Come and See
January 17th, 2021 homily on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and John 1:43-51 by Pastor Galen
A Moment of Truth
January 10th, 2021 homily on Mark 1:4-11 by Pastor Galen Zook
A New Name
Jan. 3rd 2021 homily on Ephesians 1:3-14 by Pastor Galen. “It’s the start of a new year, and I have never seen…
Home for Christmas
Dec. 20th 2020 homily on 2 Samuel 7:1-11 and Luke 1:26-38 by Pastor Galen
Deck the Halls
Dec. 13th, 2020 homily on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and John 1:6-8, 19-28 by Pastor Galen
Prepare the Way
Dec. 6th, 2020 — homily on Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 by Pastor Galen Zook
Hope
Nov. 29th, 2020 — homily by Rev. Antoine “Tony” Love. 1 Cor. 1:3-9 The Start of our Advent Journey To the family and friends of God,Continue reading “Hope”
The Sheep and the Goats
Nov. 22nd, 2020 — homily on Matthew 24:31-46 by Pastor Galen Zook Not Enough Good Works? There are many jokes about people arriving at the PearlyContinue reading “The Sheep and the Goats”
Parable of the Talents
Nov. 15th, 2020, homily on Matthew 25:14-30 by Pastor Galen Zook In Matthew chapter 25, Jesus tells the story about a very wealthy man who wasContinue reading “Parable of the Talents”
The Shout at Midnight
Nov. 8th, 2020, homily on Matthew 25:1-13 by Pastor Galen Zook This week many of us probably felt like the bridesmaids in Matthew 25, burning theContinue reading “The Shout at Midnight”
These Are They
Nov. 1st, 2020 — homily on Revelation 7:9-17 for All Saints/All Souls Sunday by Pastor Galen Zook I’ve been contemplating death and life a lot thisContinue reading “These Are They”
One These Two Commandments
October 25th, 2020 — Sermon by Rachel Snack, InterVarsity Campus Minister at McDaniel and Hood Colleges; Matthew 22:34-46 I am a big fan of a showContinue reading “One These Two Commandments”
Known By Name
Homily on Exodus 33:12-23 and 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 by Pastor Galen Zook at Hampden United Methodist Church in Baltimore, MD. Oct. 18th 2020 The theme songContinue reading “Known By Name”
Think on These Things
October 11th, 2020, homily on Phil 4:1-9 by Pastor Galen Zook The 2010 movie Inception was a James Bond-like thriller in which a group of peopleContinue reading “Think on These Things”
To Know Christ
homily on Phil. 3:4b-14 by Pastor Galen Zook, October 4th 2020 Today we began a new sermon series entitled “Pressing On,” focusing in on our NewContinue reading “To Know Christ”
Strike The Rock
September 27th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Exodus 17:1-7; Philippians 2:1-13 Moses was not prone to getting angry very easily. The decades that he spent tending hisContinue reading “Strike The Rock”
What Is It?
September 20th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Exodus 16:2-15; Matthew 20:1-16 Thanks! What Is It? How many of you have ever received a present from someone, butContinue reading “What Is It?”
Into The Sea
September 13th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Exodus 14:19-31 Too Good to Be True? Do you remember the feeling that you had when your boss said youContinue reading “Into The Sea”
Praises and Swords (?)
September 6th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Psalm 149; Matthew 18:15-20 “House of Shalom” In 2008, my wife and I felt God was leading us to takeContinue reading “Praises and Swords (?)”
