Mary's Choice: Fear or Follow
A sermon on Mark 3:20-35 You never think it is YOUR CHILD who is going to break your heart. Sure I had heard stories from the other women...
The Faith of Mary
A sermon on Luke 1: 26-38; 1:46-55 The sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent included a dramatic proclamation that re-introduces us to...
On being a witness
A sermon on John 1:6-8, 19-28 When I was younger, I had a reputation for being very gullible. Have you heard the one about how the word...
The Offensive, Healing Kingdom
Sermon on Matthew 15:10-28 Today’s gospel reading offers us two different scenes, and the lectionary actually gives preachers the choice...
A Savior in the Storm
A sermon on Matthew 14:22-33 I have never experienced trying to sail a boat in the sea in the middle of a violent storm (and I hope I...
Commissioned to Witness
Holy Trinity Sunday Matthew 28:16-20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When...
Faith is Enough: Luke 17:5-10
20th Sunday after Pentecost: Oct. 2,2016 Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord. “Increase our Faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had...