Sermons

• Speakers:

  
  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  The Stewardship of Courage

  10/13/07

  I do not normally offer sub-titles to the sermons. But in this case, I just cannot help myself! The sub-title is Of GPS and RPM's. When fully expanded, these acronyms give us the full sub-title, Of Gideon's Possibility Strategies and Rosa Parks Moments. The first reading of this sub-title might bring a question mark for some of us. Who is Rosa Parks? Or the question could be, Who is this guy ...

  Scripture:

  Judges 6:11-18
  • The Stewardship of Courage

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• Speakers:

  
  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Beyond the Ordinary: Between Carmel and Caesarea

  09/22/07

  Last Sunday at the close of the service I stood before the congregation and spoke the words of benediction.  Those words pointed us toward this Sunday.  A ship afloat in the harbor is a beautiful sight.  However, ships were not meant to stay in the harbor.              The church (local congregations) is often depicted ...

  Scripture:

  Acts 11:1-18
  • Between Carme and Caesarea

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• Speakers:

  
  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Beyond the Ordinary!

  09/15/07

  

  Several years ago I purchased a book authored by Dr. Ralph Neighbors.  Dr. Neighbors was a church transformational strategist who was well-ahead of his time.  His book was titled:  The Seven Last Words of The Church.  Though much of his book is obviously dated, the seven last words are not dated!  Those words are:  We never did it that way before.  ...

  Scripture:

  Acts 16:16-34
  • Beyond the Ordinary

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• Speakers:

  
  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  A Place To Belong: Where Vision is turned into Reality

  09/08/07

  

              One terse verse!  As I read the verse I am reflecting on two other translations of the verse.  The King James Version states Where there is no vision the people perish.  The other translation comes from Rev. Olan Hendrix, the very first church management consultant whose seminar I attended.  He paraphrases the ...

  Scripture:

  Proverbs 29:18
  • A Place to Belong: Where Vision is turned into Reality

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Stepping Stone of Joy

  08/25/07

  Series:

  Stepping Stones along the Lighted Path
  • Stepping Stone of Joy

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Stepping Stone of Hope: My Hope Is Built

  08/18/07

  Series:

  Stepping Stones along the Lighted Path
  

  Jim Valvano took his North Carolina State basketball team to the NCAA finals in 1983 and won. Later, he discovered he had cancer. In a reference to his 1983 championship team, he said, "I learned a great lesson from these guys. They amazed me. They did things I was not sure they could do because they absolutely refused to give up. That was the theme of our championship season: 'Never, ever ...

  Scripture:

  Romans 15:13
  • Stepping Stone of Hope

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Stepping Stone of Challenge - Make me an instrument...

  08/11/07

  Series:

  Stepping Stones along the Lighted Path
  

  I have a deep appreciation for great pieces of music that are performed or sung by dedicated musicians and vocalists. I have been privileged to have served as pastor to congregations where both musicians and vocalists have become living instruments of their gifts. In connection with this sermon two vocalists come to mind: Dr. Todd Miller, Choral Director for Strawbridge UMC in Kingwood and Mr. ...

  Scripture:

  Romans 12:9-21
  • Stepping Stone of Challenge

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• Speakers:

  
  Rev. Bill Hedges

  Foundation Stones of a Christian Colony

  08/04/07

  

  Introduction: As members of the First United Methodist Church, what do we really care about? Who should we be concerned about? Who should we be concerned about? Are our spiritual foundations deteriorating? Do we know what they are? Maybe we can learn from our early Christian forebears. I.    They continued steadfastly... in the breaking of bread. II.   They continued ...

  Scripture:

  Acts 2:41-47
  • Christian Colony

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Lift Me Up - Lessons from Vacation Bible School

  07/14/07

  

  From our Vacation Bible School, just finished: FollowTrustListenRepentServe Lord, lift me up.

  Scripture:

  Psalm 143:5
  • Lift Me Up

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Let Freedom Ring

  07/07/07

  

  Some years ago Helen and I went on a two week trip to some of the New England states. We spent three days in Washington, D.C. I was awed by the massive buildings and the various monuments. I will never forget my first visit to Lincoln's monument. As I climbed those steps I began to silently pray and give thanks to God for the willingness of this good and godly man to give his very life for this ...

  Scripture:

  Galatians 5:1,13-25
  • Let Freedom Ring

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  The Stepping Stone of Lifestyle

  06/23/07

  Series:

  Stepping Stones along the Lighted Path
  

  I used to subscribe to Christianity Today, a religious periodical published by an evangelical organization. There were the "usual" religious articles, letters to the editor, book reviews, etc. However, the best thing about the magazines were the Eutychus cartoons. Do you know about Eutychus? Here's his story. And people are still falling asleep in church. But there's something to be feared more ...

  Scripture:

  James 1:19-27
  • Stepping Stone of Lifestyle

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  The Stepping Stone of Promise

  06/16/07

  Series:

  Stepping Stones along the Lighted Path
  

              Have you visited the church library lately?  It may very well be the most interesting place on our church campus!  Thanks to the volunteer service of many members through the years we have a library that offers you and me a tremendous window through which we can peer and embrce our church’s past.  There are pictures ...

  Scripture:

  Isaiah 40: 21 –31
  • Stepping Stone of Promise

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  The Stepping Stone of Words

  06/10/07

  Series:

  Stepping Stones along the Lighted Path
  

  How important is a well-lit path?  I can tell you!  The year was 1969.  I was living in Manila, Arkansas.   One evening a neighbor invited me to go with him to do some frog gigging...I.   The Words are Prayable.  (Ps. 119-4-8)II.  The Words are Praisable. (Ps. 119:171-175)III. The Words are Singable. (Ps. 119:54)IV.  The Words are Treasurable. ...

  Scripture:

  Psalm 119:105,Psalm 119:106,Psalm 119:107,Psalm 119:108,Psalm 119:109,Psalm 119:110,Psalm 119:111,Psalm 119:112
  • Stepping Stone of Words

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  You Can't Package Pentecost

  05/26/07

  

  Some years back I met Dr. Joe Harding. Dr. Harding was then the Sr. Pastor to the Richland, Washington United Methodist church.  He was leading a special training event for pastors that focused on church growth and vitality.During one of the sessions, Dr. Harding told us a story about how he and his church had made plans for Pentecost celebrations.  It was one pastor and church's effort ...

  Scripture:

  Acts 2:1-11
  • Can't Package Pentecost

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• Speakers:

  
  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Lifelong Learning

  05/19/07

  

  I met a man from Oklahoma. He told me his unique story. He entered sixth grade - his first year of public education. He looked forward to graduation.  Was he in for a surprise!I. Life-long learning or a lightII. Life-long learning or a liberatorIII. Life-long learning or a libationIV. Life-long learning or a lifestyle

  Scripture:

  Psalm 1
  • Lifelong Learning

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  Pastor, Rev. Ken Archer

  Follow the Yellow Brick Road

  04/29/07

  Series:

  Transformational Church
  

  ...A farm, a tornado, a girl, her dog, and three friends following a yellow brick road.  Are there qualities that the three friends possess that are evidenced in the life of our church?The Scarecrow...we nee to have wisdomThe Tin Woodsman...we need to have heartThe Lion...we need to have courageColclusion:  Bur what about the Wizard?  The Wizard was and still is "our crutch... ...

  Scripture:

  Psalms 138
  • Sermon: Yellow Brick Road

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