Texts: 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16  ;  Luke 1:47-55  ;  Romans 16:25-27  ;  Luke 1:26-38   God who is coming, God on whom we wait, have mercy on us. Amen. On September 11, 2001 most of the United States, and much of the world, was glued to its television sets. I remember where I was when I … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, December 21, 2008: Fourth Sunday of Advent →

Texts: Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11  ;  Psalm 126  ;  1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  ;  John 1:6-8,19-28   Grace and peace be with you, called to be prophets of God’s good news. Amen. Paul writes in his letter to the Thessalonians, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, December 14, 2008: Third Sunday of Advent →