Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16   A staple plot device of many an action/adventure movie is the “bearer bond.” In the make-believe worlds of Hollywood cops and robbers, there are stacks of “bearer negotiable promissory notes” being stored in locked vaults which could be cashed in by anyone in possession of said notes. This device has been … Continue reading Homily: Wednesday, December 2, 2009: Advent Vespers →

Texts: Jeremiah 33:14-16  •  Psalm 25:1-10  •  1 Thessalonians 3:9-13  •  Luke 21:25-36   “In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 29, 2009: First Sunday of Advent →

Texts: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14  •  Psalm 93  •  Revelation 1:4b-8  •  John 18:33-37   So the first thing I need to do is to make a disclaimer. Whether you know it or not, my job is to get you in trouble. Maybe you don’t remember that part of my letter of call, but it’s in … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 22, 2009: Christ the King →