Sermons, Messages, and other Writings by the Rev. Erik Christensen
As the new life first discovered at the empty tomb pivots toward the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we are being reminded over and over again that resurrection always goes hand in hand with reconciliation, that the Holy Spirit cannot bear segregation.
Texts: Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31 + Psalm 8 + Romans 5:1-5 + John 16:12-15 Preaching on the Sunday the church commemorates as the festival of the Holy Trinity is full of traps for the preacher, or so I am told. “Don’t preach doctrine,” I’m advised. No one wants to hear a sermon on doctrine, especially the doctrine … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 26, 2013: The Holy Trinity
Texts: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 and Psalm 48 • 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 • Mark 6:1-13 (Preached at Episcopal Church of the Advent, Logan Square, on the annual occasion of our ecumenical summer worship service.) In the name of Christ, our sovereign. Amen. It’s good to be together this morning. Our congregations have been sharing mission and ministry for decades … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, July 8, 2012: “A Game of Thrones; Act 2, Scene 1 — Flesh & Bone”
By Proclamation 