Rocky River Presbyterian Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, August 4, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “The Fleeing Prophet”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, July 28, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “The Master Potter.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, July 21, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Marks of a Prophet.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Guest minister, Rev. Kathy Hartzell, led worship on Sunday, July 14, 2024, where she delivered this sermon, “Shall We Dance?”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, July 7, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Nothing in Common.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, June 23, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Adversary or Friend?”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, June 16, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Son of Encouragement.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Sunday, June 2, 2024, was Youth Sunday, where our youth delivered this sermon, “Thunder is the Sound of God Bowling.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Guest Minister, Rev. Kathy Hartzell, led worship on Sunday, May 26, 2024, where she delivered this sermon, “A Journey of Believing.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 9:30am during the summer.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, May 19, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Workings of the Spirit.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, which moves to 9:30am. from next Sunday, May 26th through Sunday, September 1st.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, May 12, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “When the Lot Falls.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, May 5, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Living in Between.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, April 28, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “The Good Fight.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, April 21, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “On Being a Sheep.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, April 14, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Recognizing the Risen Jesus.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, April 7, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “The Glory of Failure.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Easter Sunday, Marchc31, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Do Not Cling.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Blessed is He.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
ransitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, March 17, 2024, the 5th Sunday of Lent, where he delivered this sermon, “True Greatness.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, March 3, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Help My Unbelief.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, February 25, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Storm Clouds.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, February 18, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “The Desert.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Guest Pastor, Rev. Joyce Lawson, led worship on Sunday, February11, 2024, where she delivered this sermon, “Glimpses of God’s Glory.” Joyce is the Pastor of the United Methodist Church, Chagrin Falls and she and our Transitional Pastor, Peter Lawson switched pulpits for the day.There are two opportunities to worship with us this Ash Wednesday, February 14. The first is in our chapel at noon and the second is at 7:00pm in the sanctuary.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, February 4, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Key Players in a Miracle.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
On January 28, 2024, Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led an informal worship where breakfast was served in Fellowship Hall and delivered this sermon, “Hesitant Discipleship.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on January 21, 2024, where he delivered this sermon, “Urgent Discipleship.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on January 7, 2024, at 10:30am where he delivered this sermon, “The Boy in the Temple.”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023, at 10:30am where he delivered this sermon, “What Happened to Saint Nick?”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Our new Transitional Pastor, Rev. Peter Lawson, led worship on Sunday, September 3, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Why These Twelve?”You can also worship with us in person on Sundays, at 10:30am.
Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led his last worship service as Gap Pastor with us on Sunday, August 27, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Holy Moly: Reunited and it Feels So Good.” This was the last of his three sermons focusing on Joseph from the Hebrew Scriptures.Come worship with us in person this Sunday, September 3 at 9:30am where Rev. Peter Lawson will be leading his first service as Interim Pastor. Beginning on Sunday, September 10 the start of our worship services will return to 10:30am..
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, August 20, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Holy Moly: Making the Most.” This was the second of his three final sermons as our Gap Pastor. All will focus on Joseph and continue our summer examination of characters from the Hebrew Scriptures.In other news… we are thrilled to announce we have hired Peter J. Lawson as InterimPastor! His first day at RRPC will be Monday, August 28, and his first sermon will be Sunday, September 3, 2023.Come worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am. Through Labor Day weekend.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, August 13, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Holy Moly: Dreams and Family Strife.” This is the first of his three final sermons as our Gap Pastor. All will focus on Joseph and continue our summer examination of characters from the Hebrew Scriptures.
In other news… we are thrilled to announce we have hired Peter J. Lawson as InterimPastor! His first day at RRPC will be Monday, August 28, and his first sermon will be Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Come worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am. Through Labor Day weekend.
Guest minister, Rev. Kathy Hartzell led worship on Sunday, July 30, 2023, where she delivered this sermon, “Naomi, a Lesson in Tradition, Trust, and Love.” This was the ninth installment of our Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
In other news… we are thrilled to announce we have hired Peter J. Lawson as InterimPastor! His first day at RRPC will be Monday, August 28, and his first sermon will be Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Come worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am. Through Labor Day weekend.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, July 23, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Esther – Courage to Stand.” This was the eighth installment of his Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
In other news… we are thrilled to announce we have hired an InterimPastor! His first day at RRPC will be Monday, August 28, and his first sermon will be Sunday, September 3. In order to give him the proper time to finalize his current pastoral duties, we cannot make an official announcement just yet; but stay tuned!
