Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7  •  Psalm 96  •  Titus 2:11-14  •  Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)   Grace and peace to you, sisters and brothers, on this day, the day of our Lord Jesus’ coming into the world. Amen. “In those days…” our gospel begins, setting the stage for the miraculous event that is about to occur. “In … Continue reading Sermon: Thursday, December 24, 2009: Nativity of Our Lord – Christmas Eve →

Text: Micah 5:2-5a   When you’ve moved as many times as I have – eight times since I left college almost fifteen years ago – you have plenty of occasion to think about the stuff you keep in your house. And when you’ve been to school for as long as I have – long enough … Continue reading Homily: Wednesday, December 23, 2009: Advent Vespers →

Texts: Micah 5:2-5a  •  Luke 1:46b-55 •  Hebrews 10:5-10  •  Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)   Grace and peace be with you all, in the name of our coming Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. My subject for the morning is: the will of God. In this sermon we shall explore the extent to which God’s will is discernable, … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, December 20, 2009: Fourth Sunday of Advent →