Be The Shammash

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Be The Shamash by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Inconceivable

The story of the birth of Jesus we have honored all our lives isn't a story at all -- it is an announcement that the world had changed. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Inconceivable by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

We'd Just As Soon Not

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, We'd Just As Soon Not by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

The Marvelous Toy

Can we say never-ending joy? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, The Marvelous Toy by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Christ the King

It's Christ the King Sunday

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Christ the King by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Eat Your Loaves and Fishes

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Eat Your Loaves and Fishes by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Who IS this God Person?

Who Is This God Person?

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

THE EVIL WITHIN

We celebrated this week the death of this man. What does our Scriptures teach about our relationship with our enemies? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon,The Evil Within by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

No one ever did anything just to further the cause of evil. Oh no. That's not how it works at all. I'll have more to say on this Sunday (and probably make you mad, as well). Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Holier Than Thou by clicking HERE for text (still sorting out an audio problem).

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

The Moon and the Miracle

Our words are too clumsy to express God's love and caring for His children. I know this because I had an encounter with that-which-cannot-be-expressed-in-words this week. It has shaken me to my core.

 Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, The Moon and the Miracle by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

The Worthless Slave

The Worthless Slave

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, The Worthless Slave by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Six Questions -- How Do We Connect to the Community?



This is all wrong. I shouldn't be up here. I should be back in school on the other side of the ocean. Yet, you all come to us young people for hope. How dare you!

Greta Thunberg

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Uncomfortable Christianity by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Six Questions - What Is Unique About Us

This week, we take up what makes us unique. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Uncomfortable Christianity by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Six Questions-What Are We Good At?

We continue with our examination of the future of our church by asking, "What Are We Good At?" Surprisingly, that is, I think, the wrong question altogether. Click HERE for text, or HERE for audio.

Six Questions-Resources

My grandfather made canons for my brother and me. Find out what that tells us about the resources of the church. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Six Questions-Resources by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Six Questions - Passion

Last week we asked about the mission of the church -- why are we here. Today, we'll examine what we bring to that mission - the gifts of passion with which God has equipped us to engage that mission. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Passion by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Six Questions

Have we one? What does it look like? What is our mission? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky.as we begin our exploration of our future in this week's sermon, Six Questions by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

A Stupid House Plant

What can a stupid house plant teach us about value? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, A Stupid House Plant by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Teach Us How to Pray

Jesus' disciples asked to be taught how to pray. What do we mean by that ultimate churchy word, "prayer"? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Teach Us How to Pray by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

WHICH WAY?

These are office staff from Auschwitz. They are on a break from their hard work. Someone even brought his accordion. Can you bear to look upon them? Two thousand seven hundred fifty years ago, God spoke judgment on Israel through His prophet Amos. Have we convinced ourselves that God's judgment is only active in heaven?

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Which Way by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Love Anyway

If the church does not name evil and shine the light of Christ upon it, who will? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Love Anyway by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Active Christ, Active Christians

Have we so avoided speaking to anything "political" that we can overlook even this?  Jesus went to the cross to bring us the Gospel. Paul did as well. Will we close our eyes to this wickedness to avoid offending by being "political"?

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Uncomfortable Christianity by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Appearances

It's not enough to talk the talk and walk the walk if you do not live the life. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Appearances by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Giving and Receiving

Trinity Sunday and Father's Day overlap this year.See the connection by joining the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon,Giving and Receiving by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

The Spirit of the Times

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, The Spirit of the Times by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

The Captive Church

Christians are not called to be like other Christians; they are called to be like Christ. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon,The Captive Church by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

The Gospel of Hopalong Cassidy

I was housekeeping and found this old sermon in the archives. I thought you might enjoy it. Click HERE  for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

A New Thing

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, A New Thing by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

How Come?

These guys had the right idea. How come they're just a footnote in history and we're still talking about folks with some very similar ideas 2,000 years ago? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, How Come? by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

What Then?

Little Calli is in hospital fighting for her life. What then should we do? Give in to hatred of her abuser, or follow God's way? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, What Then? by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Beneath Our Notice

Can it be that the beauty of God's creation is so familiar that we no longer see it? Can it be that our worship of violence has blinded us to the people who die?  Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Beneath Our Notice by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

A Vision of Paris

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, A Vision of Paris by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Judas

For the Wednesday of Holy Week sponsored by Ashland Area Ministerial Association we look into the puzzling question of why the disciple whom Jesus loved is unnamed, but Judas is still with us. Clicking HERE for text.

Leader of the Pack

Christians are so accustomed to comfortable churches, that we've lost track of what a confrontational movement Jesus’ band of followers represented. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Uncomfortable Christianity by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Back to Front

The story of Jesus' life must be read back to front. Nothing "happened" to Jesus. No demonic power interrupted His mission. The cross WAS his destination, the purpose for His coming. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Back to Front by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

At The Prosecution's Table

Jesus preached redemption. We value punishment. How do we decide our best course? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, The Prosecution's Table by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Knock, Knock

KNOCK, KNOCK

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Knock, Knock by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Hope

We know we can't cut a deal with God, but did you know that God cut a deal with Abram? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Hope by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Gratitude

We are being taught, you and I, that God's creation is evil, that God's children are a threat, that we are to live in fear. The Jewish holiday of Shavuot offers an alternative. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Gratitude by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at https://communitypresbyterian.org.

Open the Circle

We aren't called, it has been said, to fill pews with members, but to fill the earth with disciples. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Open the Circle by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

When You Know Better

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, When You Know Better by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Challenges

Jesus’ instruction to “Take up your cross and follow me” is a call to leave behind the sanitized, feel-good, boutique, therapeutic spirituality, that makes no demands, calls for no sacrifice, asks for no conversion, entails no battle against sin, but only soothes and affirms, and turn to the self-denying path shown us by Jesus.

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Challenges by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

Choose Up Sides

To live as a Christian in a secular world is to exist in the midst of conflicting demands upon our loyalty. Luke shows us how murderous that secular world's demands for loyalty can be. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Choose Up Sides by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Compare and Contrast

The confrontation between the Covington Catholic Boys and the Indigenous People's March was the big news this week. It was also the least interesting thing that happened at the Lincoln Memorial. Join us as we compare Jesus at Nazareth with the hatred of a third group in Washington that day. Click here for audio, or here for text.

A Mysterious Land

Service was cancelled because of snow and dangerous temperatures, so there's no audio. Had we met, I wanted to talk about the mysterious land of the Gospel of John. Here's the text from which I would have preached.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at https://communitypresbyterian.org.

Personal Epiphany

This Sunday celebrates the Baptism of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit. What does that mean?

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Personal Epiphany by clicking HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.

The Mystery

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, The Mystery by clicking HERE for text (no audio this week).

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, was built on the casting floor of a 19th Century iron blast furnace. We use "The Casting Floor" as an image for the power of the Spirit to form us. Visit us at http://communitypresbyterian.org.