God wants all of us to know—no matter what day or age in which we live—that Jesus Christ isn’t just an add-on… He’s a real game changer. Click this link or the one below to listen on YouTube. Game Changer was first preached at Plymouth Congregational Church of Racine, WI by Barbara Shafer (May 17, […]
Well, today it is Mother’s Day and I would like to begin by acknowledging a few things. First, this is not a Christian holiday. It’s not in our Bibles. It’s a secular holiday, but it’s one that pastors and preachers are wise to mention if they want to stay on the good side of Moms […]
This Mother’s Day message “Acts of Service Testify to Love” on Peter’s ministry from Acts 9 and 10 was first preached at Plymouth Congregational Church of Racine, WI on May 10, 2015 Click link to listen on YouTube:
Ray Kinsela is the Iowa farmer in the movie Field of Dreams who plows under his corn crop to build a baseball field when he hears the voice saying “If you build it, he will come.” So he does it and goes out to meet the author Terence Mann who he’s supposed to take to […]
The Conversion of Saul is not only a good story, it’s one of the best. In less than 30 words from the Risen Lord, Saul is a changed man. Enjoy the audio version on YouTube of this message preached by Barbara Shafer on April 26, 2015.
Imagine one single dandelion, white with its little helicopters just waiting to take off with the nearest breeze. Lawns and neighbors quake at the sight. Imagine one person with the flu heading into your grocery store and walking up and down every aisle sneezing and touching everything he or she can find. Almost enough to […]
Philip, one of the original twelve disciples of Jesus, has a controversial “Come and See” ministry. He is scattered during the persecution recorded in Acts 8 and begins preaching in Samaria with powerful results. The message “Philip’s Come and See Ministry” was first preached at Plymouth Congregational Church of Racine, WI on April 19, 2015 by Barbara […]
Part of what I do in my life outside of Plymouth is to answer people’s Bible questions over email and through a web site called AllExperts. Oh, I get all kinds of questions. Dear Abby sorts of questions about relationships. Questions about what God thinks of homosexuality, tattoos, Christian hypocrisy, etc. One of the more […]
The Apostle Paul known as one of the most admired Christians and the foremost apologist, evangelist, and missionary for the Christian faith didn’t start out that way. Today, meet Saul (going by his circumcision Jewish name instead of by his Greek name.) Back then, he was the foremost persecutor of the Church. Get to know […]
Easter Message 2015: The Emptiness That Does Not Disappoint Something empty often brings a sense of disappointment. Bite off the head of the chocolate bunny and find it’s hollow, not solid. Bummer. Play Monopoly at the Jewel Food Stores and get a game code to check online. Log in. Enter your password. Carefully enter the […]
