Texts: Isaiah 40:21-31 • Psalm 147:1-11, 20c • 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 • Mark 1:29-39 It’s hard for us to remember, when we gather in such a beautiful, majestic sanctuary that for the first three centuries of the church, we Christians met for worship in people’s homes. In fact, the oldest known site of Christian worship, … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, February 5, 2012: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Sermon: Sunday, January 29, 2012: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Texts: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 • Psalm 111 • 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 • Mark 1:21-28 I have climbed up into the pulpit this morning to preach on a topic that is near and dear to many of us, and that subject is toilet paper and the church. This is an indelicate conversation, so I will try and … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 29, 2012: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Sermon: Sunday, January 22, 2012: Third Sunday after Epiphany
Texts: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 • Psalm 62:5-12 • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 • Mark 1:14-20 A couple weeks ago I mentioned the fact that I’ve worked in a variety of group homes and other residential settings for youth and adults with cognitive, emotional or developmental difficulties. Here’s a story from one of them, where I worked … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 22, 2012: Third Sunday after Epiphany
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