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 →

Sermon: Sunday, June 16, 2013: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Texts: 1 Kings 21:1-21a + Psalm 5:1-8 + Galatians 2:15-21 + Luke 7:36-8:3 Not quite two months ago, in the capital city of Bangladesh, an eight-story building collapsed killing over 1,100 people, and injuring an additional 2,500. The building housed a garment factory, one of many in Bangladesh which pays some of the lowest wages … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, June 16, 2013: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost →

Sermon: Sunday, April 7, 2013: Second Sunday of Easter

Texts: Acts 5:27-32 + Psalm 150 + Revelation 1:4-8 + John 20:19-31 The preacher has some choices to make during the season of Easter, a season of 50 days, seven Sundays and then the festival of Pentecost. You’ll have noticed that our readings are a little different than usual. Instead of the first reading coming … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 7, 2013: Second Sunday of Easter →