Teaching Archives

Christmas Day Sermon: “What Does this Mean?”

Christmas Day, December 25, 2010 The world seems to make a big deal about a holiday called “Christmas.”  People travel, max out credit cards, eat too much food, but why?  What does it all mean?  For many, there is little if any real meaning behind the things that have become secular tradition.  Pastor Seabaugh asks … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 68/December 27-January 1

December 27-January 1 Hosea 7-Joel 1 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, December 27 Hosea 7-8  Read & … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 67/December 20-25

December 20-25 Daniel 7 – Hosea 6 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, December 20 Daniel 7-8  Read … Read more

The Time Between the Testaments: The Stage is Set

Advent Midweek Worship 3 Wednesday, December 15, 2010 In between the Old Testament and the New Testament is a period of time of approximately 400 years.  As the time came for Jesus to be born, mighty Rome was exerting itself in the region and had no problems subjugating the Jewish people.  This began the time … Read more

The Time Between the Testaments: Revolt and Freedom

Advent Midweek Worship 2 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 In between the Old Testament and the New Testament is a period of time of approximately 400 years.  A lot can happen in 400 years!  After Alexander the Great brought the Greek culture to the Jewish people, things were taken a bit too far.  That is, far … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 66/December 13-18

December 13-18 Ezekiel 47-Daniel 6 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, December 13 Ezekiel 47-48  Read & Listen … Read more

Sermon: “One Shepherd”

Sunday, December 5, 2010 We are an isolated people.  With so much to connect us, we seem to be drifting further apart, often going our own way just because it’s different.  Alone, we hope someone will find us and bring us back home. God’s people were also scattered and God wanted his priests to bring … Read more

The Time Between the Testaments: Greek Infusion

Advent Midweek Worship 1 Wednesday, December 1, 2010 In between the Old Testament and the New Testament is a period of time of approximately 400 years.  A lot can happen in 400 years!  One major influence on the world of the New Testament is the spread of Greek culture.  Listen to Pastor Seabaugh speak on … Read more

GodSpeak Readings: Week 65/December 6-11

December 6-11 Ezekiel 35-46 GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along. Monday, December 6 Ezekiel 35-36  Read & Listen Online … Read more

Sermon: “Upward Mobility”

Sunday, November 28, 2010 Everyone wants to move up in the world.  In our world today, that may mean that you were once “up” and now you’re “down.”  An entry-level position becomes less and less appealing once you move up in the company.  The people of God had their upward mobility issues as well.  Listen … Read more