Sermon: Sunday, July 13, 2014: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Texts: Genesis 25:19-34  +  Psalm 119:105-112  +  Romans 8:1-11  +  Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 As we continue to work our way through the book of Genesis this summer, this morning’s tale begins with rather ominous words. We left off last week with Abraham’s servant being sent to find a wife for his son, Isaac. This week that … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, July 13, 2014: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Sunday, June 23, 2013: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Texts: 1 Kings 19:1-15a  +  Psalms 42 & 43  +  Galatians 3:23-29  +  Luke 8:26-39 Throughout the summer we’ve been enrolled in what I’ve been calling “A School for Prophets,” following the stories from Hebrew scripture of the prophets of Israel.  Within this series, for the last few weeks, we’ve been focusing specifically on the … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, June 23, 2013: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Sermon: Wednesday, December 19, 2012: “Fear Not! Advent Worship Nearing the Longest Night”

Texts:  Isaiah 12:2-6  +  Luke 1:5-25  +  Luke 1:26-38  +  Matthew 1:18-25  +  Isaiah 43:1-7,15-21 What might you do if you weren’t afraid?   Would you quit your job? Would you ask him out? Would you insist, “Stop. No more!” Would you tell the truth? Would you finally say, “I love you.”   What might … Continue reading Sermon: Wednesday, December 19, 2012: “Fear Not! Advent Worship Nearing the Longest Night”