From the Pastor

From our Pastor

James Hodsden: pastor@ardmorepres.org

See below for links to sermon audios.

In 2007, the Ardmore Presbyterian Church celebrated it's centennial. Looking over the history of our congregation, God has certainly blessed us. We have many gifts and talents, and we have a responsibility to be good stewards of what God has given. As I have thought and prayed about the future of our ministry together, I'd like to share a few ideas. These might be called touchstones for ministry. They are reference points as we evaluate what we do as a congregation.

TOUCHSTONES FOR MINISTRY

The Lordship of Jesus Christ and the authority of the Scriptures remain at the center of who we are as Christians.
We must understand the Church first and last as a worshipping community. We offer our best to God in worship, and we encourage others to do the same.
Worship is never complete until we are moved into the world in witness and compassion. An active spiritual life is revealed in the mission of the church. The People of God are a people on the move.
Being the body of Christ, each of us is a member. Everyone has a role to play and a responsibility to help the church fulfill her calling.
All of us are sinners, saved only by the grace of God in Jesus Christ. Good discipleship means humility and an openness to loving accountability.
Conflict, although inevitable, is not evil. Every disagreement is an opportunity for all sides to show the love of Christ. We strive to speak the truth in love even when it is inconvenient. Matthew 18 provides a healthy model for dealing with conflict.
Holding closely to the truth of God’s Word, the church should provide a safe environment to ask difficult questions. We seek to apply the lessons of faith to our lives.
The burden of proof always lies with the person wishing to change the status quo. “We have always done it that way” is a legitimate answer. However, that sentence is the beginning of a conversation and not the end.
Decisions about the use of facilities, resources, and talents are based upon our calling as a church. Our preference is for sustainable ministries which demonstrate our love of God and our love of neighbor.
Jesus Christ is risen, and he is Lord. His claim on our lives is complete. Discipleship is not a game, a hobby or a past-time. The life of faith is not for the faint-hearted.

Sermon Audios:

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Sunday, 6/6/10 "Dead Man Talking"
1 Kings 17:17-24; Luke 7:11-17
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 5/30/10 "Creative Invitation"
Proverbs 8:22-31; Romans 5:1-11
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 5/23/10 "One Language"
Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 5/16/10 "My Witnesses"
Matthew 5:3-12; Acts 1:1-11
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 5/2/10 "Hinderance and Hiding"
Revelation 21:1-6; Acts 11:1-18
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 4/25/10 "Rejoining the Saints and Widows"
John 10:22-30; Acts 9:31-43
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 4/11/10 "My Lord And My God"
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 4/4/10 "Looking for the Living Among the Dead " Easter Sunday
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 3/28/10 "Were You There: Caiaphas? " Luke 19:28-40; John 11:45-53
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 3/14/10 "Working Like a Slave" Exodus 20:1-17; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 3/7/10 "Money for Nothing " Isaiah 55:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 2/28/10 "Abram Believed the Lord" Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Philippians 3:14-4:1
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 2/14/10 "Speaking Without Thinking" Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-36
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 1/31/10 "Hometown Prophet"
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 1/10/10 "A Different Magi" Luke 3:15-22; Acts 8:4-17
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 1/3/10 "Epiphany" Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 1/3/10 "Sentinel" Nan Clarke ordination and installation
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 12/24/09 "Fear Not" Christmas Meditation
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 12/20/09 "For Us a Child is Born" Isaiah 9:2-7; John 1:1-14
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 12/13/09 "Blessed is the One Who Believes" Micah 5:2-5; Luke 1:39-55
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 12/6/09 "Children of Stone" Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-18
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 11/29/09 "The Waiting Game" Jeremiah 33:14-16; I Thessalonians 3:9-13
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 11/15/09 "Keep Awake" Daniel 12:1-3; Mark 13:24-32
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 11/8/09 "Blessed to Be a Blessing" I Kings 17:8-16; Mark 12:38-44
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 11/1/09 "Unbind Him and Let Him Go" Deut 6:1-9; John 11:32-44
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 10/25/09 "Let Me See Again" Jeremiah 31:7-9; Mark 10:46-52
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 10/18/09 "Noble Prize" Isaiah 53:4-12; Mark 10:35-45
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 10/11/09 "Lacking One Thing" Amos 5:4-15; Mark 10:17-31
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 10/4/09 "Let the Children Come" Genesis 2:18-24; Mark 10:13-16
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 9/20/09 "A Peaceable Wisdom" Proverbs 1:20-33; James 3:13-4:3
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 9/13/09 "House of Straw?" Proverbs 22:1-23; James 2:1-17
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 8/23/09 "Ready to Proclaim" Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Ephesians 6:10-20
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

Sunday, 8/16/09 "Redeem the Time" Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:6-21
preached by James Hodsden, Senior Pastor

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