Texts:  1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)  •   Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18  •   1 Corinthians 6:12-20  •   John 1:43-51 Here’s a rhetorical question, one to which I think I already know the answer. Have any of you ever felt embarrassed by the church, or like you had to apologize for being a Christian? I have. Plenty of times, … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 15, 2012: Second Sunday after Epiphany →

Texts:  Genesis 1:1-5  •   Psalm 29  •   Acts 19:1-7  •   Mark 1:4-11 I’d like you to try something out with me this morning, a guided visualization. If you will, close your eyes and clear your head. Imagine only darkness, inky blackness to every margin of your mind. As you usher any remaining thoughts from your … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 8, 2012: Baptism of Our Lord →