"No matter how broken we feel, Jesus is here beside us, carrying the load, letting us rest awhile." -Pastor Debbie"‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn

Reset

Mar 22nd, 2020 9m 26s

This week, after the state of New York calls for a quarantine, Pastor Debbie asks us to find a time to reset, and refocus our life."By the rivers of Babylon—there we sat down and there we weptwhen we remembered Zion. On the willows t

Thirsty

Mar 15th, 2020 11m 38s

"The truth is, we are always a little thirsty, in need of refreshment that comes at the feet of our Lord. And sometimes, we are thirsty enough to ask someone else to pull over.""Jesus said to her, ‘Everyone who drinks of this water will be th

Blessed to be a Blessing

Mar 8th, 2020 9m 44s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie asks us to remember that we are called to join God in the act of creation--after all, we have been blessed so that we may be a blessing to the world."Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kin

Resisting Temptation

Mar 1st, 2020 9m 56s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie asks us to remember that during this season of Lent, we are called to set aside any idols or temptations we face and to re-center our lives on Christ. "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness t

Crystal Jesus: A Transfiguration Story

Feb 23rd, 2020 16m 21s

In this sermon, Pastoral Associate Justin Hylden asks us to remember that God is continually revealing Godself to us anew, because God wants us to love us wholly, no pale imitation will do."Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James

God Gives the Growth

Feb 16th, 2020 10m 10s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie asks us to remember that despite our differences, despite where we came from, we are more together than we can be apart. "What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you came to believe, as the L

Satisfy Your Needs in Parched Places

Feb 9th, 2020 11m 5s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie challenges us to think about "the fast we choose" that will help us live, again, as generous, caring, people of God. "Is not this the fast that I choose:to loose the bonds of injustice,to undo the thon

Claiming Freedom

Feb 2nd, 2020 6m 8s

In this sermon, Eileen Walton reminds us that it doesn't matter what the world requires of us, freedom comes from faith in Jesus. "Then Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who were selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned

It is in the Darkness that the Light Shines

Jan 26th, 2020 16m 36s

In this sermon, Pastor Associate Justin Hylden reminds us that oftentimes the work of the Gospel is best accomplished not inspite of life's difficulties but in the midst of them. "Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogue

What Are You Searching For?

Jan 19th, 2020 11m 20s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie asks us to ponder what it is we are looking for, and what Christ will invite us to come and see."‘We have found the Messiah’ (which is translated Anointed)." --John 1:42b(Originally Preached on Sunday, January

“All Means All”

Jan 12th, 2020 11m 46s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie reminds us that the "good news" of the Gospel applies to everyone; all will receive forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ--and ALL means ALL. "All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes i

“Now and Forevermore”

Jan 5th, 2020 8m 58s

In this sermon, Pleasantville Presbyterian Church Associate Katelyn Westerveldt shares God's "epiphany" in her life, and challenges us to enter the new year seeking a new epiphany of God in our own. "From his fullness we have all received,

Mary’s Song

Dec 22nd, 2019 9m 34s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie Bronkema tells us what it really means to "keep Christ in Christmas" and encourages us to invite Christ to be Emmanuel, with us, this season and every season."‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoic

Keep Awake!

Dec 1st, 2019 8m 12s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie asks us to keep awake for the coming of the Christ! As with all things in life, we only find that which we are open to receive."But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night t

An Unexpected Meeting

Nov 24th, 2019 16m 6s

In this sermon, Pastoral Associate Justin Hylden reminds us that God wants to meet us in the very places we have resigned ourselves to the stuck categories and deeply engrained routines--if we only are willing to look to God."By the tender me

Leaving Worry By the Side of the Road

Nov 17th, 2019 9m 33s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie reminds us that choosing to worry takes up space we need to give to Jesus to fill with joy, and gratitude, and peace that passes understanding. We need to rely on the love of God with us, and grace of Jesus surroun

Saying Yes

Nov 10th, 2019 10m 4s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie asks us to remember that a life of faith begins by saying, "Yes!" to God."My spirit abides among you; do not fear. For thus says the Lord of hosts: Once again, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the

Living in Faith

Nov 3rd, 2019 7m 42s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie shares a litany for today--"keep going."Keep going, living in faith...Keep going, don't stop caring...Keep going, don't stop acting in compassion...Keep going, don't stop trusting in God...Keep going, don't s

My Life as a Pharisee and Tax Collector

Oct 27th, 2019 15m 51s

In this sermon, Pastoral Associate Justin Hylden reminds us that life isn't full of heroes and villains, the pharisees and the tax collectors from scripture, and even us in life today; we lead compromised lives each and every day."But the tax

Persistence

Oct 20th, 2019 7m 53s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie reminds us that God is longing to grant justice in the world, just need to be persistent in our pursuit of justice on Earth. "'I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man c

The Wholeness of Healing

Oct 13th, 2019 14m 20s

In this sermon, our new Pastoral Associate Justin Hylden, shows us how we are like the lepers of Biblical times, and how we are also offered healing from Jesus. "As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, t

MONO 004

Oct 6th, 2019 7m 50s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie asks us to remember that great faith is not about the quantity of our faith, but the quality of the One in whom we've placed our faith. "The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’ The Lord replied, ‘I

We are Created to be Creative!

Sep 29th, 2019 10m 50s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie asks us to think about what would happen if we tried to see the world, for just one day, through the lens of Colossians 3--"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving

Sewn Together Faith

Sep 22nd, 2019 12m 12s

In this sermon, Pastor Debbie talks about what faith looks like when life get's messy--and reminds us that no matter what, there is always room for God. "I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up,and did not let my foes rejoic