Monthly Archives: March, 2014
The Small: God and the Unexpected
John 9:1-41 and 1 Samuel 16:1-13 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.” These words are engraved on the passenger side mirrors of many cars. They remind us …
The Brawl: Thirsting in the Wilderness
May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. So, how long has it been since you’ve spent any time in the wilderness? Do you remember the last time you were there? What images do these questions …
The Call: God’s Invitation
The Call: God’s Invitation Genesis 12:1-4a and John 3:1-17 A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent based on Genesis 12:1-4a and John 3:1-17 Open our eyes to see you; open our ears to hear you; open our hearts to receive you; open our doors to follow you. Amen. This passage in Genesis marks …
The Fall: Trouble in the Garden
The First Sunday in Lent: A sermon based on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Oh boy! Has anyone ever heard this text before? And does anybody have any idea what …
On Your Mark…
An Ash Wednesday Reflection on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-20 May the Word of God be spoken; may the Word of God be heard; may the Word of God be done. Amen. Tonight we mark (quite literally!) the beginning of our Lenten Journey. The forty days of Lent arrive tonight as we gather around this dish of …
You Say You Want a Revelation?
A sermon based on Exodus 24:12-18 and Matthew 17:1-9 Open our eyes, O God to recognize the times you reveal yourself to us; Open our ears, O God, to recognize your voice when you call to us; Open our hearts, O God, to trust that you are with us when you call us to follow …
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