Sermon: Sunday, April 21, 2013: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Texts:   Acts 9:36-43  +  Psalm 23  +  Revelation 7:9-17  +  John 10:22-30 Apostles act. That’s what the stories keep showing us, over and over, throughout the season of Easter.  Apostles, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost, acting in the powerful name of Jesus, are saying and doing what … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, April 21, 2013: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sermon: Sunday, January 29, 2012: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Texts:  Deuteronomy 18:15-20  •   Psalm 111  •   1 Corinthians 8:1-13  •   Mark 1:21-28 I have climbed up into the pulpit this morning to preach on a topic that is near and dear to many of us, and that subject is toilet paper and the church. This is an indelicate conversation, so I will try and … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, January 29, 2012: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany