Sermon: Sunday, January 19, 2014: Second Sunday after Epiphany

Texts:  Isaiah 49:1-7  +  Psalm 40:1-11  +  1 Corinthians 1:1-9  +  John 1:29-42 Over the past week we in the office, and many of you as well, have been busily preparing the annual book of reports on the ministry of this congregation which you’ll receive next week at the annual meeting.  The book of reports … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 19, 2014: Second Sunday after Epiphany

Sermon: Sunday, January 5, 2014: Epiphany of the Lord (transferred)

Texts: Isaiah 60:1-6  +  Psalm 72:1-7,10-14  +  Ephesians 3:1-12  +  Matthew 2:1-12 I told you last Sunday that my family took in a movie together over the holidays.  Well, later that day Kerry and I returned to the theater, but this time just the two of us, to see 12 Years of Slave at the … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 5, 2014: Epiphany of the Lord (transferred)

Sermon: Sunday, February 3, 2013: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Texts: Jeremiah 1:4-10  +  Psalm 71:1-6  +  1 Corinthians 13:1-13  +  Luke 4:21-30 So, let’s quickly get caught up. If you weren’t here last week, here’s what you missed. Jesus, having returned from the wilderness where he was tempted by the devil for forty days, begins his public ministry with a preaching tour throughout Galilee. … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, February 3, 2013: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany