Sermon: Sunday, March 17, 2013: Fifth Sunday of Lent

Texts: Isaiah 43:16-21 + Psalm 126 + Philippians 3:4b-14 + John 12:1-8 File it under “weirdest dinner party ever.” The story begins, “six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him.” We’ve all had friends over for … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, March 17, 2013: Fifth Sunday of Lent →

Sermon: Sunday, February 24, 2013: Second Sunday of Lent

Texts: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 + Psalm 27 + Philippians 3:17--4:1 + Luke 13:31-35 If you were here last week, you’ll remember that I’ve fashioned myself a professor of sorts for these Sundays in Lent leaning into Holy Week and the Three Days that precede the festival of the resurrection at Easter. This morning I want to … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, February 24, 2013: Second Sunday of Lent →