Texts: Deuteronomy 11:18-21,26-28  ;  Psalm 31:1-5,19-24  ;  Romans 1:16-17,3:22b-31  ;  Matthew 7:21-29   In the name of Jesus, who has claimed us in promise. Amen. If a stranger came to your home and inspected your front door, what would they learn about you? I’m not asking here what someone would learn by rifling through your … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, June 1, 2008: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 9 →

Texts: Isaiah 49:8-16a  ;  Psalm 131  ;  1 Corinthians 4:1-5  ;  Matthew 6:24-34   I’m going to ask you to do something together, to practice something. I’d like you to close your eyes for a moment. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Breathe in slowly through your nose or, if the pollen count … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 25, 2008: Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 8 →

Texts: Genesis 1:1-2:4a  ;  Psalm 8  ;  2 Corinthians 13:11-13  ;  Matthew 28:16-20   The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. This morning we have a unique occurrence in the calendar of the Christian year, because this morning is … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 18, 2008: The Holy Trinity →