Sermon: Sunday, April 20, 2014: The Resurrection of Our Lord

Texts: Acts 10:34-43 + Colossians 3:1-4 + Matthew 28:1-10 It might seem crazy, what I’m about to say. But I’ve seen things left for dead come back to life. I’m not talking about the Walking Dead, I’m not spouting Sci Fi. I’m talking about real, live people and places left for dead that came back … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 20, 2014: The Resurrection of Our Lord →

Sermon: Sunday, April 13, 2014: Palm Sunday

Texts: Isaiah 50:4-9a + Philippians 2:5-11 + John 12:20-43 On a morning when so much has already been different than usual — the earlier start time (ahem!), the blessing of the palm branches, the gathering with our neighbors — I feel obligated to share with you one more way that we’ve departed from the usual … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 13, 2014: Palm Sunday →

Sermon: Sunday, April 6, 2014: Fifth Sunday in Lent

Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-14 + Psalm 130 + Romans 8:6-11 + John 11:1-45 I don’t know if you’re fans of Oprah or not, in my house we pretty much are. There’s all sorts of things you can poke fun at, her singsongy way of introducing a guest (“It’s John Tra-vol-ta!), or her exuberance at distributing product … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 6, 2014: Fifth Sunday in Lent →