Sermons
Recovery of the Nonconformed Vision
Speaker: Melvin D. Schmidt
I have a long history with “nonconformity.” First of all, I grew up in a Mennonite community where this word was never heard, but then, as a ninth grader, I […]
From Despair To Hope
Speaker: Gabriel Elsner
It was mid-summer 2010 as I blankly stared at my computer screen at the office. My eyes moved lazily from one side of the screen to the next, but there […]
Making A Choice
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
We are practically knee-deep in the Sermon on the Mount. This year, every Sunday in the month of February we get another reading from Jesus’ famous sermon. As a Mennonite […]
Salty Life, Beautiful Light
Speaker: Michelle Burkholder
I love cilantro. I realize it is a flavor that is hit or miss with people – there are those of us who think cilantro could enhance the flavor of […]
The Foolish Walk
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
We are now one month into the 12 scripture project here at Hyattsville Mennonite. This year as a congregation we are trying new ways of interacting with scripture. So far […]
Without Compulsion
Speaker: Michelle Burkholder
Today we worship around a common theme with other Anabaptists around the world on what the Mennonite World Conference has supported as World Fellowship Sunday. The theme for this year’s […]
The Suffering Servant
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
YHWH says – “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight. I have endowed you with my Spirit that you may bring true justice […]
Immanuel In Distress
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
The Lord be with you. (and also with you.) God is with us in this season and every season. But in these short days and long nights, it is especially […]
Come Unto Me
Speaker: Michelle Burkholder
On this the fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of joy and we begin the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Since the weather prevented us from being […]
The Mysterious Blessing of Life
Speaker: Boris Ozuna
This week I struggled in trying to put all my thoughts in order. Last time when I stood here and brought the message, I had it clear: “I’m going to […]