The Transfiguration: “Get Up and Don’t Be Afraid”
Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9
Elyse Fairweather, guest preacher
Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, February 26, 2017
 
Jesus and three of his disciples went up to the mountain, and while they were there, Jesus was transfigured. His face shone like the sun and his clothes were brighter than the brightest white. He was literally awe-some.
 
When I think about the transfiguration of Jesus, it feels magnificent and immensely holy. God’s voice filled the air, saying “this […]

Sermon: Holy Is as Holy Does
Texts: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,15-16; Matthew 5:43-48
Date: February 19, 2017
©Rev. Dee Eisenhauer, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
 
         Question: When was the last time you felt Holy?  One of the blogs I read regarding the Leviticus text asked that excellent question.   “When is the last time you felt holy? Happy? Yes. Busy? Yes. Excited? Yes. Even deeply moved? Yes. But holy?”[1] The blogger pointed out that we tend to think of “holy” as […]

Walk This Way 2/12/17 Sue Sutherland-Hanson for EHCC
Scripture: Genesis 3:8; Psalm 119:1-2; John 8:12; Matthew 6:22
My fairly recent move to join the United Church of Christ occurred because I was impressed with the great concern this denomination has for justice.  I was able to have an incredibly satisfying day of practice this past Thursday, when I had the privilege to join several from this church and Kitsap at large when we, as members of FAN (Faith Action Network) went to […]

Sermon: Salty Covenant
Texts: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; Matthew 5:14-16
Date: February 5, 2017
©Rev. Dee Eisenhauer, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
It was a time of deep uncertainty.
Do you hear that? It was a time of deep uncertainty, when God called for the prophet to lift up a voice like a trumpet. The temple had been destroyed, and many of the former leaders exiled […]