Coppertop Sermons

Dad, Daughter, World

Scripture Readings: Proverbs 8:1-4; John 16:12-15

On Sunday May 22, Pastor David and his daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Bard, an ob/gyn, had a conversation during the sermon time.

Pastor David discussed what had happened at the recent United Methodist General Conference in Portland.  He spoke of the pain and frustration in our denomination, of our struggles

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Can I Get a Witness

Sermon preached May 8, 2016

Texts: Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:44-53

Every confirmation class is unique, and each class is special.  It is special because of the unique individuals that comprise the class.  Those individuals develop and community and a chemistry.  I continue to enjoy working with confirmation because of these uniquenesses, because of the opportunities I

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When Does Cry

Sermon preached May 1, 2016

Texts: Acts 16:9-15; John 14:23-29

 

Prince, “When Doves Cry” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_tonrrxvYA

Since his death on April 21, I have been asked if I was going to do something with Prince in worship. So there it is, the first part of Prince’s hit song, “When Doves Cry.”  If you know Prince,

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