“The Same Spirit” January 2016

We had a baptism!  So Morsels & Stories got rolled up in that and wasn’t recorded. I preached on 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, a passage that has stuck with me since Confirmation, and my poor decorating decisions. The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked most closely with 1 Cor 12:1-11. Listen:    

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Prevention, Easter 6 2015

Peter asks, “Who would prevent them from being baptized?”  And we pride ourselves on being welcoming.  Which isn’t the same thing.   The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked most closely with Acts 10:44-48.   Listen: 

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Promising Love, Oct 2014

As Christians we make promises we cannot keep.  Fortunately our God has more invested in love.   The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked with Joshua 24:1-3a,14-25.   Listen:

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Shepherds, Baptism, and Abundance Easter 4 2014

A Good Shepherd (with a bad death) and a baptism which binds us to all  of it.  That we may have life abundantly. The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked with John 10:1-10 and Acts 2:42-47.   Listen:

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Water Enough, Lent 3 2014

The Israelites in the desert.  Jesus and the woman at the well.   And the question is do we have water?  Enough to drink? Enough to share? Listen: The lessons can be found by clicking here.

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Standing Risen in Baptismal Waters, Easter 2013

The lessons for the Easter Vigil can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Romans 6:3-11. “Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.” […]

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Sermon Round-Up: A lot of Water

I’m on vacation, didn’t preach on Sunday, so no sermon to review. But, here’s some of the sermon’s I’ve read/listened to this week. (I really like preaching. Especially good preaching.) Bishop Rickel: I don’t know where to start. It includes the words Christology, Ecclesiology, talks about the ancient practices of Baptism, and works a Mary […]

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SR We are? prepared

Sermon Review Link: Advent 2, Year C 2012 Summary of what I was saying and why: John calls us to be prepared for what is coming. And, by virtue of our baptism, we are. Theology: Baptismal Jesus Count: moderate Good News: We have been baptized and are ready. What did I change on my feet? […]

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