Sermon: Saturday, December 24, 2011: Nativity of Our Lord 1–Christmas Eve

Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7 • Psalm 96 • Titus 2:11-14 • Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) Welcome friends to this Christmas Eve, a night filled with traditions at the end of a season steeped in traditions. Black Fridays have been survived. Cookies have been baked. Trees have been trimmed. Presents have been bought. Office parties have been endured. … Continue reading Sermon: Saturday, December 24, 2011: Nativity of Our Lord 1–Christmas Eve →

Sermon: Sunday, December 18, 2011: Fourth Sunday of Advent: “New and Improved–Gift-Wrapping Free!”

Texts: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 • Luke 1:46b-55 • Romans 16:25-27 • Luke 1:26-38 A little over nine years ago my father and I went backpacking for a week in Pennsylvania along the Appalachian Trail. Neither of us are what you would call experienced hikers or seasoned outdoorsmen. For that matter, neither of us … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, December 18, 2011: Fourth Sunday of Advent: “New and Improved–Gift-Wrapping Free!” →

Sermon: Sunday, December 11, 2011: Third Sunday of Advent: “New and Improved–Batteries Included”

Texts: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 • Psalm 126 • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 • John 1:6-8, 19-28 Help me out here for a minute. We’re going to play a game of free-association. When I say “John the Baptist” what comes to your mind? (The assembly is invited and encouraged to call out words, phrases and images … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, December 11, 2011: Third Sunday of Advent: “New and Improved–Batteries Included” →