Be Not Afraid

 

The Fourth Sunday in Advent. Be Not Afraid, Mary

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The Work of a Prophet

 

THE WORK OF A PROPHET IS NOT TO FORETELL THE FUTURE, BUT TO GIVE HOPE TO A PEOPLE

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The Harrow

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The Work of the Clay

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Thou Shalt Wear Thy Mask

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 INVESTMENT

You're not here to work out your own salvation, you know. You are here to invest in your brothers' and sisters' welfare. 

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"My" God

 

This week at Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, hear the counsel of Amos from 3,000 years ago. Surprisingly, it's about you. Click HERE for video or HERE for text.

HELP WANTED

 

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Form 1137C

 Or the Greatest Commandment

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A Debt To Be Paid

 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be as a blessing to you. And if you are able, a gift to our tiny church would be a blessing to us.

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 Welcome to our church. 

This Sunday, we'll talk a little about tiny ideas and the ways they trap us. Click HERE for video, HERE for audio or HERE for Text.

Voices of Death

 

This Week at Community Presbyterian

 

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The Lure of Cheap Grace

 

Dietrich Bonhoeffer called a faith understanding which makes no demands upon the person "cheap grace" -- everything for nothing. Click HERE for the text I preached from. I had an old man moment and ruined the recording.

Janis and Jonah

 

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A Third Way

 

Click HERE for video, HERE for audio or HERE for text. Like many small churches, the pandemic is hitting us hard. We worshiped about two dozen on a good Sunday before the virus. Now we cannot meet together. If you find our videos of value, would you consider making a small contribution to Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky?

The Lens of Christian Teaching

 

As I speak, I remember my friend, Dave Peyton, who passed this week. His family are in my thoughts.

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Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky, 

605 Bellefonte-Princess Road, 

Ashland, Ky 41102.

The Demands of Your Faith

 

 

What does your faith demand of you? Click HERE for video, HERE for audio or HERE for text for some thoughts on that question from Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky,

FLAGS

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky as we try to understand why it is so important to us to have a flag to rally round by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

The Big Bang

 

Every Sunday, we affirm our faith by confessing that we "believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth". Have you ever given thought to the enormity of that confession? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky as we take a closer look at this enormous confession by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

Unlikely People

 You may not have noticed, but there are an AWFUL lot of unlikely people in the world. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky to see how the Sexton at the Chapel of St. Arbuck's restored the chapel using just unlikely people by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

You're Not The Boss Of Me!

We're a stubborn bunch, aren't we? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky as we follow Jacob into the silence of his wrestling match by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

Walk Humbly With Your God

The world in which we live is a mess. The world we are promised is one of peace and light. What is a Christian to do in the meantime? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky by clicking HERE for text, HERE for audio, or HERE for video.

Wheat and Weeds

Think you're one of the good guys? Worried about the bad guys? I wouldn't worry myself too much. You're both. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky for this week's sermon, "Wheat and Weeds" by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio or HERE for text.

Bringing in the Sheaves

Esau devalued his birthright because he thought he was, and always would be, entitled to special treatment. The same can also be said of many of us, much of the time. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky for "Bringing in the Sheaves" by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

Rebekah's Well

To reach out to another's needs is to bless all of God's creation. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

The Binding of Isaac

Of all the passages I dread, this one leads the pack. On top of that, our video camera refused to record it. Make of that what you will. Click HERE for audio or HERE for text.

The Elephant's Tale

We all think we know God. Click HERE for video, HERE for audio or HERE for text to hear the story of four blind men encountering an elephant for the first time.

Our Broken World

 

We've seen enough to convince us of the brokenness of our world. Now, let's see if we can find context. Click HERE for video, HERE for audio or HERE for text

The Tears of My Brother

It is an uncomfortable time in our history when we are forced to see our brother's tears. Join Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky for this week's meditation on the pain of our brothers by clicking HERE for text, HERE for audio or HERE for video.

The Harvest

Click HERE for video, HERE for audio only, or HERE for text. May you find a blessing in the meditations of my heart and the words of my mouth, and may Our Father deal graciously with you.

The Fiery Ordeal

What is the Christian responsibility in the face of this terrible virus? Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky as we discuss this by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

The Tug of Two Teachings

Join the Congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky for some thoughts on Christian duty during a pandemic by clicking HERE for video, or HERE for text.

"My" God

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky as we examine the common phrase, "My God" by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio or HERE for text. Our apologies. The video didn't turn out well, but the audio is clear.

We are a tiny rural church. If you are able, please contribute something by mailing a check to our treasurer:

Pat Gallaher
311 Bellefonte Princess Rd
Ashland, KY 41101

May you be blessed.

Holy Ground

Holy Ground

Join our congregation for this week's study of Holy Ground by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio or HERE for text. We're a tiny, elderly congregation and we're feeling the effects from the quarantine. If you are able, drop by our webpage where you can find our collection plate. Thank you!

Make A Fuss

MAKE A FUSS

My Christian education in the 1950's emphasized the importance of not making a fuss. This is a different time. Join the Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky for this week's sermon,Make a Fuss, by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

A LAWYERLY ARGUMENT

Come join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky for this week's sermon, A Lawyerly Argument, by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

We'd also like to ask you to join us in our work by making a donation to:

Community Presbyterian Church
%Pat Gallaher
311 Bellefonte Princess Rd
Ashland, KY 41101

We're a tiny congregation. We do what we can with what we have.

BAKED IN

Our inability to "get it right", and our capacity for cruelty seem baked into us from birth. The Resurrection changed the recipe forever. Join the Congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky for our Easter sermon, Baked In by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text. And let me apologize for the sound. It's awful. I'll do better. I promise.

Abstraction

ab·strac·tion -- the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.

It's Palm Sunday, and we are still apart from one another, but we can think a bit about the ways we avoid thinking of the events of Palm Sunday. We know Jesus was flogged, but we don't really hear the whip. We know he was nailed to a cross, but we don't really hear the blows of the hammer. Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte this Palm Sunday by clicking HERE for video, HERE for audio, or HERE for text.

I'd also like to remind you to visit the Collection Plate at https://communitypresbyterian.org. The church still has expenses. God bless.

Blindsided



Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Blindsided by clicking HERE for video, 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 Body of Christ

It never was about the building, you know.

 Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, The Body of Christ by clicking HERE for video, 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 Holy Connection

Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Kentucky has cancelled service because of the risk of Covid-19 to our congregation. Nevertheless, we did record a portion, including the opening prayer, the readings, the sermon and benediction. May it be as a blessing to you.

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

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.

Blameless

Who, then, is blameless, and who is righteous?

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Blameless 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.

STRUGGLE

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Struggle 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.

Epiphany

An epiphany is that experience of suddenly seeing the world as it is -- the bright blue light of truth revealed. Does our faith demand anything of us from such an experience?

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

Holy Tension

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, Holy Tension 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.

In the Garden

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, In the Garden 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 Policeman and the Starfish

Join the congregation of Community Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte, Ky. for this week's sermon, The Policeman and the Starfish 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.

To Change The World

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