Sermons by Mark Adams

In my 63 years of EATING—one thing I have learned is that some foods are better warmed up than when they are first served. Here are a few examples: Mayonnaise-based salads like tuna or chicken. Meatloaf Pasta-dishes like lasagna and spaghetti Cobblers and pies Cakes baked by Fritz Aluben. He made us one for Christmas […]

2nd Corinthians 5:14-15 – “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, and therefore all died. And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him Who died for them and was raised again.” 1st Peter 4:10 – “Each one should use […]

Usually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, we Adamses head out to find our Christmas tree. Since our first Christmas in 1979, that’s been our custom. As soon after turkey day as possible, we head out to find and decorate a live tree—because we love their smell and look. And we’re not alone. Every year 25-30 […]

Look up on the side screens with me for a moment. I’m sure you’ve seen hundreds of pictures of manger scenes, but I want you to look at this one, just for a second, because I think it does a pretty good job of capturing the special peace that was surely felt by all who […]

Last week Sue and I joined with CC Day’s Sunday School class for their annual Christmas Party at the Brady home. We enjoyed a time of great food and fellowship—and then we moved downstairs where we gathered around the Christmas tree for a “White Elephant Gift exchange.” I’m fairly sure you all know how that […]

When I was about 10 the most popular show on TV—in my opinion—was DANIEL BOONE, starring Fess Parker and Ed Ames. Every Thursday night I’d gather around the television with my siblings to watch their adventures. Well, one day I was riding my banana seat bike past the window of the local five and dime […]

John 13:14 –  A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.  35 – By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another. 1st Corinthians 9:19 – Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to […]

14 – When the hour came, Jesus and His apostles reclined at the table. 15 – And He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 – For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” […]

9 – How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to Your Word. 10 – I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from Your commands. 11 –  I have hidden Your Word in my heart, that I might not sin against You. 12 – Praise be to You, Lord; […]

As any architect worth his drafting table knows—buildings are designed according to a specific purpose. I mean, the minute you look in our ROC you can see it was designed for recreation especially basketball. One look at the building we are in now shows it was intended to be a place where a large group […]