Writings and Sermons
Morsels & Stories: I talked about the differences in the Apostle’s (which we used in Easter) and the Nicene Creed (which we use most of the time). For this I wrote the Creeds out in two different colours of ink. That is still up at Church but I’d encourage you to do something similar if […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about sacraments, baptism, and why we enter into this sacrament. Sermon: This morning we’ll pray the Thanksgiving over Water, one of my favourites. I preached about why and the beautiful slipperiness of time baptism brings us to. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read from The Spy on Noah’s Ark Sermon: Jesus compares his relationship with God to our relationship with Jesus while Peter lives that out. The lessons can be found by clicking here. (link) I worked with Act 10:44-48 and John 15:9-17. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about why I keep sharing the 10 Rules for Respect. (I borrowed them from Bishop Rickel and you can see his version here link.) Sermon: Jesus looks at his recently deserting, scared and lost disciples and calls them his witnesses. The lessons for today can be found be here link. […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read from The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop by Edward Hays. It seemed appropriate for April Fool’s Day. Sermon: Mary, Mary, and Salome went to do what their mother’s taught them. I worked most closely with Mark 16:1-8 which you can find here (link). listen:
Read MoreIn John’s Gospel Holy Week is Jesus’s second trip to Jerusalem. It’s also when time gets ritually slippery. listen:
Read MoreWe do a midweek service on Wednesday which means I get to preach on Holy Wednesday. This is the day tradition says Judas betrays Jesus. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about what I say during the welcome announcements and why. Sermon: Peter denies Jesus three times before the rooster crows twice. What can we learn from Peter’s history of getting it wrong? The lessons can be found by clicking here. (link) I worked most closely with Mark 14.1-15.47. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about the Corporation and Vestry of the Parish and the Canons. You can find the Canons of our Diocese here. (link) Sermon: I love Jeremiah and a lot of the reason might be right in this chapter. God gives Jeremiah a promise for a people. The lessons can be found […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talk about laetare or mothering Sunday. Sermon: What if John 3:16 is an idol of the Church, and what if, maybe, the weird story about the snakes can help us understand idols and redeem John 3:16? The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked with Num 21:4–9 and John:14-21. […]
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