Holding Fast
August 30th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:24-25 In Romans 12, Paul instructs us to “Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, holdContinue reading “Holding Fast”
Psalm 17
August 23rd 2020 Rev. Curt Luthye, guest preacher Psalm 17:1-7, 15 When I was a kid and my mother would start our bedtime routine, she wouldContinue reading “Psalm 17”
To the Lost Sheep
August 16th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus had been going around teaching and preaching, healing the sick, and performing miracles. AsContinue reading “To the Lost Sheep”
The Word Is Near You
August 9th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook 1 Kings 19:9-13a, Matt. 14:23-33, Rom. 10:5-8 “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” ZealousContinue reading “The Word Is Near You”
You Give Them Something
August 2nd 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Matthew 14:13-21 When I was in college, I served as the president of our Christian club on campus. We wereContinue reading “You Give Them Something”
More Than Conquerors
Sunday July 26th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook 1 Kings 3:5-12; Romans 8:31-39 2020 In Romans chapter 8, the Apostle Paul says, “We are more than conquerorsContinue reading “More Than Conquerors”
Creation Waits
Sunday July 19th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Matthew 13:24-30; Romans 8:12-25 Good Seeds and Weeds In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells a parable about aContinue reading “Creation Waits”
Set Your Mind
Sunday July 12th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Romans 8:1-11 Time Flies When You’re Having Fun Time is an interesting phenomenon. In some ways it’s rather scientificContinue reading “Set Your Mind”
Freedom
Sunday July 5th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Independence This weekend is Independence Day weekend, the time when we commemorate our nation’s Declaration ofContinue reading “Freedom”
Hear All The People
Video and Audio version of this sermon can be found here. Sunday June 21st 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Matthew 10:24-31 “Hear All The People” Toxic CommunicationContinue reading “Hear All The People”
See All the People
Sunday June 14th 2020 Exodus 19:2-8a; Matthew 9:35-10:8 Pastor Galen Zook Theology of Fun For the past few years, at the start of every year, I’veContinue reading “See All the People”
Your Commission, Should You Choose to Accept It
Watch the video of this sermon. Sunday June 7th 2020 Trinity/Peace with Justice Sunday Psalm 8; Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor Galen Zook “Can’t We all Just GetContinue reading “Your Commission, Should You Choose to Accept It”
Breathe
Audio version of this sermon can be found here Video version of this sermon Sunday May 31st 2020 Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-6; John 20:19-22 Pastor GalenContinue reading “Breathe”
Glory
Sunday May 24th 2020 John 17:1-11 Pastor Galen Zook Churches are Essential This past Friday, the president of the United States of America made an announcementContinue reading “Glory”
Tested and Tried
Sunday May 17th 2020 Psalm 66:8-10, 16-20; John 14:15-21 Pastor Galen Zook Tested and Tried as Silver The psalmist said, “For you, O God, have testedContinue reading “Tested and Tried”
Living Stones
Sunday May 10th 2020 1 Peter 2:2-10 Pastor Galen Zook Living Stone Today we begin a new sermon series entitled “Chosen and Precious,” which comes fromContinue reading “Living Stones”
Back to the Basics
Sunday May 3rd 2020 Acts 2:42-47 Pastor Galen Zook Comfort Foods In times of tragedy and crisis, we often find ourselves going “back to the basics.”Continue reading “Back to the Basics”
Dinner with Jesus
Sunday April 26th 2020 Luke 24:13-35 Pastor Galen Zook So Sad that They Couldn’t See Straight There’s a saying that we use to describe someone whoContinue reading “Dinner with Jesus”
Seeing is Believing
Sunday April 19th 2020 Psalm 16:5-11; Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Pastor Galen Zook I’ll Believe It When I See It Two months ago, if you had toldContinue reading “Seeing is Believing”
Fear and Great Joy
Sunday April 12th 2020 Easter Sunday Pastor Galen Zook Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Matthew 28:1-10 Easter In the Time of a Pandemic Easter is generally a time forContinue reading “Fear and Great Joy”
Palm Sunday
