Texts: Jonah 3:1-5,10  ;  Psalm 62:5-12  ;  1 Corinthians 7:29-31  ;  Mark 1:14-20   During my last year of college I spent my Saturday mornings working at a group home for boys with emotional or behavioral concerns – kids who’d been removed from home and school because of violent or disruptive behavior. There were only … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 25, 2009: 3rd Sunday after Epiphany →

Text: John 1:43-51   In the name of Jesus, Amen. By now you can tell that I have very little by way of a speaking voice. I’ve caught the thing that’s been making the rounds. My doctor has diagnosed it as viral bronchitis, which means there’s very little to be done other than treat the … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 18, 2009: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany →

Text: Matthew 2:1-12   The blessings of our God, whose Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Amen. I was in getting my shoes shined yesterday before presiding at a wedding, and I struck up a conversation with the shop owner. “So, you busy these days?” “Yeah, lots of … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 4, 2009: Epiphany of the Lord (transferred) →