Shame, Humility, and Freedom
A sermon on Matthew 21:23-32 and Philippians 2:1-13. [audio recording of sermon available here. Photo by philbo on Unsplash.] When I...
Faith is a Love Affair, Not a Job Interview
A sermon on Luke 18:9-14. [Photo by Mayur Gala on Unsplash.] There once were two people who wanted to be right with God. [Two actors...
The Kind of Healing We Actually Need
A sermon on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 and 2 Kings 5:1-14 [for an audio recording of this sermon, click here. Photo by Trevor Gerzen on...
Upside Down Welcome
A sermon on Mark 9:30-37 Sometimes, the very first time I read through the next Sunday’s gospel lesson I will be struck by a particular...
Authority or Unity?
A Sermon about Matthew 21: 23-32 and Philippians 2:1-13 Before I begin, I need to offer two “sermon notes” that are important for how you...
Righteousness is Knowing We Need God: Luke 18:9-14
23rd Sunday After Pentecost: Oct. 23, 2016 Luke 18:9-14 Jesus also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were...