"
Solo by Barry Porter
August 30, 2009 WASP-17 of USNO-B1.0 06190419495 Genesis 1:14-19 "It Is No Secret"
Solo by PeggyAnn White
August 23, 2009 Worship
Guest Speaker:
  Rev. John Alford
Romans 10:14-17 "Be Still, My Soul/You Raise Me Up"
Quartet by Polly Burkhart, Ada Gribble, Barry Porter, and Bob Steele
August 16, 2009 On Not Being Done In By Distractions Matthew 22:35-38 "Balm In Gilead"
Solo by Blake Sullivan
August 9, 2009 Eternal Life
Guest Speaker:
  Rev. John Alford
John 3:14-21 "Blessed Assurance"
Trio by Polly Burkhart, Florence Davis, and Ada Gribble
August 2, 2009 Holy Communion 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 "God's Love Is Always There"
Solo by Jacquie Hawkins
July 26, 2009 The Ark Comes Home 2 Samuel 6:1-11 "It Is Well With My Soul"
Solo by Ron Hatley
July 19, 2009 When Your God Is Too Small 1 Samuel 5:1-5 "Allegro from Sonata in D" by Jean-Marie Leclair
Violin solo by Laura Greenberg
July 12, 2009 A Heart On Fire - 
Happy Birthday, John
Deuteronomy 6:4-12 "When I Need God's Love"
Solo by Jacquie Hawkins
July 5, 2009 The Value of One Luke 15:1-7 "God Bless America"
Solo by Barry Porter
June 28, 2009 The Sacred Math
Guest Speaker:
  Rev. Elizabeth Kuehl
Exodus 30:11-15
2 Corinthians 8:9-14a
"Holy, Holy, Holy"
Solo by Ron Hatley
June 21, 2009 No Fear
Guest Speaker:
  Rev. Elizabeth Kuehl
Psalm 107:23-32
Mark 4:35-41
"Prayer For Guidance"
Duet by Polly Burkhart and Ada Gribble
June 14, 2009 The Two Doors Matthew 7:7-8
Revelation 3:20
"The Glory"
Solo by Jacquie Hawkins
June 7, 2009 The First Day of Summer Luke 21:29-33 "God Knows All About Tomorrow"
Solo by PeggyAnn White
May 31, 2009 The Gift of the Spirit Acts 2:1-8 "Be Present, Spirit of the Lord"
Chancel Choir
May 24, 2009 Memorial Day:  
  We Remember
Acts 11:15-17 "How Can I Keep From Singing"
Bells of Hope
"To God Be the Glory"
Bells of Hope; Chancel Choir; Phillip Lioi, Organ; Ava Vanyo, Piano

5-Week Series:
Biographical Studies

May 17, 2009 Francis Collins Isaiah 42:5-9 "Joy in the Morning"
Chancel Choir
"Suffer the Little Children"
Solo by Barry Porter
May 10, 2009 Abigail Smith

Presbyterian Women Presentation of Honorary Life Membership to Nancy Porter

Proverbs 31:25-31 "Clap Your Hands"
Chancel Choir and Youth Choir
"The Lord Bless You and Keep You"
Youth Choir, assisted by Chancel Choir
May 3, 2009 Fritz Haber Matthew 16:24-26 "Blessed Assurance"
Solo by Ron Hatley
April 26, 2009 Francis Ouimet 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 "'Joyous Spirit"
Bells of Hope
April 19, 2009 Susan Boyle John 1:43-46 "I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing"
Chancel Choir,
Piano duet by Philip Lioi and Ava Vanyo
April 12, 2009 He Has Been Raised Mark 16:1-8 "Rejoice O My Spirit"
Youth Choir
"Concertato on "Thine Is the Glory"
Chancel Choir, Bells of Hope, Guest Trumpeters Sarah Hileman (Winter Haven High School) and Landon Jostes (Lake Region High School)
April 5, 2009 It Was Late Mark 11:7-11 "They Crucified My Lord"
Chancel Choir
March 29, 2009 Jesus... Loved Him Mark 10:17-22 "Lord, I Stretch My Hands To You"
Chancel Choir
March 22, 2009 With Anger Mark 3:1-6 "And No Bird Sang"
Chancel Choir
March 15, 2009 They Laughed Mark 5:22-24, 35-43 "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross"
Bells of Hope
"O Sacred Head Now Wounded"
Bells of Hope
March 8, 2009 Then He Went Home Mark 3:13-27 "As Long As I Have Breath"
Chancel Choir
1 February 22, 2009 Aardvark Genesis 2:18-20 "Haunting Shadows"
Solo by Jacquie Hawkins
"Near the River"
Chancel Choir

4-Week Series:
The Apostle Paul

1 February 8, 2009 "I have longed for many years to come to you.  I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain. - your friend, Paul" Romans 15:29-33 "Fanfare on Old Hundredth"
Bells of Hope
February 1, 2009 "By No Means!" Romans 6:1-11 "Put Peace Into Each Other's Hands"
Chancel Choir
Violin accompaniment by Laura Greenberg
January 25, 2009 "We Rejoice In Our Hope" Romans 5:1-5 "What a Great Day This Turned Out To Be"
Solo by Jacquie Hawkins
"I Will Praise You, O Lord"
Chancel Choir
January 18, 2009 "I am Not Ashamed of the Gospel" Romans 1:8-16 "God Is So Good"
Chancel Choir
January 11, 2009 At Our Bank, You Can't Make a Deposit If You're Wearing a Hat Isaiah 53:1-3 "Come to the Water"
Chancel Choir
January 4, 2009 The God of New Beginnings Ezekiel 37:1-7 "Star in the Desert"
Chancel Choir

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