Posted on Sun 19 June 2016 in misc •
Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39
Most weeks it might feel strange to stand up here and preach on a Gospel text that talks about demons.
But after the horrific event in Orlando last Sunday, and the week of media coverage…after imagining the pain inflicted on so many families …
Continue readingPosted on Sun 12 June 2016 in misc •
2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15; Psalm 32; Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3
“Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” (2Samuel 12.7 NRSV)
This ‘Jerry Springer’-style reveal is from our first reading today.
…[Summary of 2 Sam drama]…
David himself says what he deserves for …
Continue readingPosted on Sun 05 June 2016 in misc •
1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17
I have to confess that my first reaction to these two ‘raised from the dead’ stories is somewhere between unease and skepticism.
I’ve been to a lot of funerals, and I’ve never had anyone climb out …
Continue readingPosted on Sun 15 May 2016 in misc •
Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-35; Romans 8:14-17; John 14:8-17, 25-27
This may be hard to imagine if you grew up in the church, but many folks in our lives don’t have a Christian background at all. So, let’s try to imagine for a moment. Some …
Continue readingPosted on Sun 08 May 2016 in misc •
Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26
Jesus has one final prayer before he is betrayed and taken into custody. His disciples heard it, and remembered it after the resurrection.
Posted on Sun 01 May 2016 in misc •
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-2
Even Jesus had to make plans for the future.
Are you a planner? Do you like to plan things out in advance?
… living with a 3 month window for two years … not terribly easy, especially with a …
Continue readingPosted on Sun 24 April 2016 in misc •
The first version of this sermon was going to be about revolutionary love…
But:
“You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19.18 NRSV)
The majority of the ten commandments …
Continue readingPosted on Sun 17 April 2016 in misc •
Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
“How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” (John 10.24 NRSV)
Posted on Sun 10 April 2016 in misc •
Acts 9:1-6; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
This is a story about what the disciples were doing after the Resurrection.
Post Easter Sunday / Post Resurrection
Setting for third appearance
Posted on Sun 03 April 2016 in misc •
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31
I wonder if the disciples felt a little like this when Jesus appears … and of all things announces peace. Peace! Peace in the midst of danger.
They are certainly in …
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