Emphasis Preaching Journal

At St. James Church, worship had a special feel to it that everyone could sense. It didn't matter whether you were a first-time worshiper or had been a member of the church for decades. Worship was at the heart of this community. Pastor Verden's sermons were always meaningful. Some were better than others, certainly, but you could tell that he knew the gospel and believed it in his heart. He was not just getting up to fill his fifteen minutes.