Texts: Mark 11:1-11  ;  Isaiah 50:4-9a  ;  Psalm 31:9-16  ;  Philippians 2:5-11  ;  Mark 14:1-15:47 What have we just heard? We began with the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. We ended with the story of his crucifixion, death and burial. Palm Sunday begins with Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and with … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 5, 2009: Palm Sunday / Passion Sunday →

Texts: Jeremiah 31:31-34  ;  Psalm 51:1-12  ;  Hebrews 5:5-10  ;  John 12:20-33 A couple weeks ago I went with an interfaith group of clergy up to the Sandhill Farm in Prairie Crossing, up near Grayslake north of Mundelein. We went as part of an ongoing study group hosted by Faith in Place, the interfaith environmental … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, March 29, 2009: Fifth Sunday in Lent →

Texts: Numbers 21:4-9  ;  Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22  ;  Ephesians 2:1-10  ;  John 3:14-21 Grace and peace to you, my sisters and brothers, in Christ Jesus into whose death and life we have been baptized. Amen. I want to begin with a welcome to all our visitors this morning, and especially the family and friends of … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, March 22, 2009: Fourth Sunday in Lent →