Come worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, July 16, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Hannah – Getting Real in Church.” This was the seventh installment of his Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
In other news… we are thrilled to announce we have hired an InterimPastor! His first day at RRPC will be Monday, August 28, and his first sermon will be Sunday, September 3. In order to give him the proper time to finalize his current pastoral duties, we cannot make an official announcement just yet; but stay tuned!
Come worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, July 9, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Bathsheba” which was the sixth installment of his Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, July 2, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Rahab” which was the fifth installment of his Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, June 25, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Daughters of Zelophehad - Small Steps” which was the fourth installment of his Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, June 18, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Miriam” which was the third installment of his Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, June 11, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Tamar-Righting Wrongs” which was the second installment of his Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, June 4, 2023, where he delivered this sermon, “Sarah and Hager - Mixed Blessings” which was the first installment of his Summer Sermon Series “Women of the Hebrew Scriptures.”
Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Let it Fill the Entire House.”
Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Sunday, May 21, 2023, was Youth Sunday where our youth ran the entire worship service and delivered this sermon entitled, “Lenses, Filters… and a Jesus Smoothie.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, May 14, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “God’s Guiding Hand.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, May 7, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Asking the Questions.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Rev. Kathy Hartzell was our guest minister on March 26, 2023, where she delivered this sermon entitled, “Oh My!”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, April 23, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “It’s the Familiar Things.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on Sunday, April 9, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Behind Locked Doors.” And, guest musician Caden Basile (a student of George Gecik) treated us to Classical Guitar.Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led Easter Sunday worship on April 9, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Go and Tell.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led Palm Sunday worship on April 2, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Let Us Shout Hosanna.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Rev. Kathy Hartzell was our guest minister on March 26, 2023, where she delivered this sermon entitled, “Do You Believe This?” Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, the Rev. Eric Dillenbeck will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on March 19, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Di-Vision.” Also, Foggy Bottom Bluegrass Band (composed of RRPC Members) offered some special musical pieces.Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on March 5, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “God’s Redeeming Love.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on February 26, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Desert Times.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck led worship on February 19, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “god and GOD.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on February 12, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “He Went the OTHER Way.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on February 5, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Y’all are the Temple of God.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on January 29, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Blessed to be a Blessing.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on January 22, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “For What Are You Fishing?”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on January 15, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Introductions.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Our service on Epiphany, January 8, 2023, was a Family Room worship held in our Fellowship Hall where Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck delivered this sermon entitled, “Offerings to the Christ Child.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on New Years Day, January 1, 2023, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on the Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022 where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Christmas Light.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022 where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Do Not Be Afraid.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Since Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck had a previous preaching engagement, our very own, newly ordained, Rev. Kathy Hartzell lead worship on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2022 where she delivered this sermon entitled, “What Do You See?”
Our new Gap Pastor, Rev. Eric Dillenbeck lead worship on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022, where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Prepare the Way of the Lord.”Following the retirement of long-time Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, Eric will serve as our Gap Pastor until our Transitional Pastor Search Committee identifies the minister who will help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
Amber Balista, candidate for ordination, was our guest preacher on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022, where she delivered this sermon entitled, “Posture of Hope.”With the retirement of Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, we will continue to have guest preachers while our Worship Committee identifies a Gap Pastor who will hopefully be in place through Advent. In the meantime, our Transitional Pastor Search Committee is already accepting applications to fill the transitional role to help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Rev. Eric Dillenbeck was our guest preacher on Sunday, November 20, 2022 where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Return of the King.”
Ruling Elder Kathy Hartzell was our guest preacher on Sunday, November 13, 2022 where she delivered this sermon entitled, “Here Today; Gone Tomorrow.”
