Sermon: Sunday, March 30, 2014: Fourth Sunday in Lent

Texts: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 + Psalm 23 + Ephesians 5:8-14 + John 9:1-41 If you were here two weeks ago, you’ll remember that I spent a good bit of time in my sermon talking about the backdrop to the Gospel of John, the fact that it’s believed to have been composed near the end of … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, March 30, 2014: Fourth Sunday in Lent →

Sermon: Wednesday, March 5, 2014: Ash Wednesday

Texts: Isaiah 58:1-12 + Psalm 51:1-17 + 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 + Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 The prophet Isaiah issues a call to action, “Shout out, do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet!” (Isa. 58:1) and Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew replies, “So, whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before … Continue reading Sermon: Wednesday, March 5, 2014: Ash Wednesday →