At the First Congregational Church of Reading, the sermon is a weekly message from the Bible that seeks to connect its timeless message to the issues we confront today in our modern world. We often follow what is known as the New Common Lectionary—a selection of scripture passages that echo the theme or season of the Christian year. This pattern of preaching is followed by many historic Protestant churches. The sermons are posted here for your reflection and nurture. We hope you find them helpful!

Date Sermon Preacher
1/27/08 Adaptive Churches in a Changing World-part 3 Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
1/20/08 Adaptive Churches in a Changing World-part 2 Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
1/13/08 Adaptive Churches in a Changing World-part 1 Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
10/14/07 Weren't there ten? Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
  Only Sinners Welcome Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
  Heartfelt Prayer Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
9/23/07 A Really Nice Bunch of People Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
9/9/07 The Fellowship of the Reconciled Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
7/8/07 Instant God Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
7/1/07 Resident Aliens Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
6/10/07 Faithfulness is Success Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
6/3/07 God in Three Person, Blessed Trinity Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
5/27/07 They're Drunk Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
5/13/07 The Paradox of Parenting Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth
5/6/07 What's New Rev. Dr. Norman Bendroth