With the retirement of Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, we will continue to have guest preachers while our Worship Committee identifies a Gap Pastor who will hopefully be in place through Advent. In the meantime, our Transitional Pastor Search Committee is already accepting applications to fill the transitional role to help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Rev. Eric R. Dillenbeck was our guest preacher on All Saints Day, Sunday, November 6, 2022 where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Those Who Tell the Works of God.”
With the retirement of Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, we will continue to have guest preachers while our Worship Committee identifies a Gap Pastor who will hopefully be in place through Advent. In the meantime, our Transitional Pastor Search Committee is already accepting applications to fill the transitional role to help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Rev. Eric R. Dillenbeck was our guest preacher on Sunday, October 30, 2022 where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve”
With the retirement of Rev. Dr. Jon Fancher, we will continue to have guest preachers while our Worship Committee identifies a Gap Pastor who will hopefully be in place through Advent. In the meantime, our Transitional Pastor Search Committee is already accepting applications to fill the transitional role to help us decide how to evolve and identify our next Called Pastor.
You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Retired Presbyterian Minister K. Dean Myers was our guest preacher on Sunday, October 23, 2022 where he delivered this sermon entitled, “Who Is Worthy to Save Us?”
Kathy Hartzell, Ruling Elder of Rocky River Presbyterian Church, was our guest preacher on Sunday, October 16, 2022 where she delivered this sermon entitled, “Will Faith Last Longer Than Persistent Prayer?”
Join us for worship this weekend of October 2, 2022, as we celebrate World Communion Sunday and Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his final sermon as pastor of Rocky River Presbyterian Church: “Yes, They’re Sisters and Brothers.” We all wish Jon the best in his retirement and thank him for his long and faithful service.
Join us for worship this weekend of September 25, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Truly Blessed and Duly Grateful.”
Join us for worship this weekend of September 18, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Is It Gonna Be Okay?”
Join us for worship this weekend of September 11, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “What’s So Funny About Church?”
Join us for worship this weekend of September 4, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “One Labor.”
Join us for worship this weekend of August 28, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Not Commanded but Invited.”
Join us for worship this weekend of August 21, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “On a Pilgrimage to… Here.”
Join us for worship this weekend of August 14, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “What Love Looks Like.”
Join us for worship this weekend of August 7, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Undeserving, Yet Acceptable.”
Join us for worship this weekend of July 31, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Better Sharing Than Storing.”
Join us for worship this weekend of July 24, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “You’re Already Praying.”
Join us for worship this weekend of July 17, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “To Do or To Ponder”
Join us for worship this weekend of July 10, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Peter’s Boat Story.”
Join us for worship this weekend of July 3, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Speaking With Authority.”
Join us for worship this weekend of June 26, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “No Garden Without a Gardener.”
Join us for worship this Father’s Day weekend of June 19, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Silence as a Powerful Presence.” You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Join us for worship this weekend of June 12, 2022, as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “If You Have Ears.” You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Join us for worship this Sunday of Pentecost as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Sounds Like Music.” You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
This sermon presented 5/22/2022 in person and virtually presented on 5/29/ 2022.
Join us for worship this Memorial Day Weekend and the seventh Sunday of Eastertide as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Attention-Deficit Churchians.” You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 9:30am.
Join us for worship this sixth Sunday of Eastertide as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “It’s What We Do.” You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Join us for worship this fifth Sunday of Eastertide as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon “Guard & Guide,” which is based on the Twenty-Third Psalm. You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Join us for this Mother’s Day weekend as we replay a service that was first broadcast on May 10, 2020. You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Join us for a very special worship service led by our youth. You can also worship with us in person Sundays at 10:30am.
Join us for worship this second Sunday of Eastertide as Ruling Elder Kathy Hartzell fills in for pastor Jon Fancher.
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Join us as Pastor Jon Fancher leads our celebration of Easter 2021 and delivers his sermon “Open Your Eyes.”
Hear RRPC pastor Jon Fancher recall the events of the crucifixion Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Mark and reflect on how God has forgiven our sinful nature and offered us new life in raising Jesus to new life and defeating death's power.
Join us for worship as we celebrate Maundy Thursday, April 14, 2022 with Pastor Jon Fancher remembering the events of the last night of Jesus’ earthly life while observing the ancient Tenebrae Right.