Sunday April 5th 2020 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Matthew 21:1-11 Pastor Galen Zook Crowds I love the energy and excitement of being in a crowd of peopleContinue reading “Palm Sunday”
Psalm 130
Sunday March 29th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Psalm 130; John 11:32-45 Out of the Depths Psalm 130 begins with the words “Out of the depths IContinue reading “Psalm 130”
Psalm 23
Sunday March 22nd 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Psalm 23 A Psalm for 2020 Psalm 23 is entitled “A Psalm of David,” but it could very muchContinue reading “Psalm 23”
Psalm 95
Sunday March 15th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Psalm 95:1-7; Romans 5:1-11 Psalm 95 Today we continue our Lenten series of the Psalms by looking at PsalmContinue reading “Psalm 95”
Psalm 121
Sunday March 8th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Psalm 121; John 3:1-17 A Psalm of Ascents The superscription in most of our Bibles states that Psalm 121Continue reading “Psalm 121”
Psalm 32
Sunday March 1st 2020 — First Sunday of Lent Pastor Galen Zook Psalm 32 Selah: Life in a Minor Key Today we begin a new sermonContinue reading “Psalm 32”
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday — February 26th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21 Pics or It Didn’t Happen We live in an age dominated by social media,Continue reading “Ash Wednesday”
Transformed
Sunday February 23rd 2020 — Transfiguration Sunday Pastor Galen Zook Matthew 17:1-9 An Early Morning Hike “Peter! hey, Peter, it’s time to wake up!” Jesus shookContinue reading “Transformed”
God Gives the Growth
Sunday February 16th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook 1 Cor. 3:1-9 Family When I was growing up, many of my family members lived far away — someContinue reading “God Gives the Growth”
With a Demonstration
Sunday February 9th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook I Cor. 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-20 An Eventful Week This past week was a rather eventful week in the lifeContinue reading “With a Demonstration”
Consider Your Call
Sunday February 2nd 2020 Pastor Galen Zook 1 Cor. 1:18-31 James Lawson, and the Tuesday Evening Bible Study In 1958, the Rev. James Lawson was aContinue reading “Consider Your Call”
We Belong to Christ
Sunday January 26th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook 1 Cor. 1:10-18 Ravens Fan Club I do a little bit of traveling to other parts of the U.S.Continue reading “We Belong to Christ”
You Are Not Lacking
Sunday January 19th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 49:5-7; 1 Cor. 1:1-9 Performance Evaluations Imagine with me that you are about to receive a performance evaluationContinue reading “You Are Not Lacking”
No Favorites
Sunday January 12th 2020 Pastor Galen Zook Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17 Favorite Child? How many of you think that you were the favorite child in yourContinue reading “No Favorites”
So Now What?
Sunday December 29th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2:13-23 First Sunday After Christmas The “Magic” wears off quickly Christmas is a wonderful time ofContinue reading “So Now What?”
Silent Night, Holy Night
Tuesday December 24th, 2019 Christmas Eve Pastor Galen Zook A Night Like Any Other Night For most of the residents of the sleepy little town ofContinue reading “Silent Night, Holy Night”
Joy
Sunday December 15th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Third Sunday of Advent Joy It’s not hard to see why the word “Joy” isContinue reading “Joy”
Hope
Sunday December 8th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 11:10; Matthew 3:1-12 Second Sunday of Advent Hope Today we continue our journey of Advent as we lookContinue reading “Hope”
Peace
Sunday December 1st 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matt. 25:42 First Sunday of Advent Advent Today marks the first Sunday of Advent, thatContinue reading “Peace”
Queen Esther, and King Jesus
Sunday November 24th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Esther 4:10-17; Romans 8:31-39 Esther — a Melodrama Today we wrap up our series on “The Greatest Hits ofContinue reading “Queen Esther, and King Jesus”
Sunday November 10th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Daniel 6:16-23 Daniel and the Lion’s Den The story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den is one of theContinue reading
