Sermon: Sunday, May 18, 2014: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Texts: Acts 7:55-60  +  Ps. 31:1-5,15-16  +  1 Peter 2:2-10  +  John 14:1-14 This past week turned out nothing like I’d thought it would. I was supposed to be out-of-town through Thursday, but when a death in the family made it impossible for the keynote presenter to be present at the retreat I’ve been planning … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 18, 2014: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Sunday, April 27, 2014: Second Sunday of Easter

Texts: Acts 2:14a,22-32  +  Psalm 16  +  1 Peter 1:3-9  +  John 20:19-31 “When it was evening on that day…” (John 20:19) Do you remember that day? That O Happy Day? I remember that day last week.  My heart is still singing and my mind is still reeling from that day. This house was rocking … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 27, 2014: Second Sunday of Easter

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