Texts: Isaiah 42:1-9 ; Acts 10:34-43 ; Matthew 3:13-17   Grace and Peace be with you, Beloved of God, called in righteousness and kept by the hand of God. Amen. Here’s an interesting little factoid: the words for “mother” are remarkably similar almost anywhere you go in the world. English-speaking children and Spanish-speaking children say … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 13, 2008, Baptism of Our Lord →

Texts: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12   Grace and peace be with you my brothers and sisters, in the name of Christ, the dominion of heaven come near. Amen. Just over 400 years ago a play premiered at Middle Temple Hall in London. It was a comedy of mistaken identities and … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 6, 2008, The Epiphany of Our Lord →

Texts: Isaiah 62:6-12 ; Psalm 97 ; Titus 3:4-7 ; Luke 2:8-20   Grace and peace be with you, brothers and sisters and bearers of the God made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. A doctor, a journalist and a pastor walk into a bar. They haven’t been all together in one place in … Continue reading Sermon: Tuesday, December 25, 2007. Christmas Day →