Category: Sermon
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Woah To Us Who Just Want To Be Happy – A Sermon On Luke 6:17-26
I have some big problems with today’s gospel (Luke 6:17-26). I’d rather be rich than poor. I’d rather be full than hungry. I’d rather laugh than weep. And I’d rather be spoken well of than be hated, excluded, reviled, and defamed. What about you? Who’s with me? Any of you have problems with today’s gospel?… Read more
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Raging At Jesus – A Sermon On Luke 4:21-30
When was the last time Jesus just really ticked you off? When have you been filled with rage at Jesus for something he said or did? And what was that about? When was the last time you were so angry with Jesus that you wanted to throw him off a cliff? I’ve not seen or… Read more
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Today Is The Day – A Sermon On Luke 4:14-21
I went home from work one evening last week and told Cyndy, “I had the best afternoon. I was doing what I love and, I don’t mean to brag, but I did it really well.” I suspect you’ve had days like that. Things just flow. You’re in the zone. It feels like there’s an alignment… Read more
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What Are You Whining About? – A Sermon On John 2:1-11
What are you whining about these days? I’m not asking that question to condemn, criticize, or judge anyone. It’s a serious question that I want us to take seriously. I’m asking it because I find myself whining more these days and I wonder if that’s true for you too. I spent a good part of… Read more
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Winnowing Our Life – A Sermon On Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
As you may know, today is the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. This year we hear Luke’s version of that story (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22). And in a few minutes we will, as part of that story, renew our baptismal vows. Before we do, however, I want to ask you a few questions about your… Read more
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The Star Knows The Way – An Epiphany Sermon On Matthew 2:1-12
Since the start of the new year Cyndy and I have returned to some familiar questions and conversations about our lives individually and as a couple. Where are we headed? Where is her life going? Where is my life going? What are we really after? I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve asked or wondered about… Read more
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A Sermon Collection From Advent-Christmas 2021
Today brings us to the end of the Christmas season and, with tomorrow’s Feast of the Epiphany, the beginning of the Epiphany season. Here are some ways to enter more deeply into the meaning of the season: Hear the story of the fourth wise man; Bless your home with chalk; and Read the Epiphany Proclamation… Read more
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What Will You Do With Your Fear In 2022? – A Sermon On Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
So we’re two days into the new year, what are you thinking about 2022 this morning? Will 2022 be different from and better than 2021? I don’t know but I suspect that’s a question many of us are asking and wondering about, and with good reason. 2021 began with an attack on our nation’s capitol… Read more
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Grace Upon Grace – A Sermon On John 1:1-18
Pecan pie. That’s what I thought about as I was reading today’s gospel (John 1:1-18) and preparing for this sermon. I thought about pecan pie. I know, it’s a strange connection but stick with me. It’s not as much of a half-baked idea as it sounds. A couple days before Christmas Cyndy and I were… Read more