Texts: Isaiah 11:1-10 ; Psalm 72:1-7,18-19 ; Romans 15:4-13 ; Matthew 3:1-12   Grace and peace be with you my brothers and sisters in the name of our God who has prepared a way home for us in the wilderness. Amen. If you’ve scanned the front of your bulletin you’ve noticed that among the commemorations … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, December 9, 2007. Second Sunday of Advent →

Text: Matthew 24:36-44   In the name of Jesus, the light of the world. Amen. My parents, my college roommates, anyone I’ve ever shared a home with will tell you. I love to sleep. I am a championship sleeper. I can sleep on subway cars, in crowded waiting rooms. I can sleep sitting up. I … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, December 2, 2007. First Sunday of Advent →

Text: Luke 23: 33-43   Grace and peace be with you my sisters and brothers, in the name of Jesus, Lord of All. Amen. There is an image associated with New Year’s Eve that I remember seeing more often as a child than I do these days, though I may just not be paying close … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 25, 2007. Christ the King / Reign of God Sunday →