Sermon: Sunday, March 31, 2013: Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day

Texts: Acts 10:34-43 + Psalm 118:1-2,14-24 + 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 + Luke 24:1-12 In the name of Jesus, our life, and life abundant. Earlier this past week I found myself downtown for a rally and a planned civil disobedience action in response to the city’s decision to close over fifty of the district’s schools. I … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, March 31, 2013: Resurrection of Our Lord, Easter Day →

Sermon: Sunday, January 27, 2013: Third Sunday after Epiphany

Texts: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 • Psalm 19 • 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a • Luke 4:14-21 It’s been almost a week since the President’s Second Inaugural Address, and pundits are still talking about it. Some are saying that the President is finally coming out as a liberal. Some are saying the President’s agenda has been, and remains, staunchly centrist. … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 27, 2013: Third Sunday after Epiphany →

Sermon: Sunday, November 20, 2011: Reign of God/Christ the King: God’s Politics–“Election Day”

Texts: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 and Psalm 95:1-7a • Ephesians 1:15-23 • Matthew 25:31-46 It’s been six weeks now that we’ve been talking about God and politics, and I know from the varied questions and comments I’ve received that, for some of you, this has been a strong affirmation of your conviction that Christian faith calls … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 20, 2011: Reign of God/Christ the King: God’s Politics–“Election Day” →