The Brass Ring

The Brass Ring

The Brass Ring
The Rev. Harold E. Masback, III, May 2, 2013

Psalm 23

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou […]

Lessons from the Road

Lessons from the Road

Lessons from the Road
The Rev. Harold E. Masback, III, April 14, 2013

You and I are blessed. We are each blessed in many ways, but one of the blessings we share is the blessing of our beloved church on God’s Acre. By the grace of God, ours was a wonderful church in 1733. It was a wonderful church in 1833. It was a wonderful church in 1933. And it is a wonderful church today. Indeed, when we celebrate our church’s 280th birthday this June 20th, we will thank God that the prospects for our congregation, our lay leaders, our staff, and […]

Why?

Why? Sermon

Why?
The Rev. Harold E. Masback, III, September 24, 2017

Genesis 12:1-3

12 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” 

Genesis 18:17-19

17 The Lord said, “shall I hide from Abraham what […]

Packing Parachutes

Packing Parachutes Sermon

Packing Parachutes
The Rev. Harold E. Masback, III, November 14, 2004

Psalm 31:1-5

1 In you, O LORD, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. 3 You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide me, 4 take me out of the net that is hidden for me, for you are my refuge. 5 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed […]

The Shelter of Each Other: Our Ark in Stormy Seas

The Shelter of Each Other: Our Ark in Stormy Seas Sermon

The Shelter of Each Other: Our Ark in Stormy Seas
The Rev. Harold E. Masback, III, October 10, 2004

Deuteronomy 11:13-21

13 If you will only heed his every commandment that I am commanding you today—loving the LORD your God, and serving him with all your heart and with all your soul—14 then he will give the rain for your land in its season, the early rain and the later rain, and you will gather in your grain, your wine, and your oil;15 and he will give grass in your fields for your livestock, and you will eat your fill.16 Take care, or […]

Happy Epiphany!

Happy Epiphany! Sermon

Happy Epiphany!
The Rev. Harold E. Masback, III, January 6, 2013

Isaiah 60:1-6

1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you,
and his glory will appear over you. 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their […]

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