Pollock Memorial Presbyterian Church

May 25, 2025 The Lord Jesus challenges his disciples to love him, to obey his teachings out of love, to realize that God the Father and the Son will dwell in the believer, to expect the Holy Spirit to come as a counselor, and receive Christ's peace. Scripture: John 14:23-29

May 18, 2025 The church is to be a special community…because the Lord said so…he commanded it, three times on the night he was betrayed. Our love for fellow Christians is a testimony to the church and the world. Scripture: John 13:34-35

May 11, 2025 Jesus would have us know him as the Good Shepherd. We need to listen to him by receiving his teaching. We need to follow him by living out his teaching. Our Savior is no mere prophet but the Son of God. He is to be worshiped now and throughout eternity. Scripture: John ... [Read more...]

May 4, 2025 Peter's moral failure of denying his Lord, is addressed by Christ as he asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” This is a question for every disciple, every Christian, especially when we find ourselves having denied the Lord. Scripture: John 21

April 27, 2025 The Church is unstoppable when Spirit filled Christians obey God. No human power can stand against God. He is infinite in power and is gathering his church. Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

April 20, 2025 The Easter event is the most important happening in the history of the world. Faithful women went to the tomb of Christ on Easter morning for the wrong reason. They went to care for a dead body but instead saw the empty tomb which was the promise of Jesus come to pass. ... [Read more...]

April 13, 3025 Palm Sunday helps us understand the person and work of Christ. God's people receive him as their king. Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

April 6, 2025 Mary offered an extravagant gift to honor her Savior. We are called to respond to the sacrifice of Jesus with our own extravagant giving of ourselves, the giving of praise, doing good, and sharing with others. Scripture: John 12:1-8

March 30, 2025 The parable of the two sons shows us what repentance looks like and what self-righteousness looks like. The star of the parable is God the Father who is so extremely compassionate to repentant sinners! Scripture: Luke 15:1-3; 11-32

March 23, 2025 Life can end suddenly. Repentance is necessary if we would be ready to stand before God. Our Lord wants us to make use of all our spiritual privileges and live life for him. Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

March 16, 2025 Jesus is our ultimate example. We are also to imitate Paul and other apostles as they followed Christ. God calls us to join with other Christians and note their good examples of faithfulness, imitating them also. Paul warns us not to be enemies of the cross turning away from Apostolic teachings. Scripture: ... [Read more...]

March 9, 2025 Hollywood often gets the real story wrong on purpose…to make it more dramatic. We need to tell our life story accurately as we remember our Lord’s providence, his amazing grace, and deliverance. We don’t pat ourselves on the back but give praise to the perfect Son of God who redeemed us. Scripture: ... [Read more...]

March 2, 2025 The old covenant was glorious but the new covenant has a surpassing glory. Christians recognize the glory of the Gospel and the glory of Christ. God's plan for us is to listen to his Son and be transformed by his teaching. We will be transformed fully in heaven. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; ... [Read more...]

February 23, 2025 Hatred is spiritual poison unacceptable to Christ. Hatred gets in the way of the mission of the Gospel. In this sermon, our Lord lists the ways in which we are ordered to show love to our enemies. Scripture: Luke 6:27-40

February 16, 2025 Being a disciple is not going to be easy. You cannot have the same values as the world. You cannot find your satisfaction what this world offers. Jesus blesses those who need him and are loyal to him even during persecution. Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

February 9, 2025 Jesus' miracle of the amazing catch of fish revealed that he is Lord of the creation. When the disciple Peter understood the greatness of Christ, he confessed his sin and experienced the grace of forgiveness. True disciples relate to Peter's experience. Seeing the greatness and grace of enables a person to give ... [Read more...]

