The
Congregational
Church of
Manhasset (UCC)

We are a proud part
of the United
Church of Christ.

The Congregational
Church of Manhasset
1845 Northern Blvd.
Manhasset, NY 11030

Phone: 516-627-4911
FAX: 516-627-4963

Copyright 2002-7
The Congregational
Church of Manhasset

Page last updated
12-28-06

Sermons 2002-2003

Past years' sermons

2005-2006 sermons	2004-2005 sermons
2003-2004 sermons	2001-2002 sermons

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Pentecost	Easter	Lent
Epiphany	Christmas	Advent
2003 Lenten Series "The Beatitudes of Jesus"

Reign of Christ Sunday, November 23, 2003
Thanksgiving Sunday
Thankful and Content--Rev. Jimmy Only
Philippians 4:4-13

Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost, November 9, 2003
True Religion--Rev. Chase Peeples
Mark 12:38-44

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost, November, 2, 2003
All Saint's Sunday
Change For the Better--Rev. Jimmy Only
1 Corinthians 15:3-11

Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost, October 26, 2003
Opening Our Eyes--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 10:46-52   

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost, October 19, 2003
Stewardship Sunday
Doing More Together--Rev. Jimmy Only and Rev. Chase Peeples
Acts 2:14-18, 37-47

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost, October 12, 2003
Rock Star--Rev. Chase Peeples
2 Samuel 12:1-13

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, October 5, 2003
World Communion Sunday
Gather at the Table--Rev. Jimmy Only
Luke 23:13-20

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 28, 2003
Artificial Turf--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 9:38-41

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 21, 2003
The 7th Inning Stretch--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 6:30-34, 45-47

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 14, 2003
Seeing Jesus--Rev. Chase Peeples
Matthew 25:31-46

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost, September 7, 2003
Walking Through--Rev. Jimmy Only
Psalm 23

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost, August 31, 2003
Childlike Faith--Rev. Jimmy Only
Matthew 18:1-4

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, August 24, 2003
The Charity of Night--Rev. Jimmy Only
John 3:1-8

Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, August 17, 2003
Forgiveness and Freedom--Rev. Jimmy Only
Matthew 18:15-22

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost, August 10, 2003
Holy Ground--Rev. Jimmy Only
Exodus 3:1-12

Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, August 3, 2003
Wonder Bread--Rev. Chase Peeples
John 6:24-35

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 27, 2003
Divine Dimensions--Rev. Jimmy Only
Ephesians 3:14-21

Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, July 20, 2003
Habitat for Divinity--Rev. Chase Peeples
2 Samuel 7:1-14a

Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, July 13, 2003
Branching Out--Rev. Jimmy Only
John 15:1-11

Fourth Sunday After Pentecost, July 6, 2003
Great Expectations--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 6:1-13

Third Sunday After Pentecost, June 29, 2003
The Power Authority--Rev. Jimmy Only
1 Samuel 17:41-49

Second Sunday After Pentecost, June 22, 2003
Maggie Grundman Sunday
Adventures in Faith--Rev. Jimmy Only
Hebrews 11:1-12

First Sunday After Pentecost, June 15, 2003
Father's Day
Fatherhood: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly--Rev. Jimmy Only
Ephesians 6:1-4

Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2003
Christian Education Sunday/Family Sunday
Playing With Matches--Rev. Chase Peeples
Acts 2:1-13

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Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2003
Embers of Hope--Rev. Jimmy Only
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 18, 2003
Walking With God--Rev. Jimmy Only
Micah 6:6-8

Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2003
Our Many Mothers--Rev. Chase Peeples
Ruth 1:8-9, 14-17

Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2003
Doubts and Doors--Rev. Jimmy Only
John 20:19-29

Second Sunday of Easter, April 27, 2003
Bible Dedication Sunday
The Good Book--Rev. Jimmy Only
2 Timothy 3:10-17

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003
An Easter Cliffhanger--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 16:1-8

Palm Sunday, April 13, 2003
Is Jesus a Superhero?--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 11:1-11

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Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 30, 2003
Who is This Guy?--Rev. Jimmy Only
John 2:13-25

Third Sunday in Lent, March 23, 2003
Fear Itself--Rev. Chase Peeples
1 John 4:7-13

Second Sunday in Lent, March 16, 2003
War and Peace--Rev. Jimmy Only
Matthew 5:38-48

First Sunday in Lent, March 9, 2003
Leave It Behind--Rev. Jimmy Only
Psalm 25:1-10

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The Beatitudes of Jesus

Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2003
The Poor in Spirit--Rev. Jimmy Only
Matthew 5:3

Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Blessed are the Meek...Blessed are the Mourners--Rev. Chase Peeples
Luke 4:14-21; Matthew 5:4-5

Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Blessed are the Merciful--Rev. Jimmy Only
Matthew 5:7

Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Blessed are the Pure in Heart--Rev. Chase Peeples
Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 5:8

Wednesday, April 2, 2003
Blessed are the Peacemakers--Rev. Jimmy Only
Esther 9:11-15; Matthew 5:9

Wednesday, April 9, 2003
The Prophets of Righteousness--Rev. Jimmy Only
Matthew 5:6, 10-12

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Eighth Sunday After Epiphany, March 2, 2003
Baby Steps--Rev. Jimmy Only
Proverbs 22:6

Seventh Sunday After Epiphany, February 23, 2003
True Strength and True Weakness--Rev. Chase Peeples
2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany, February 16, 2003
Aging Well--Rev. Jimmy Only
2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, February 9, 2003
The State of the Church 2003--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 4:26-29

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany, February 2, 2003
The Wounded Healer--Rev. Jimmy Only
Luke 4:16-21

Third Sunday After Epiphany, January 26, 2003
The God of Second Chances--Rev. Jimmy Only
Jonah 3:1-10

Second Sunday After Epiphany, January 19, 2003
Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday
The Race of Life--Rev. Jimmy Only
Hebrews 12:1-2

First Sunday After Epiphany, January 12, 2003
Moments of Clarity--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 1:4-11

Epiphany Sunday, January 5, 2003
Light and Darkness--Rev. Chase Peeples
Matthew 2:1-12

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First Sunday of Christmas, December 29, 2002
Beginnings--Rev. Jimmy Only
Genesis 1:24-31

Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 2002
Saying "Yes" to Christmas--Rev. Jimmy Only
Luke 2:1-20

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Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2002
Who Are Your Angels?--Rev. Jimmy Only
Luke 1:26-37

Third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2002
The Call of Christmas--Rev. Chase Peeples
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2002
Waiting and Watching--Rev. Jimmy Only
Isaiah 64:1-9

First Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2002
Sleepers Awake--Rev. Jimmy Only
Mark 13:28-37

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