by Christian | Apr 14, 2021 | Civic, Sermons
Last June, Pastor McShaffrey began his sermon with these words: “This summer season has become a season of social unrest. The frequency and intensity of protesting and violence in our city streets has steadily increased over the past several years and many are...
by Christian | Mar 3, 2021 | Civic, Sermons
Thomas Watson (c. 1620 – 1686) was an English Puritan who wrote a wonderful Exposition of the Beatitudes. Here is a excerpt from his sermon on the blessedness of Gospel mourning: “Our condition is low—but our hearts are high. Mourn for the profaneness of the...
by Christian | Oct 20, 2020 | Civic, Prayer
Our Father, Lord of heaven and earth, Thou art very great. We praise Thee, for Thy name is above all blessing and praise. Thou canst do immeasurably above all that we ask or think. Thou hast made the heavens and all their host, the earth and seas and all that fills...
by Christian | Jul 2, 2020 | Civic, Ethics
Self-preservation in all creatures in which is nature, is in the creatures suitable to their nature. The bull defendeth itself by its horns, the eagle by her claws and bill, it will not follow that a lamb will defend itself against a wolf any other way than by flying....
by Christian | Jun 21, 2020 | Civic, Sermons
The Theology of Riots: Part II A Sermon on Proverbs 1:20-33 Preached on June 21, 2020 At Five Solas Church (OPC) By the Rev. Christian McShaffrey Click here to listen Review: In my previous sermon on Proverbs 1:1-19, I set forth the proposition that riots occur where...
by Christian | Jun 15, 2020 | Civic, Sermons
The Theology of Riots: Part I A Sermon on Proverbs 1:1-19 Preached on June 14, 2020 At Five Solas Church (OPC) By the Rev. Christian McShaffrey Click here to listen This summer season has become a season of social unrest. The frequency and intensity of protesting and...
