Sermons by Rev. Dr. Mark S. Nuckols, Senior Pastor (Page 39)
Cleanliness is NOT next to Godliness
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Beloved in the Lord! The text from this morning comes from the Gospel reading. A man who had spent 45 years in the office of pastor, preaching and proclaiming faithfully. I was introduced to him when I first got out of the Seminary. He was in our circuit. Watching this man…
Being Fed God by God
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sisters and brothers in Christ, the text from this morning comes from that Gospel reading. In the twelfth century, an Islamic scholar said this about us, or we, as Christians. He said, “They are the most malicious, despicable and blasphemous people on earth because they…
My Father and Your Father, My God and Your God
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God, our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, the text for this morning comes from the Gospel reading. This is a special lady, Mary Magdalene, because of what God chose her to proclaim to His blessed…
It is All Fun and Games Until…
Grace, mercy, and peace be upon you from God, our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Beloved, the text for this morning comes from the Gospel reading. You may be seated. Now, last Sunday, if you remember, Jairus’ daughter was raised from the dead, and the woman who had a blood discharge for twelve years and had only grown worse was healed. Glorious…
Waiting Quietly for the Salvation of the Lord (aka The Waiting Game)
Grace, mercy, and peace be upon you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Brothers and sisters in Christ, the text comes from the Gospel reading, but it’s the Old Testament that gives the meat to what is said in the Gospel reading. You may be seated. All of us are waiting…
Privately, He Explained Everything
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Brothers and sisters in Christ, the text for this morning comes from that Gospel reading. “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” When Jesus speaks parables, they are very short and pithy constructs to make a point. But the most fascinating aspect of His proclamation…
The Spirit’s Declaration to You
Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and from the gift of His Holy Spirit, which comes to you through this Word and through these sacraments. Amen. The text for this morning comes from the Gospel according to Saint John. It is always a privilege to bring the kingdom of God to a baby because in that great gift and in…
I Chose You
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Brothers and sisters in Christ, the text for this morning comes from that Gospel Reading. Gabi, Phillip, Tony, Elena, Geoffrey, Eric, Jenya, and Natasha, you didn’t choose your parents; they chose you. Now, there may be times when you say, “I wish I could have chosen…
You Belong to the One Flock
Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Fellow redeemed in Christ, the text for this morning comes from the Gospel Reading but also the First Reading and the Epistle Reading. This morning is Good Shepherd Sunday, which is always the fourth Sunday after Easter. And Good Shepherd Sunday always has a theme of Christ…
Called You by Name
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Victor over death, your Victor and mine. Amen. When the children of Israel were being led out of Egypt, out of slavery, out of death, without any hope, they were brought by a great mountain, Mount Sinai, a mountain that they could not touch nor any animal placed its…
