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
Tag: Acts of the Apostles
Sermon: Sunday, May 19, 2013: Day of Pentecost
Texts: Acts 2:1-21 + Psalm 104:24-34,35b + Romans 8:14-17 + John 14:8-17,25-27 A little over a week ago, Kerry and I were in Nashville, Tennessee to see my eldest god-daughter, Katie Russell, graduate from seminary at Vanderbilt Divinity School. You can imagine that for a preacher and pastor like myself, there’s a special pride in … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 19, 2013: Day of Pentecost
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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