Sermons by Good Hope MCC\'s preachers and friends of Metropolitan Community Churches http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:32:05 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/images/M_images/ghmcc_logo_newfeed.jpg http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc Sermons by Good Hope MCC\'s preachers and friends of Metropolitan Community Churches http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/502/136/ Delivered by Rev. Nancy L. Wilson, Moderator Metropolitan Community Churches December 12, 2008 Gaudete Sunday, Sunshine Cathedral MCC, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. As the light of Advent grows, we light the candle of Joy today, and it burns brightly in all Churches for those who will come near. The first letter of Paul to the Thessalonians is the oldest of the writings of the New Testament, and the earliest of Paul's famous letters. It is a... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/500/136/ First Sunday in Advent by Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches Mark 13: 24-37: But in those days, after that time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will fall from the sky and the powers in heaven will be shaken. Then they will see the Promised One coming in the clouds with great power and glory; then the angels will be sent to gather the people of God from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/443/136/ by The Reverend Nancy L. WilsonDelivered at The Fellowship's Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, on June 25, 2008.Scripture: Acts 16: 25-34It is my joy and honor to be with brothers and sisters from The Fellowship and the UCC Coalition here in Dallas, Texas today. Thank you for your incredible hospitality.Bishop Flunder, as you celebrate eight years, and as Metropolitan Community Churches prepares to celebrate our 40th anniversary in October of this year, isn't it amazing what God is doing? Everywhere I go, there is a buzz about the relationship between The Fellowship and MCC. I talked to a news reporter earlier... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/425/136/ Christmas Sermon 2007By The Reverend Nancy L. Wilson, Moderator Metropolitan Community ChurchesText: Matthew 1:18-25, Advent IVWhen I was 12, I was chosen to play Mary in the Christmas pageant at Hicksville United Methodist Church on Long Island, New York, where I grew up. That meant I sang two short solos and had a few speaking lines while seated by the manger, dressed in the blue and white of all church pageant Madonnas. (Sorry, no pictures or home movies survive!) The part of Joseph was played by Richard -- a blonde, shy, bright, nerdy boy with glasses, whose only role was... Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:15:37 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/418/136/ by The Reverend Nancy L. WilsonIntroduction:This month, MCC congregations around the world are observing Fellowship Sunday, marking the 39th anniversary of the founding of Metropolitan Community Churches. On October 6, 1968, 12 worshipers gathered in Troy Perry's living room in the Los Angeles suburb of Huntington Park, California, to worship God. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:36:28 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/406/136/ Sermon delivered by Rev Elder Nancy Wilson at King of Peace MCC St. Petersburg, Florida on June 24, 2007 If you know your MCC history, you know that from the very beginning, almost 40 years ago, Rev. Troy Perry, preached a three part gospel in MCC the gospel of Salvation, the gospel of Community and the gospel of Christian Social Action. From the earliest days of MCC, Rev. Perry was involved in fighting for civil and human rights, especially for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. The first time he was arrested for civil disobedience was in 1969... Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:43:01 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/402/136/ This sermon was delivered by Rev. Nancy L. Wilson, on May 13, 2007 (Mothers Day) at Hicksville United Methodist Church, Hicksville, New YorkActs of the Apostles, Chapter 16Hicksville United Methodist Church, in this location, this building, is the same age as I am. My parents attended the very first service in this building, Palm Sunday 1950, about four months before I was born. So I first attended church, this church, in my mother's womb. My brother Dave and I were talking the other evening about how we knew every nook and cranny in this big church building, with all... Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:41:11 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/401/136/ This sermon was delivered by Rev. Nancy L. Wilson, on April 29, 2007, in Kingston, Jamaica at Sunshine Cathedral Metropolitan Community Church of Jamaica.Gospel of John 10:22-30Remarks by Rev. Nancy Wilson: I have been so thrilled with the wonderful ways in which God has been moving among you here in Jamaica. We, in Metropolitan Community Churches worldwide, are with you every day in prayer. We salute your courage, and know that as you are daring to be the inclusive Church of Jesus Christ, here in Jamaica, God is blessing you and using you for healing and hope. Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:36:35 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/389/136/ By the Reverend Rev. Nancy L. WilsonText: Philippians 2: 5-11The question has been posed for Palm Sunday: Are we fans or followers? Jesus had a lot of fans who came out to see the parade on that first Palm Sunday. They wanted to glimpse the star of the day, to taste the flavor of the week, to be entertained by the latest itinerant prophet railing against the Roman Empire. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.goodhopemcc.org/ghmcc/content/view/374/136/ Delivered to the MCC Board of Elders on Thursday, January 18, 2007I bring greetings and gratitude to you today from MCC of Greater Dallas and the Rev. Colleen Darraugh, as well as from the AIDS Interfaith Network in Dallas, which serves 1700 men, women, children, and teenagers who are living with HIV and AIDS. I have been involved with MCC for 27 years. For 10 years of that time, I have served as clergy in this denomination. For 25 years of that time, I have also worked with HIV/AIDS. For all of those years, I have been in active... Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:27:13 +0100