Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr. May 13, 2018 Mother’s Day Text: John 17:18, Old Testament: Proverbs 23:22-25, New Testament: John 17:6-19 It was early in August when I went to college. It wasn’t the first time I had left my mother and father. I had taken several mission trips for a week at a time. I attended church summer camps for a week and was our high school delegate to state-wide educational event…
Jay Poliziani- Director of Northside Common Ministries April 22, 2018 This is Alex. The police found Alex sleeping in his car on the Northside and they brought him to The Pleasant Valley shelter for men experiencing homelessness a part of Northside Common Ministries. Alex lost all his money in a financial scheme that a supposed friend had guided him too. As a result of the depression surrounding the loss of his savings he ended…
Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr April 15, 2018 Acts 3:16, N.T.: Acts 3:12-19, Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48 The name, Jesus. What is there about Jesus Christ’s name that’s offends some and blesses others? Debate over using Jesus’ name has removed mention of Him from much of public life. It has been limited to Church sanctuaries and homes. It shocks us to find His name uttered in public venues. On Easter Day of 1993, Bernard…
Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr. April 8, 2018 Text: Acts 4:32, N.T.: Acts 4:32-35, Gospel: John 20:19-31 Private ownership. America is built on private ownership. Owning property – having a home of your own – inspired our ancestors to leave the Old World for America. They left the poverty of landless existence for the dream of owning a home. Nothing is more American than private ownership. Few ideas could be more contrary to…
Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla, Jr. March 25,2018 Text: John 12:19, O.T.: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-2, N.T.: John 12:12-19 Politics are about attracting large crowds. Public interest in leadership is measured by crowds wanting to hear a candidate. When a candidate for national leadership attracts only a few people the media turn to a candidate with a larger following. Crowds are identified with good polls. Polls indicate electability. When a nobody becomes a somebody –…