Nativity of John the Baptist: Isaiah 40:1-11; Acts 13:14b-26; Luke 1:57-80www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on what St. Paul means when he calls our bodies tents, how we groan to be further clothed in life, how the Christian hope is not disembodied, and how faithfulness effects when we stand before Christ's judgment seat.4th Sunday of Pentecost, Year B: Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14; II Corinthians 5:1-10; Mark 4:26-34www.gofundme.com/f/Zions…

Pastor Mike preaches on sin and shame and how shame drives us to either withdraw from God and others or to try and twist sin into virtue instead of seeking the healing and reordering of our lives that salvation offers us. 3rd Sunday in Pentecost, Year B: Genesis 3:1-21; II Corinthians 4:13-18; Mark 3:20-35www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFu…

Pastor Mike preaches on the Pharisee's conflict with Jesus and his disciples over what they saw as work on the Sabbath, how Jesus responded, and how the Sabbath is a gift of rest.2nd Sunday of Pentecost, Year B: Deuteronomy 5:6-21; II Corinthians 4:1-12; Mark 2:23-28www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundImage by Brigitte Werner from Pixabay…

Pastor Mike preaches on Nicodemus' misunderstanding of Jesus' words on how one enters the kingdom of God and how salvation is still misunderstood in our own time.Trinity Sunday, Year B: Exodus 3:1-6; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-16www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

On Pentecost, Pastor Mike preaches on the experience of God and how that relates to the Holy Spirit being the Spirit of truth. Pentecost, Year B: Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17https://www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

7th Sunday After Easter, Year B: Acts 1:15-26; I John 5:6-15: John 17:11-19www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on why Jesus ascended into heaven and what it accomplished. Ascension of Jesus Christ, Year B: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on the perfect and perfecting love of Christ and how it gives us confidence to stand before him in the day of judgment.6th Sunday of Easter, Year B: Acts 11:1—30; I John 4:7-21; John 15:9-17www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundPhoto by Jon Tyson on UnsplashBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on St. Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch and how Jesus is made manifest to us through the Scrptures and the guidance of the Church.5th Sunday of Easter, Year B: Acts 8:26-40; I John 3:11-24; John 14:15-21www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on how Jesus demonstrates the four tasks of a good shepherd.4th Sunday of Easter, Year B: Acts 4:23-37; I John 3:1-10; John 10:11-16www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundImage by Adina Voicu from PixabayBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on the healing of the crippled man by Peter & John as a picture of what awaits those who have fellowship with Christ and how the spreading of that fellowship leads to our joy.3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B: Acts 4:5-14; I John 1:1-2:2; Luke 24:36-49www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundImage by Romy from Pixabay…

Pastor Mike preaches on Thomas' unbelief upon hearing of Jesus' appearance to the rest of the disciples and the invitation Jesus gave him to touch his wounds as the invitation to a deeper life in him.2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B: Acts 3:12a,13-15,17-26; I John 5:1-5; John 20:19-31www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundImage by Jenise Cook fro…

Pastor Mike begins by preaching on what the resurrection isn't before focusing on what it is, what happened as explained by St Peter's sermon, and why it matters. Easter Sunday: Year B: Isaiah 25:6-9; Acts 10:34-43; Mark 16:1-8www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundPhoto by Silas Barr Photography…

Maundy Thursday: Year B: Exodus 12:1-14; I Corinthians 11:23-34; John 13:1-15www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundPhoto by Silas Barr PhotographyBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on how we are to cultivate the mind of Christ by following his example of humility: the incarnation and his death upon the cross.Palm Sunday, Year B: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 15:1-39www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundPhoto by Silas Barr PhotographyBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on Jesus' words that conclude his public ministry and how as we follow him, even to death, we will bear much fruit and become sons of light. Feast of St. Patrick (5th Sunday of Lent): Year B: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:1-10; John 12:20-36www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFund…

Pastor Mike preaches on Jesus' cleansing of the temple in John's Gospel, how it points to the re-sacralization of sacred space and humanity, and our work to re-sacralize the world. Third Sunday in Lent, Year B: Exodus 20:1-21; Romans 7:12-25; John 2:13-22www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDD…

Pastor Mike preaches on the testing of Abraham and why we react negatively to the story, what testing does, and how we can respond when we are tested. 2nd Sunday in Lent, Year B: Genesis 22:1-14; Romans 8:31-39; Mark 8:31-38www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingPhoto by Martin Jernberg on…

Pastor Mike preaches on Christ's baptism and testing in the wilderness and how through those acts he saves us and sets the pattern for the Christian life.1st Sunday of Lent, Year B: Genesis 9:8-17; I Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-13www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingPhoto by Martin Jernberg …

Ash Wednesday, Year B: Joel 2:1-2,12-17; II Corinthians 5:20-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by Grzegorz Krupa from PixabayBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on the call to ascend the mountain of the Lord, to encounter him, and descend renewed.Quinquagesima, Year B: I Kings 19:9-18; II Peter 1:13-21; Mark 9:2-9www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by StockSnap from Pixabay…

Pastor Mike preaches on Jesus' healing of Peter's mother and the people, how miracles are a picture of our salvation, and how salvation leads us to service. Sexagesima, Year B: II Kings 4:8-21, 32-37; I Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDling…

4th Sunday of Epiphany, Year B: Deuteronomy 18:15-22; I Corinthians 8; Mark 1:21-28www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike peaches on Jesus' gospel proclamation that time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is here, and to repent and believe. 3rd Sunday of Epiphany, Year B: Jeremiah 3:19-4:4; I Corinthians 7:17-24; Mark 1:14-20www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDling…

