Sermon Library
May 25 Sermon by Rev. Dr. Douglas Dent, Federated Church of Fergus Falls
“Beyond the Stained Glass”
Scripture: Acts 16:9-15
Sermon Text Link: 2025 May 25 – Beyond the Stained Glass (1)
Sermon for April 27
Message: In Expectation of Judgment. Rev. Dr. Sarah Hoogendoorn is sharing the Presbytery-Wide Sermon for the Sunday after Easter. Last year Sarah transferred into the PC(USA) and our Presbytery from the Christian Reformed Church, and we are delighted to have her! She is the chaplain at the VA hospital in St. Cloud, and does pulpit supply in the area as well. She has a beautiful heart for Jesus and for God’s people.
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Sermon for December 29
Message: Where Is the Father’s House? Eric Garner, First Presbyterian Church of Mankato
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Sermon for September 22
Faces of Our Faith: Joseph of Arimathea by Leanne Thompson, First Presbyterian Church of Willmar
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Sermon: “Get Some Air” by Rev. Beth Buckwalter-Miller, Executive Presbyter
Is there anything we can do to be a little more open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Drawing from Jesus’ words to Nicodemus, and the Foundation section of our Book of Order, Beth shares some ways we can give the Spirit a little more room to blow. Her sermon ends with the sharing of a beautiful story, “Gate A-4” written by Naomi Shihab Nye. Feel free to share this in worship at your church or watch it on your own.
On June 4, 2024, Rev. Dr. Steve Voris, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Luverne, interviewed Rev. Richard Harrison. Rev. Harrison is 96 years old, and an honorably retired minister who recently became a member of our Presbytery. Rev. Harrison marched with Martin Luther King Jr. This is his story, and it is powerful. We hope everyone will view it, and we invite churches to consider giving a Sunday to the topic of racism and welcoming immigrants in our midst, using this interview as the sermon. A liturgy has been provided which could be used to help in the creation of a worship service if desired.
Pentecost Sermon for May 19, 2024 “Five Minutes ’til Pentecost”
Sermon by Rev. Beth Buckwalter-Miller, Executive Presbyter
Presbytery-Wide Sermon for April 7, 2024
Sermon by Rev. Michael Hartwell, Randall Presbyterian Church of Randall
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Communion with Pastoral Prayer: https://vimeo.com/925221309
Communion: https://vimeo.com/925226866?share=copy
Presbytery-Wide Sermon for December 31, 2023
Sermon by Rev. Laura Messer, Faith Presbyterian Church of Silver Lake
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Sermon Transcript 12-31-23
This is a video that was created for Reformation Sunday, October 2020. The video is by Michael Hartwell, pastor of Randall Presbyterian Church.
2024 Calvin Luther (vimeo.com)
Presbytery-Wide Sermon for September 24, 2023
Sermon by Rev. Beverly Brock, First Presbyterian Church of Foley
Presbytery Wide Bulletin 2023 09 24
Sermon: “Burning Bush and Rising Floodwaters” by Rev. Beth Buckwalter-Miller
Presbytery Wide Sermon for April 16, 2023
“Dusty Disciples” by Rev. Scott Thompson, First Presbyterian Church, Willmar
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Presbytery-wide Sermon for January 1, 2023, by Rev. David Lick, First Presbyterian Church of Saint James
Presbytery-wide Sermon for September 25, 2022, by Rev. Beth Buckwalter-Miller, Executive Presbyter, Minnesota Valleys Presbytery
Presbytery-wide Sermon for April 24, 2022, by Rev. Darin Seaman, First Presbyterian Church of Saint Cloud
“A Physics Lesson” – a sermon about the woman at the well by Rev. Brian Jones, Hope Presbyterian Church, Spicer
