Sermon: Sunday, December 30, 2012: First Sunday after Christmas Day

Texts: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 • Psalm 148 • Colossians 3:12-17 • Luke 2:41-52 In his video commentary introducing the bible study series Manna and Mercy, Alan Storey, a Methodist pastor from South Africa, presents the story of another young pastor, Dave, and the lesson his son taught him about what happens when people lose their Jesus. This … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, December 30, 2012: First Sunday after Christmas Day →

Sermon: Tuesday, December 25, 2012: Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Day

Texts: Isaiah 52:7-10 + Psalm 98 + Hebrews 1:1-12 + John 1:1-14 The Church seems to have its clocks set perennially about four to six weeks ahead. Even as we gather this morning, the world is already moving on from its celebration of Christmas and preparing for New Year’s Eve parties and the start of … Continue reading Sermon: Tuesday, December 25, 2012: Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Day →

Sermon: Monday, December 24, 2012: Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve

Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7 + Psalm 96 + Titus 2:11-14 + Luke 2:1-20 Our worlds begin and end when a child is born. It seems dangerous to say anything about the end of the world after the Mayan apocalypse, scheduled for last Friday, failed to produce anything too spectacular. I saw an editorial comic on … Continue reading Sermon: Monday, December 24, 2012: Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve →