First Presbyterian Church of Monterey

May 13th 2012 Yours, Mine, and Ours

FPC — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:35:20 +0000

Beyond the love we are to have for each other, those we already recognize as being “in the faith” God is working in others as well.

May 6th 2012 Practice The Presence

FPC — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:25:36 +0000

The first disciples didn’t seem to have “program” or a “plan” for church growth. Reading these first stories carefully we find men and women who simply follow God’s lead, seeking out the Spirit. They weren’t building a church, they were building other disciples. What would it look like for us to follow the Spirit in the same way.

April 29th 2012 Same As It Ever Was ~ Part ll

FPC — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:03:55 +0000

The term Antichrist is only ever used by John. And only in these letters. And only to describe any individual who does not love his brothers and sister in faith with the radical love inspired by Jesus.

April 22nd 2012 Same As It Ever Was Part l

FPC — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:48:24 +0000

An introduction to the epistles of John with an emphasis on love between Jesus’ disciples.

April 15th 2012 Two Sides of the Same Coin

FPC — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:16:34 +0000

Doubt and Faith go hand in hand. They are two sides of the same coin. Thomas comes to Jesus with honest doubt and Jesus, rather than shaming him, helps him believe. Through this we understand that, like the centurion, we too can say, “lord, I believe, help my disbelief.” And having said that we can be confident that God will help.

April 8th 2012 He is Risen Indeed!

FPC — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:42:47 +0000

The story of Easter is not a new one. Christ defeats death and we are given a glimpse into that victory and an invitation to God’s presence.

March 31st 2012 Presbytery Meeting Two Processions

FPC — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:46:21 +0000

Jesus enters the Jerusalem representing the power of the kingdom of God as Pilate enters representing the power of the kingdoms of Earth. Which of these processions are we in?

April 1st 2012 Of Palms and Power

FPC — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:42:04 +0000

There is a remarkable difference in the power of humility that Jesus brings to bear and the power of earthly things that he confronts. Do we want this humble and loving power in our lives?

March 25th 2012 A Betty Crocker Faith

FPC — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:03:12 +0000

The Christian faith isn’t an easy bake solution. It takes more than an instant mix to get it right.

March 18th 2012 Why Did it Have to Be Snakes?

FPC — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:03:13 +0000

What possible connection to the modern life of faith can the hoisting of seemingly magic staff in the ancient desert have?