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Magic Or Miracle? – A Sermon On Mark 1:29-39
It’s been more than thirty years ago but I still remember the first time I ever met with a counselor. I told him about myself, what was going on in my life, and the changes I was looking for. About the second or third session he said, “Mike, you aren’t here looking to change your…
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“For My Eyes And For My Mind” – A Sermon On Luke 2:22-40
“For my eyes and for my mind.” Nearly every week for two years I heard Jimmie say those words. She was a parishioner at my previous parish. Jimmie was almost completely blind. She was confused and losing her memory. Every week her caregiver would bring Jimmie to church for the healing service. Every week she…
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Who Is Your Voice Of Authority? – A Sermon On Mark 1:21-28
What captures your attention in today’s gospel (Mark 1:21-28)? What astounds you about this story? When I hear this story my attention is almost always drawn to the man with an unclean spirit. I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what captures your attention too. It’s dramatic, sensational, and hard to ignore. But today what…
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Fishing Or Following? – A Sermon On Mark 1:14-20
“O Lord, please let me go fishing soon. Help me catch a lot of fish and one really big one.” I loved to fish when I was a kid and for a long time that was my nightly prayer. Every night I’d cast that prayer to God hoping he (back then God was a he)…
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A Blind Spot Called Nazareth – A Sermon On John 1:43-51
A couple of weeks ago Olivia, our church secretary, came into my office and said, “There’s a gentleman in the hallway who wants to talk with you.” I went out and immediately recognized him. I’ve know and helped him, or at least tried to help him, for years. He’s one of those people who when…
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Reclaiming The Kiss Of God – A Sermon On Mark 1:4-11
Today’s sermon will probably be a bit shorter than usual. Now don’t get too excited. That’s not my New Year’s resolution and it probably won’t happen next week. This week, however, I want to speak less and let the renewal of our baptismal vows speak more. It is the heart of this sermon. I don’t…
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The Grammar Of Christmas – A Sermon On John 1:1-18
I’m going to begin today’s sermon with a grammar question. Merry Christmas. But first, a little review. You remember what a noun is, right? It’s a word used to describe a person, place, or thing. And how about a verb? That’s a word used to describe an action, occurrence, or state of being. So here’s…
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Tending To The Child – A Christmas Day Sermon On Luke 2:8-20
I’m always struck by how different Christmas Day is from Christmas Eve. It’s like the difference between an introvert and an extrovert. Last night was exciting, noisy, and crowded. This morning is calm, quiet, and there aren’t many of us here. Christmas Eve pageantry has given way to Christmas Day simplicity. The candlelight of last…
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As Real As A Baby’s Cry – A Christmas Eve Sermon On Luke 2:1-20
The announcement has been made and the news delivered. Today God has come to us as a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger. (Luke 2:1-20) Emmanuel. God is with us. The angel calls this good news of great joy for all people. Not just for the shepherds but for all…
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Interrupting the Silence 