Greatest Hits: Jericho
Sunday November 3rd 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Joshua 6:12-17; James 2:14-26 Everyday Decisions Every day we are faced with a multitude of decisions. Often these choicesContinue reading “Greatest Hits: Jericho”
Greatest Hits: David and Goliath
Sunday October 27th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook 1 Samuel 17:32-37; Mark 4:35-41 David and Goliath The two opposing armies had reached a stalemate. Neither army wantedContinue reading “Greatest Hits: David and Goliath”
Greatest Hits: Noah and the Ark
Sunday October 13th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Genesis 6:11-22, Matthew 24:36-42 Noah and the Ark The story of Noah and the Ark is one of theContinue reading “Greatest Hits: Noah and the Ark”
Greatest Hits: Adam and Eve
Sunday October 6th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Genesis 3:1-7; 2. Cor. 15:20-26 Greatest Hits Here in the month of October we are starting a series whichContinue reading “Greatest Hits: Adam and Eve”
No More Fine Print
Sunday September 22nd 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Jeremiah 31:31-34 Fine Print How many of you always read all of the fine print when you sign aContinue reading “No More Fine Print”
Seek the peace of the city
Sunday September 15th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 Never In Their Wildest Dreams Sometimes we end up in a situation in life that we neverContinue reading “Seek the peace of the city”
Clay Pots
Sunday September 8th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Jeremiah 18:1-11; 1 John 1:5-9 Secret Decoder Ring How many of you when you were younger were ever fortunateContinue reading “Clay Pots”
Fountain
Sunday September 1st 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Jeremiah 2:4-13; Luke 14:1; 7-14 A Fresh New Start Earlier this morning we prayed a prayer of blessing forContinue reading “Fountain”
Dive In
Sunday August 18th 2019 Zachiah Zook, age 13 Children’s Sunday Good morning, everyone! My name is Zachiah Zook, and today, I will be sharing with youContinue reading “Dive In”
Where Your Treasure Is
Sunday August 11th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Isaiah 1:16-20; Luke 12:32-40 Playing the Stock Market Several years ago I became curious about the stock market, andContinue reading “Where Your Treasure Is”
Fresh and Clean
Sunday August 4th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Colossians 3:1-11 Fresh and Clean As I’ve been growing older, I’ve been learning to appreciate the simple, everyday pleasuresContinue reading “Fresh and Clean”
Rooted
Sunday July 28th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Colossians 2:6-19 The Year of Living Biblically Several years ago, New York Times Bestselling author A.J. Jacobs wrote aContinue reading “Rooted”
Mirror Image
Sunday July 21st 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Colossians 1:15-28 Looking Just Like Mom How many of you have ever been told that you look like yourContinue reading “Mirror Image”
Inheritance
Sunday July 14th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Colossians 1:1-14 Feeling like a Billion Bucks Imagine with me that all of a sudden you received a callContinue reading “Inheritance”
Working for the Good of All
Sunday July 7th 2019 Pastor Galen Zook Galatians 6:7-10; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Working for the Good of All The apostle Paul says in Galatians 6, “SoContinue reading “Working for the Good of All”
Our Wesleyan Heritage Part 4: “Rekindle the Flame”
Pastor Galen Zook Sunday June 30th 2019 2 Kings 2:8-14; 1 Timothy 1:1-10 A Legacy of Faith In 2 Timothy 1:6, Paul exhorts Timothy to “rekindleContinue reading “Our Wesleyan Heritage Part 4: “Rekindle the Flame””
Our Wesleyan Heritage Part 3: Fannie Crosby “Dark Night”
Pastor Galen Zook Sunday June 23rd 2019 Psalm 42; Colossians 3:12-17 Dark Night of the Soul 42:8 “By day the LORD commands his steadfast love, andContinue reading “Our Wesleyan Heritage Part 3: Fannie Crosby “Dark Night””
Our Wesleyan Heritage Part 2: John Wesley “Strangely Warmed”
Pastor Galen Zook Sunday June 16th 2019: Trinity Sunday Romans 5:1-5 Triune God Today is Trinity Sunday, the day we celebrate the Father, Son and HolyContinue reading “Our Wesleyan Heritage Part 2: John Wesley “Strangely Warmed””
Our Wesleyan Heritage Part 1: Phoebe Palmer “The Fire Within”
