Sermon, Jan 27, 2019 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31a – Members of the Body Luke 4: 14-21 – Jesus in the synagogue at Nazareth “Living in the light – As One Body” Come into the garden of God, for there you … Continue reading →
Sermon, Jan. 20, 2019 “Living in the Light – Spiritual Gifts” 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 – Spiritual Gifts John 2: 1-11 – The Wedding at Cana Living in the Light is like being bathed with the light of God upon our … Continue reading →
Sermon, January 13, 2019 Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 Acts 8:14-17 “Living in the Light begins with Living Water” To live in the light of Christ is our calling in this season of Epiphany. Baptized with living water is our first-gift from … Continue reading →
Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2: 1-12 “Shimmering Hope” It happened, of course, not in a good and happy time, but in Herod’s time, a time of great injustice, and great suffering. Brutal King Herod, after all, was that most dangerous kind … Continue reading →
Advent IV, December 23, 2018 Luke 1:39-56 “Blessed are we who Believe” In the New Testament, there are these two equally obscure women, Elizabeth and Mary—one quite old and barren, the other little more than a child around thirteen—who are … Continue reading →
3rd Sunday of Advent – “Heaven is Singing” Isaiah 12: 2-6 Philippians 4: 4-7 December 16, 2018 Well, with Christmas nearly here, there is probably not one among us whose thoughts don’t stray towards Bethlehem with wonder in our thoughts. … Continue reading →
Sermon for Advent II – “Walking in the Wilderness” Luke 3:2-6 Luke 1: 26-33 It seems to be a long walk in the wilderness from the days of John preparing a way for the Lord; a long walk in the … Continue reading →
Luke 21:25-31 “Why Now?” So, why now are we reading about end-times at the beginning of Advent. The lectionary is very mysterious to me many times. Where is the hope? Oh, Advent is about waiting for Jesus to come; whether … Continue reading →
John 18: 33-37 “A Wise Reign” To suggest that Christ was royalty begets the question of paradox; ie, contrary statements. The language of scripture suggests that the reign of Christ is political and yet Christ wasn’t interested in politics. There … Continue reading →
Sermon, Nov. 4, 2018 “The Saints Give Us Security” As many of our saints that have brought us to the faith are now passed on to their glory; I realize the sorrow at this moment that may be in your … Continue reading →