Pastor Mike preaches on Jesus' call to follow him.2nd Sunday of Epiphany, Year B: I Samuel 3:1-20; I Corinthians 6:9-20; John 1:43-51www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingPhoto by Mabel Amber from PixabayBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on how evil attempts to thwart God's work by trying to destroy those whom God loves.Holy Innocents, Year B: Jeremiah 31:15-17; Revelation 21:1-7; Matthew 2:13-18www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on the connections between David's desire to build a house for God and God's response to build a house for David and its fulfilment through the Blessed Virgin Mary.4th Sunday of Advent, Year B: II Samuel 7:1-17; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pool…

Pastor Mike preaches on how the Advent season calls us to embrace and walk in our sanctification as we prepare for the coming of Christ. 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B: Isaiah 65:17-25; I Thessalonians 5:12-28; John 3:22-30www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by R. Thiemann on Unspla…

Pastor Mike preaches on how in light of the first and second advent of Christ we are to, following St. Peter's exhortation, live marked by holiness and godliness.2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B: Isaiah 40:1-11; II Peter 3:8-18; Mark 1:1-8www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by R. Thie…

Christ the King, Year A: Ezekiel 34:11-20; I Corinthians 15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by Constance Kowalik from PixabayBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike continues on the topic of the Day of the Lord and the necessity for preparation so wee are not caught unaware and unready. 25th Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; I Thessalonians 5:1-10; Matthew 25:14-30www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingPhoto by Claudio …

Pastor Mike preaches on the Day of the Lord, what is is, how it's experienced, and how the work of transformative justice ultimately rests with God.Year A: Amos 5:18-24; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by RÜŞTÜ BOZKUŞ from Pixabay…

Pastor Mike preaches on how we are to see and experience the hope given us by Jesus Christ and how the saints share in that vision.All Saints, Year A: Revelation 7:9-17, Ephesians 1:11-23; Matthew 5:1-12www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDling…

Pastor Mike preaches on St. Paul's alternative to the three motivations that underlie false gospels. 22nd Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Exodus 22:21-27; I Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on the trap laid for Jesus by the religious leaders and what God asks us to render to him.21st Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Exodus 22:21-27; I Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by Ilo from Pixabay…

Pastor Mike preaches on what it means to always rejoice in the Lord, and how setting our minds on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and praiseworthy can lead us through times of anxiety and trouble.20th Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Isaiah 25:1-9; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneC…

Mark Evans preaches on Psalm 120, one of the psalms of ascent, highlighting its tone of distress and the challenges brought on by worldviews hostile to God's people.Psalm 120www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by Silas Barr Photography…

Pastor Mike preaches on the questioning of God's ways and the consequences of ascribing injustice to his actions and by pretending we know better than he does.18th Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:28-32www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDl…

Focusing on the reading from Jonah and Jesus' parable of the generous landowner in the reading from St. Matthew's Gospel, Pastor Mike preaches on the "unfairness" of the Gospel and how God's desires all to repent and come to salvation.17th Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Jonah 3:10-4:11; Philippians 1:21-27; Matthew 20:1-16www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsS…

Pastor Mike preaches on the necessity of and how forgiveness is to be formed and worked out in the Christian community.16th Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Sirach 27:30-28:7; Romans 14:5-12; Matthew 18:21-35www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by myeongae lim from Pixabay…

Pastor Mike preaches on genuine love and how it is demonstrated in the Christian community.15th Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Ezekiel 33:1-11; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 18:15-20www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by Michaela from Pixabay…

Pastor Mike preaches on Jesus' command to take up our cross to follow him and St. Paul's exhortation to offer ourselves to God as a living sacrifice. 14th Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Jeremiah 15:15-21; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:21-27www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by Gerd …

Many people have different opinions of who Jesus is, in this sermon Pastor Mike preaches on Jesus' self revelation and St. Peter's confession of his identity and what that means for us.13th Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Isaiah 51:1-6; Romans 11:25-36; Matthew 16:13-20www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Ho…

Pastor Mike preaches on the Canaanite woman's request to Jesus, his response to her request, what we can learn about her faith in him, and how we all approach the table as dogs but we feast as sons.12 Sunday After Pentecost, Year A: Isaiah 56:1-8; Romans 11:13-24; Matthew 15:21-28www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Par…

Pastor Mike reflects on the lessons from Jonah's prayer from Sheol and Jesus' walking on the water to save the storm tossed disciples. 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A: Jonah 2; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage by Falco from Pixabay…

Mark Evans preaches on Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds from Matthew 13. 8th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Romans 8:18-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 34-43www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage from Silas BarrBy Sermons from Rev. Mike Landsman, pastor of Zion's Stone UCC in Northampton, PA

Pastor Mike preaches on the effects of sin and death upon human nature and Christ's freeing us from those effects enabling us to live according to the Spirit. 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A: Zechariah 9:9-12; Romans 7:21-8:6; Matthew 11:25-30www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDlingImage…

Pastor Mike preaches on being joined with Christ in his death and joined with Christ's life through baptism and how we are liberated from sin and death.5th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A: Isaiah 2:10-17; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 10:34-42www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDling…

Pastor Mike preaches on how like the prophet Jeremiah we may feel like we have been deceived by God and how that can distort our relationship with him and one another. 4th Sunday of Pentecost, Year A: Jeremiah 20:7-13; Romans 5:15-19; Matthew 10:16-33www.gofundme.com/f/ZionsStoneChurchRepairFundIntro & Outro music: Parallel by Hotel Pools & oDDling…