Pastor Galen Zook Sunday June 9th 2019: Pentecost Sunday Romans 8:14-17; Acts 2:1-21 Waiting for the Holy Spirit Once again Jesus’s disciples were gathered together inContinue reading “Our Wesleyan Heritage Part 1: Phoebe Palmer “The Fire Within””
One
Pastor Galen Sunday June 2nd, 2019 Psalm 97; John 17:20-26 “The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may beContinue reading “One”
Blessed to Be a Blessing
Pastor Galen May 26th, 2019 Psalm 67; John 14:23-29 Blessed to Be a Blessing This morning I want to draw our attention to Psalm 67, whichContinue reading “Blessed to Be a Blessing”
Cleansed
Pastor Galen, May 19th 2019 2 Kings 5:1-14 Everything Was Perfect – Until It Wasn’t How many of you know someone who seems to have it allContinue reading “Cleansed”
Peace Be With You
Pastor Galen, April 28th 2019 John 20:19-31 Behind Locked Doors The door was shut and locked and the disciples were inside, hiding for fear that theContinue reading “Peace Be With You”
The Start of Something New
Pastor Galen, April 21st 2019 Isaiah 65:17-25; Luke 24:1-12 Easter Sunday Have you ever felt like your world was falling apart? Like all of your hopesContinue reading “The Start of Something New”
Palm Sunday
Pastor Galen, April 14th 2019 Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 19:28-40 Palm Sunday vs. Good Friday I have always loved Palm Sunday, ever since I was a little kid.Continue reading “Palm Sunday”
God’s Provision in Desperate Places
“God’s Provision in Desperate Places” Guest Preacher: Alexis Garrett April 7th 2019 1 Kings 17:8-26 It’s so good to see you all this morning! Thank you,Continue reading “God’s Provision in Desperate Places”
Pastor Galen, March 31st, 2019 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Have you ever had a classmate, coworker, friend, or family member who always seemed toContinue reading
Free
Pastor Galen, March 24th, 2019 Isaiah 55:1-13 How many of you like free stuff? I think our culture is pretty obsessed with the word “free.” WeContinue reading “Free”
Abide
Pastor Galen, March 17th, 2019 John 15:1-8 Would you rather spend a quiet Friday evening at home, or have a weekend of action-packed adventure? Which doContinue reading “Abide”
Spark Joy
Pastor Galen, March 10th, 2019 Deut. 26:1-11; Romans 10:8b-13 Spring Cleaning This year I’ve noticed people getting an early start on Spring Cleaning. I used toContinue reading “Spark Joy”
Radiate
Pastor Galen, March 3rd, 2019 Ex. 34:29-35; 2 Cor. 3:12-4:2 Beaming Have you ever seen someone who was so happy that it seemed like their faceContinue reading “Radiate”
How to Destroy Your Enemies
February 24th, 2019, Pastor Galen Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38 Archnemesis How many of you have ever had an enemy? A rival? An archnemesis? Someone whoContinue reading “How to Destroy Your Enemies”
Happy
February 17th, 2019, Pastor Galen Luke 6:17-26 A Recipe for Happiness or a No Good, Very Bad Day? What is something that makes you happy? PerhapsContinue reading “Happy”
Unworthy
February 10th, 2019, Pastor Galen Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 5:1-11 A Long Night It had been a long night for Simon Peter and his friends. They hadContinue reading “Unworthy”
Superpowers
February 3rd 2013, Pastor Galen I Corinthians 13:1-13 Super Powers If you could have any superpower you wanted, what would it be? A friend of mineContinue reading “Superpowers”
Empty Jars
January 27th 2019, Pastor Galen John 2:1-11 A Sober Situation Jesus and his disciples are attending a wedding reception, and the wine has run out. AContinue reading “Empty Jars”
Beloved
January 20th 2019, Pastor Galen Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Is This the One? I want to invite us to picture this scene laid out for us inContinue reading “Beloved”
Epiphany
January 6th 2019, Pastor Galen, Epiphany Sunday Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12 Today is Epiphany Sunday, the day that we celebrate the pronouncement of the Good NewsContinue reading “Epiphany”
Unto Us A Child is Born
December 24th, 2018, Pastor Galen, Christmas Eve Service Luke 2:8-14 For those of us who didn’t grow up around sheep, we might tend to think ofContinue reading “Unto Us A Child is Born”
Expecting the Unexpected
December 23rd, 2018, Pastor Galen, Fourth Sunday of Advent Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:39-55 Not How We Would Have Expected So often God shows up in the mostContinue reading “Expecting the Unexpected”
