Sermons

1 – Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. 2 – I gave you milk, not solid food,for you were not yet ready for it.Indeed, you are still not ready. 3 – You are still worldly. For since there […]

One of my favorite science fiction authors is H.G. Wells.  He’s the guy who wrote “old” sci-fi books like The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds—all of which have been made into popular movies. Wells also wrote a short story called, “The Country of the Blind.” It’s about an inaccessible, […]

This week I learned that—in an effort to provide power—scientists have discovered some surprising—unexpected—ways to generate electricity. Here’s a partial list of their discoveries: Some have suggested devices like this where electric power to recharge your phone or I-pad—is generated by simply breathing. This would literally be “breathtaking.” In Sweden rabbits have bred as fast […]

Yesterday I had the joy of performing the wedding for my nephew David Adams and his bride, Maria Basuino. David and Maria decided to be married at the University Baptist Church in Baltimore—and I have to say I applaud their decision because it is one of the most beautiful churches I’ve ever seen. The sanctuary sits under […]

25 – Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 – “In your anger do not sin:” Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 – and do not give the devil a foothold. 29 […]

A few years ago, my wife and I took our children on a special vacation to Disney World. If you are familiar with amusement parks and parking, then you can appreciate the situation. It is was over half way into our vacation week. We visited Epcot. Each day we parked our rental car and head […]

A few months ago Pastor Kevin introduced me to a recreational activity called GEOCACHING. Do we have any “geocache-ers” with us this morning? Well, for the rest of you—geocaching is advertised as “the world’s greatest treasure hunt.” Once you pay a small fee and download the app your smart phone’s GPS system will guide you […]

I want to ask those of you who are part of the OLDER generation to look back over your life and answer a question. Here it is: Have you ever noticed how every new generation strives to be different than the ones that went before it? Well, I for one will admit that that my […]

Report of the Presbytery – Stuart Carroll Testimonies Jack Schroeder Good morning. My name is Jack Schroeder. I have been a member here at Redland for the past two years. I grew up on Long Island, attended Catholic grade school, an all-boys Catholic prep school, the University of Notre Dame where I graduated circa 1960. […]

As most of you know I’m a runner and have been one for about 20 years. I don’t run as fast or as far as I used to but when my schedule permits I still get in about 20 miles a week. Over the years I have run in half a dozen races. I’ve never […]