Sermons from Sunday worship at the First Congregational Church of Rockport, the Old Sloop, newest first. Each has its own page with a short summary, the recording and the full transcript.
2026
It's Not Rocket Science
October 25, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
On Stewardship; Time, Talents & Treasure
October 18, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
Who Would Jesus Execute?
October 11, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
Christ Has No Body but Yours
October 4, 2026 · The Rev. Meredith Ellis
Turning the Question Around
September 27, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
The Sacred Art of Complaining
September 20, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
A Blessing to the World
September 13, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
When We Disagree
September 6, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
Living with the Mystery
August 30, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
Who Do You Say That I Am?
August 23, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
Leftovers Everywhere
August 16, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
If Necessary, Use Words
August 9, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
Enough for Everyone
August 2, 2026 · Rev. Dr. James Olson
More Parables
July 26, 2026 · Elsa M. Tranfaglia
Between Sowing and Reaping
July 19, 2026 · Rev. Gracie Paterson
Sowing the Seeds
July 12, 2026 · Rev. Jamie
You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
July 5, 2026 · Deacon Jim Schell
Living Water
June 28, 2026 · Rev. Anne
Devices and Desires
June 21, 2026 · Rev. Rick Spalding
Are You There?
June 14, 2026 · Rev. Rick Spalding
Who Am I?
June 7, 2026 · Rev. Rick Spalding
The Hardest Commandment
May 31, 2026 · Rev. Susan Moran
Holy Smoke and Sacred Fire
May 24, 2026 · Elsa M. Tranfaglia
Way, Truth, Life
May 10, 2026 · Rev. Judy
Spirit of Love
May 3, 2026 · Rev. Judy
A Living Mosaic
April 26, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Awe
April 19, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Peace Be with You
April 12, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
In Our End Is Our Beginning
April 5, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
The Other Way
March 29, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
What Should We Expect?
March 22, 2026 · Rev. Susan Moran
The Way Around
March 8, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Words for the Journey
March 1, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Keep Hope Alive
February 22, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Seeking God Where You Are
February 15, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Let Your Voice Be Heard
February 8, 2026 · Rev. Dr. Liz Rice-Smith
What Can One Person Do
February 1, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Moving Forward
January 25, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Creating the Beloved Community
January 18, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Finding Hope
January 11, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Look Up
January 4, 2026 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
2025
The Ones Who Noticed
December 28, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
The Innkeeper's Story
December 24, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Enthroned by Love
December 21, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
December 14, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
The Silent Word
December 7, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Hope Is the Antidote to Fear
November 30, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Food Stuff
November 23, 2025 · Rev. Mike Duda
Giving from Abundance, Living the Love of Jesus
November 16, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Real Faith in a Synthetic World: Plastic Jesus
November 9, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
For Everyday Saints
November 2, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Love Is Not Silent
October 26, 2025
Water, Holy Water
October 19, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
When We See God
October 12, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Connecting with Creation through Communion
October 5, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
The Humility to Learn from Other Creatures
September 28, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Weathering the Storm
September 21, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Instruments of God's Peace
September 14, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Welcome into the Household of Faith
September 7, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
And You Will Be Blessed
August 31, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Sabbath, To Stop and Delight
August 24, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Fire Power
August 17, 2025 · Rev. Gracie Paterson
Star Power
August 10, 2025 · Rev. Gracie Paterson
Rich Toward God
August 3, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
When You Pray
July 27, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Few Things Are Needed
July 20, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
The One Who Showed Mercy
July 13, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Sent Forth with Blessing & Guidance of Jesus
July 6, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Jumping into the Deep End
June 29, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Sing to God
June 22, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Stand Up, Show Up, Speak Up
June 15, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Building Up a New World
June 8, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Opened Minds
June 1, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Pick Up Your Mat and Listen
May 25, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Mother's Day in the Midst of Eastertide
May 11, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Known in the Breaking of the Bread
May 4, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Doubt, Faith, Hope, & Community
April 27, 2025 · Joe Jencks
Called by Name
April 20, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Which Parade Will You Join?
April 13, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Why Connections Matter
April 6, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Delight in the Small Things
March 30, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Deeper Meaning
March 16, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
In Awe of the Word
March 9, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Light of Love
March 2, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Finding Hope
February 23, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Like Trees Beside the Waters
February 16, 2025 · Rev. Dr. Liz Rice-Smith
All Are Welcome
February 2, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Co-Creating Our Beloved Community
January 19, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Beloved by God
January 12, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden
Overlooked Gifts!
January 5, 2025 · Rev. Derek van Gulden