Join us for worship this Palm Sunday as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon, “The Lord Needs It” which is based on Luke’s account of Jesus entering Jerusalem on the first day of His last week of earthly life.
Join us for worship this Fifth Sunday of Lent as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon, “Experiencing Reality in a Symbol” which is based on a startling act of devotion that’s found in the Gospel of John.
Join us for worship this Third Sunday of Lent as Pastor Jon Fancher’s sermon, “No Time Like the Present,” reflects on the parable in the Gospel of Luke about a fig tree in a vineyard.
Join us for worship this Second Sunday of Lent as Pastor Jon Fancher’s sermon, “Changing to Honor Tradition,” speaks about how sometimes sacred rituals, traditions and customs must be changed to address emerging human needs and announces one such change coming to our church.
Join us for worship this First Sunday of Lent as Pastor Jon Fancher’s sermon, “Tempted But Triumphant,” reflects on the story of Jesus being tempted by the devil as told in the Gospel of Luke.
As the Lenten Season begins, join us for worship this Ash Wednesday as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon, “What Do You Want With Us, Jesus?”
Join us for worship this weekend as verses 1-6 of chapter 9 in Luke’s Gospel set the stage for Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon, “Learning to Be and Do by Being and Doing.”
Join us for worship this weekend as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon, “Looking Ahead for Hints, or Looking Back for Helps?” which is based on the Old Testament story of Joseph.
Join us for worship this weekend as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon, “No ‘Insiders’ or ‘Outsiders,’” based on Luke’s Sermon on the Plain.
Join us for worship this weekend as Pastor Jon Fancher selects scripture readings that share the theme of feeling unqualified or unworthy as a basis for his sermon: “Qualified Regardless.”
Join us for worship as Ruling Elder, Kathy Hartzell fills in for Pastor Jon Fancher while he enjoys his Winter Quarter Sabbath Weekend.
Join us for worship this weekend as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon: “Better Than the Disciples” which was inspired by verses from The Gospel of Mark.
As our nation prepares to observe the federal holiday commemorating the work and sacrifices of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., join us for worship as Pastor Jon Fancher presents his sermon “Looking for Jesus in Others” which challenges us to ask whether we have been universal in our efforts toward justice and righteousness for all people.
While pastor Jon Fancher enjoys a well-deserved week of vacation, join us for worship this Sunday as elder David Hensel leads the service and elder Marc Hustek presents his sermon entitled “Chain of Love.”
Join us for worship this Sunday as we celebrate Epiphany which marks the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas.
Join us for worship this Christmas Eve as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon: “Manger Focus.”
Join us for worship this Fourth Weekend of Advent as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon: “Singing.”
Join us for worship this Third Weekend of Advent as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon: “Praying.”
Join us for worship this Second Weekend of Advent as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon: “Hoping.”
Join us for worship this First Weekend of Advent as Pastor Jon Fancher delivers his sermon: “Waiting.”
Join us for worship this Harvest Sunday weekend as verses from Ephesians set the stage for Pastor Jon Fancher’s sermon: “Who Are You Wearing?”
Join us for worship this weekend as a familiar story from the Gospel of Mark sets the stage for Pastor Jon Fancher’s sermon: “Giving Up Being a Part-Time Christian.”
Join us for worship this weekend as we observe All Saints Day and Pastor Jon Fancher deliver’s his sermon: “Always With the Lord.”
Join us for worship this weekend as Pastor Jon Fancher deliver’s his sermon: “The Discipline of Dailyness.” This is the last of a three-sermon series entitled “Becoming Richer” for the 2022 Stewardship Campaign.
Join us for worship this weekend as Pastor Jon Fancher deliver’s his sermon: “For God All Things are Possible.” This is the second of a three-sermon series entitled “Becoming Richer” for the 2022 Stewardship Campaign.
Join us for worship this weekend as Pastor Jon Fancher deliver’s his sermon: “The Great Jerusalem Offering-Off.” This is the first of a three-sermon series entitled “Becoming Richer” for the 2022 Stewardship Campaign.