February 2, 2025 Jesus is the Spirit anointed one announced by Isaiah.  He is here now.  Today is the day of salvation.  We need to trust him. Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

January 26, 2025 If you are a Christian, then you are a member of the Body of Christ. You are important and you have a work to do. God has given you at least one gift to be used in His Church for His glory. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

January 19, 2025 The first miracle of John's Gospel is one of a gracious provision that takes place at a wedding in Cana of Galilee.  Here Jesus shows himself to be the Son of God and the promised Messiah. Scripture: John 2:1-11

January 12, 2025 The public ministry of Jesus began with his baptism which was different than our own as God the Father declared him to be his righteous Son. We have the revelation of the Triune God in this account. John the Baptist declares the greatness of Christ. Scripture: Luke 3:15-17; 21-23

January 5, 2025 The Lord Jesus being Eternal God became man for our salvation. Not everyone in the whole world is seen as a child of God, but only those who received Jesus as he presented in this Gospel. Scripture: John 1:1-18

December 29, 2024 Like Jesus, we are to grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. The Lord's Apostle commands us to clothe ourselves with the virtues that were apparent in the life of Christ. We are called to live as God's beloved chosen people. Scripture: Luke 2:41-52; Colossians 3:12-21

Prelude: Mrs. Joan Wittmeier and Mrs. Denae Matherly Choir Anthem: “He Is Born” Alto Saxophone, Gracie Eberhart; Bass Clarinet, Harmony Eberhart Duet: “O Holy Night” Mrs. Abigail Hoon and Max Matherly

December 22, 2024 Faith in God’s promise is the cause of Mary’s song of praise, the Magnificat, where she magnifies the Lord. Like Mary we are to rejoice in the gift of God’s Son to us. If you don’t need Jesus because you have everything, then you will go home empty. But if you come ... [Read more...]

December 15, 2024 There is a future judgment, the coming wrath upon sinners, that John the Baptist warns us about. We need to prepare for it by repenting, by bringing forth the fruits of repentance, and looking to Jesus for our salvation. Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

December 8, 2024 The mission of John was announced hundreds of years before his birth. He was the herald who would get the people ready for Christ with God’s message of baptism, repentance, and the need for forgiveness. We need to receive the same message today to be ready for our Lord’s coming. Scripture: Luke ... [Read more...]

December 1, 2024 Many times in the New Testament, Jesus and his Apostles teach that He will return on the clouds of heaven. Our Lord's return is summarized in both the Apostles' and the Nicene Creed. Jesus warns his disciples not to led astray by dissipation, drunkenness, or anxieties. We are to watch and pray. ... [Read more...]

November 24, 2024 During his trial by Pontius Pilate, our Lord stated that he was born a King and that people on the side of truth would follow him as their King. It is a rebellious attitude that takes the position that we cannot know the truth. It is a rebellious act against God to ... [Read more...]

November 3, 2024 We are thankful to God for his promise that He will dwell with his people in the Holy City. By faith, we should look forward to this promised place like the patriarchs who lived in tents as they were aliens and strangers on earth. Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16; Revelation 21:1-8

October 27, 2024 The question of the Philippian jailer is our question as well, “What must I do to be saved?” There can only be one answer. If the church does not give the same answer as the Apostles then we are offering a false gospel. Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

October 20, 2024 The Kingdom of God works the opposite of secular government which is about power and position. The Kingdom of God is led by servants of Christ. The greatest servant is Christ. Greatness in God's Kingdom will require self denial and suffering. Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

October 13, 2024 We need to understand the command/invitation of Jesus as a great opportunity. Nothing in this world is worth turning away from Christ. He is the only way of salvation. Whatever sacrifices we make for him will be rewarded a hundred times more. Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

MTW Missionary Katie Jacobson for Sunday School Class

October 6, 2024 Our Lord clearly taught that marriage was established by God to be a life long bond between a man and a woman. Our Lord clearly taught clearly that the little children should not be hindered from coming to him. Parents and children must have the world view that we bring our children ... [Read more...]

