Author: Sister Dottie Almoney
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Rejection
New Day Sermon Mark 6:1-13 Jesus tells us that we may be rejected when we preach the Gospel. Why do we sometimes reject that same message?
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How Do You Learn to Bear Fruit?
Sunday April 29, 2018- Based on John 15:1-8 A few weeks ago, I was watching my grandson Joey- it was that Saturday when the temperature was in the 80’s – a bit too hot and humid for an April day in my opinion. I decided to prune back some of my bushes in my…
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September 3, 2017 Traditional Sermon
Are you a stumbling block or a stepping stone? Jesus and Peter give us advice on what it means to follow Jesus. This morning we are going to play a game. I am going to give you a scenario and you are going to tell me if it is a Stumbling Block or a stepping…
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Is Church Worth Your Time?
June 25, 2017 – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Traditional Sermon- a dialogue between Sister Dottie Almoney and Janelle Almoney Why do you come to worship? Is it really worth your time? D: Janelle, did I ever tell you the story about a preacher who served a small country church. Unfortunately his sermons were always very…
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My Father’s House
New Day Sermon easter 5 John 14:1-14 is a common scripture reading for funerals. It would make sense since it gives us hope that there is something waiting for us after we die. Many of us wonder what “My Father’s House” will look like and who will be invited to live there! And now the…
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April 30, 2017 Traditional Sermon
The Gospel Lesson is Luke 24: 13-35 about the Journey to Emmaus. The sermon for this week centers around faith journeys as well as the journeys of our soon to be graduating High School Seniors and their Families. When I decided to go to seminary and become a deaconess, I had to write an essay…
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Are you blind?
New Day Sermon Lent 4 The sermon is a combination of the lesson from John with a drama woven throughout. Do you see yourself in any of the characters? We often complain of others not seeing their bad behavior, but many times we are blinded to our own.
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What’s In Your Snow Globe?
Advent 1 Traditional Sermon It’s hard to believe it is the first Sunday of Advent already – maybe some of you are like me and began to put up your tree and other Christmas Decorations. Like I said earlier, one of my favorite decorations as a kid as I said in my children’s sermon was…
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What shoes are in your closet?
Traditional Sermon, Pentecost 7 It’s a beautiful day in God’s neighborhood, A beautiful day to serve others , Would you join me, Could you join me? It’s a beautiful day to spread God’s Good news…A day to share the Gospel. Would you join me? Could you join me? I’ve always wanted to serve with someone…