With so many voices screaming at us each day, it is important to listen for the voice of our shepherd. How do we train ourselves to hear our shepherd’s voice? Immersing yourself in the place where you can clearly hear the voice is one of the first ways. How else? Listen and find out why.
In his “Swan Song” message as McLeod’s Stated Supply Pastor, Rev. Huggins shared this with McLeod: “You are the Church” – He shared about how he came so McLeod and how he sees the Church family here moving forward following his departure.
Dick shared a message based on a lecture he had from a prominent minister in his history. Hear how the “stuff” that happens in churches applies to our lives and our religious lives.
A trip to Jerusalem where he saw the site of the Cross, and the brutality shown to Christ helped Dick craft this message. In this Easter message, Dick outlines the importance of what came after the resurrection and why it is more important than a hole in the ground where a cross once stood.
In this sermon in the series of Pastors that enriched his faith, Rev. Huggins reflects on the impact that Dr. Peter Marshall had on his ministry. From his calling to the New York Ave. Presbyterian Church, to his position as Clergy for the Senate, his influence weighed on Dick’s path as a Presbyterian Pastor.
From the influence of George Buttrick, Rev. Huggins had Paul Scherer as a professor. Rev. Huggins gave a message as a student before Scherer where Scherer commented “you could preach the yellow pages effectively, but that was no sermon.” This Lutheran preacher had a distinct impact on Dick.
Continuing the series on Pastors that shaped his ministry, Rev. Huggins shared how Conrad “Connie” Steinbrenner helped grow Dick’s faith. From high school through college, marriage, and life, Connie helped Dick down his own faith journey.
With the confession that he is a product of the Social Gospel of the 20th Century, Rev. Huggins shared this message about the interpretation of the Bible as it applies to our modern society. Listen and share today!
An early theologian and priest in Germany, the writings and teachings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer helped to shape the faith of Rev. Huggins. As much a history lesson as a sermon, this message provides a glimpse into this influential figure in Dick’s early direction.
A discussion with an old friend, and a reflection on many years in the ministry leads to this message. There isn’t always a perfect mold for what determines a good Christian.