Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr. July 22, 2017 Text: Romans 8:13 O.T., Lesson: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24, N.T. Lesson: Romans 8:12-25 Presbyterians have become familiar with identifying themselves as Christians who live in the world, but are not of the world. Many Presbyterians like to think of themselves as walking about and interacting with people who are worldly. But it doesn’t affect who we are as Christians. We like to think we’re people…
Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr. July 16, 2017 Text: Romans 8:5, O.T.: Psalm 119:105-112, N.T.: Romans 8:1-11 Most Americans define health as a condition of the body. They consider health to be freedom from illness, disease, or physical disability. As the nineteenth century Swiss writer Henri Fredric Amiel wrote, “Health is the first of all liberties.” We feel most free when we’re healthy. Health offers choices which illness, disease, or disability restrict.…
Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr. July 9, 2017 Text: Romans 6:22, Old Testament: Psalm 13, New Testament: Romans 6:12-23 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name. Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. …
Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr. July 2, 2017 Text: Rom. 7:22, O.T.: Psalm 45:1-7, N.T.: Rom. 7:15-25a Among the constellation of America’s founding fathers, no luminary shines brighter than George Washington. Washington was the face of the American Revolution. Reverence for Washington began while he led a ragtag army of idealists to victory against the greatest military power on earth. Reverence for Washington grew from his humility and wisdom when he served as…
Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr. June 18, 2017 (Father’s Day) Text: Ephesians 5:1, Old Testament: Psalm 145, New Testament: Ephesians 6:1-4 Today we honor our fathers. Many of us will give gifts or share a family meal remembering what your Dad is for you. Have you ever received a thank you from your father on this day? What if you did? It might sound like this: Dear Children, Thank you…