Texts: Acts 16:9-15 + Psalm 67 + Revelation 21:10,22 -- 22:5 + John 14:23-29 Apostles act, and it’s generally not in the temple, but out in the world. You know I’m not one of those preachers who begins every sermon with a joke, but I’ve got one for you this morning that some of you … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 5, 2013: Sixth Sunday in Easter
Sermon: Sunday, April 28, 2013: Fifth Sunday ofEaster
Texts: Acts 11:1-18 + Psalm 148 + Revelation 21:1-6 + John 13:31-35 Apostles dream, and then they act. This passage from Acts stirred up some lively debate among the pastors with whom I gather each Tuesday morning to study the scriptures in preparation for preaching. There was some concern that the story is too bizarre, … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 28, 2013: Fifth Sunday ofEaster
Sermon: Sunday, April 21, 2013: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Texts: Acts 9:36-43 + Psalm 23 + Revelation 7:9-17 + John 10:22-30 Apostles act. That’s what the stories keep showing us, over and over, throughout the season of Easter. Apostles, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost, acting in the powerful name of Jesus, are saying and doing what … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 21, 2013: Fourth Sunday of Easter
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