The Dive-Bombing Holy Spirit
A sermon on Mark 1:4-11 “And just as he was coming up out of the water, Jesus saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a...
Messy, Glorious Messiah
A Sermon on Luke 2:1-20 A couple of months ago, Heather Nilson (one of our members) – who was leading an adult forum class for the church...
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...
Crying for the Gospel
A sermon on Mark 1: 1-8, and Isaiah 40:1-11 A dear friend of mine – who is normally a purveyor of the joy and light of Christ –recently...
Loving Sheep & Goats
A sermon on Matthew 25:31-46 I am getting pretty tired of having to say “The Gospel of the Lord” immediately after describing unfortunate...
A Dependent, Compassionate Thanksgiving
This sermon was prepared for the interfaith community Thanksgiving service of the Mount Olive Clergy Association. A Sermon on Psalm...
A Wakening Fear
A sermon on Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 As my children are discovering, one of the debatable benefits of being a pastor’s...
What are we Waiting For?
A sermon on Amos 5:18-24, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and Matthew 25:1-13 When I think of the anxieties facing this congregation, I can’t...
Freedom is Greater than Safety
A sermon on John 8:31-36 In case you were not aware, it’s Reformation Sunday! The day that we commemorate the beginning of a 500-year...