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All sermons have been written by Rev. David Denoon unless otherwise specified. First Congregational Church of Evanston provides an archive of Rev. Denoon's sermon's for the benefit of the community. All sermons are archived online in Adobe Acrobat format.
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| August | |
| What We Came Out to Do | Jesus' mission is ours as well. Identifying our own particular directions for mission - individually and as a community - is essential for us to maintain fruitful ministries. (08/24/2008) |
| Preserving and Sending Forth | A sermon on the subjects of stewardship, spiritual discernment, and our future as a people of God (08/21/2008) |
| Remedial Good Samaritan | The story of the Good Samaritan was scandalous to its original hearers, and maybe even to a couple of gospel writers! It might prove scandalous to you... (08/13/2008) |
| Inclining One's Heart | In what ways are our hearts inclined to address issues of peace and justice, even today in Evanston? (08/07/2008) |
| The Blessed Moment | When Mary and Martha entertained Jesus in their home, Martha asked him to tell Mary to assist her in preparing dinner. Jesus' response could have been humiliating for Martha, the Type A personality. But what was offered instead was the opportunity to appr (08/07/2008) |
| July | |
| God Bless the Whole World - text | Complete text of the presentation by Pastor Dave & Choir, July 6, 2008. (07/10/2008) |
| June | |
| I Don't Feel No Ways Tired | Based on an African-American Spiritual, Rev. Denoon's sermon navigates Genesis 22:1–14; Psalm 13 (or Jeremiah 28:5–9; Psalm 89:1–4, 15–18), Romans 6:12–23; and Matthew 10:40–42. (06/28/2008) |
Sermon Archive - 2008
Yeah, I'm the Tax Man |
6/8/08 |
| Through Faith, for Faith, by Faith Genesis 6:9–22; 7:24; 8:14–19; Psalm 46 (or Deuteronomy 11:18–21, 26–28; Psalm 31:1–5, 19–24) Romans 1:16–17; 3:22b–31; Matthew 7:21–29 |
6/1/08 |
| June Worship Notes Readings, ideas, music, and sermon topics |
6/1/08 |
| One More Way to Conserve Energy Isaiah 49:8–16a; Psalm 131; 1 Corinthians 4:1–5; Matthew 6:24–34 |
5/25/08 |
| Completing Creation Genesis 1:1–2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11–13; Matthew 28:16–20 |
5/18/08 |
| Mother Spirit Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24–35b; 1 Corinthians 12:3b–13; John 7:37–39 |
5/11/08 |
| How Leftovers Can Become the Main Course Acts 1:6–14; Psalm 68:1–10, 32–35; 1 Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11; John 17:1–11 |
5/4/08 |
| Stone Soup Acts 7:55–60; Psalm 31:1–5, 15–16; 1 Peter 2:2–10; John 14:1–14 |
4/20/08 |
| Hard Times Acts 2:42–47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19–25; John 10:1–10 |
4/13/08 |
| Road to Now Here Acts 2:14a, 36–41; Psalm 116:1–4, 12–19; 1 Peter 1:17–23; Luke 24:13–35 |
4/6/08 |
| April Worship Notes Readings, ideas, music, and sermon topics |
4/5/08 |
| To Be Announced Jeremiah 31:1–6; Psalm 118:1–2, 14–24; Acts 10:34–43; Matthew 28:1–10 |
3/23/08 |
| Thanatopis Ezekiel 37:1–14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6–11; John 11:1–45 |
3/9/08 |
| March Worshop Notes Readings, ideas, music, and sermon topics |
3/3/08 |
| The Delicate Subject of Blindness 1 Samuel 16:1–13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8–14; John 9 |
3/2/08 |
| Water Where You Least Expect It Exodus 17:1–7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1–11; John 4:5–42 |
2/24/08 |
| The Many Faces of Abraham Genesis 12:1–4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1–5, 13–17; John 3:1–17 |
2/17/08 |
| Lessons from the Fall Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12–19; Matthew 4:1–11 |
2/10/08 |
Lent through Easter Sunday |
2/5/08 |
Saying the Right Thing |
2/3/08 |
| No Sermon Available Online Rev. Nan Conser, Guest Minister |
1/27/08 |
| Following Jesus and Martin Rev. James E. Roghair, Interim Minister |
1/20/08 |
| Claimed in Baptism Rev. James E. Roghair, Interim Minister |
1/13/08 |
| Pray for God's Justice Rev. James E. Roghair, Interim Minister |
1/6/08 |
Last Updated: Friday, September 5, 2008