September 29, 2024 You are either for Christ or against Christ. Our Lord will not forget the good deeds done for him and for his people. Heaven and hell are set before us by Jesus. Hell is described as eternal punishment. We must get rid of the sin that is dear to us, even if ... [Read more...]

September 22, 2024 Christians are called to follow the Lord by living a life of humility. The practice of humility ought to show up in our relationships with others as a result of being forgiven by Christ. Having a Christlike attitude of humility will keep us from the sins of being slanderous and boastful. Scripture: ... [Read more...]

September 15, 2024 James challenges us with the teaching that our words need to be a blessing to others and not destructive to their lives. We will not be able to control our tongues without the Lord's work of a new heart and a new spirit. We also need to request God's help in prayer. ... [Read more...]

September 8, 2024 MTW Missionary Brennan McCafferty for Sunday School Class

September 8, 2024 Speaker: The Rev. Brennan McCafferty, MTW Missionary to Cambodia In Romans 15, the inspired Apostle Paul teaches us of the importance of global missions, how we must be part of that effort to bring the Gospel to all nations, and how God is at work gathering people to himself. Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

September 1, 2024 Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for setting aside God's law with their traditions. Jesus brought in a New Covenant when he died on the cross for our sins. Mark 7:19 is a key verse to explain the transition from Jewish dietary restrictions to the church of today. Christianity is not about ceremonies or ... [Read more...]

August 25, 2024 Christians believe that Jesus is the Bread from Heaven. The teachings of our Lord must be received without grumbling and without faulty human evaluation. True disciples believe that Jesus is the Holy One of God who has the words of eternal life. Scripture: John 6:56-71

August 18, 2024 Jesus uses helpful but shocking phrases to bring across the idea that our souls need to feed upon him, the crucified and risen Christ. Scripture: John 6:51-58

August 11, 2024 As the Bread of Life, Jesus is the person we need the most. The Gospel invitation is freely offered to all. Resurrection and safe keeping are repeatedly promised to believers. He will raise us up on the last day. Scripture: John 6:35-51

August 4, 2024 Goodness is one of God’s eternal attributes or characteristics. No matter what the circumstances, God’s people are to have faith to see his goodness, and trust him for his deliverance during trying times. Scripture: Psalm 118

July 28, 2024 The Apostle Paul's inspired prayer shows the needs of Christians everywhere. Following Paul's example, we should pray for other Christians to be strengthened by God's power, pray that Christ would dwell in the heart of every believer so that every Christian would experience the love of Christ. The miracles of Christ show ... [Read more...]

July 21, 2024 Without the teaching and direction of Jesus, God’s people would be like sheep without a shepherd. The miracle of feeding the 5000 shows his compassion and his power as the Son of God. The disciples were amazed when he walked on the water as their hearts were hard, not understanding who he ... [Read more...]

July 14, 2024 Herod was troubled by a bad conscience after killing God's messenger, John. Herod refused to repent. He went on in his sin to become one of the famous men of hell. Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

July 7, 2024 The perfect Son of God was rejected by his home town. Then Jesus had his disciples preach in the surrounding villages. We need to be warned by the unbelief of Nazareth that we do not fall into the same attitude of contempt, and so miss out on the grace of God. Scripture: ... [Read more...]

June 30, 2024 The Gospel writer Mark is setting forth the authority of Jesus in the opening chapters. Here we see his authority over incurable disease and death, some of the greatest problems that we will face. When we are experiencing these problems, we are called to faith in Christ. Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

June 23, 2024 Like the first disciples, followers of Jesus are certain to experience the storms of life. The disciples were wrong to be afraid. Like them, we must learn to trust Jesus as one who rules over all the forces of nature. Scripture: Mark 4:34-41

June 16, 2024 If we think the Christian life is all about us, we are going to be discouraged and confused. The Christian life is about serving Christ and not ourselves. The Christian message is ‘to be reconciled to God’ and the calling is for each one to be an ambassador for Christ. Scripture: 2 ... [Read more...]