Writings and Sermons
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 […]
Read MoreSermon Review Link:Epiphany Summary of what I was saying and why: Do you have to be noticed to do something big? This question, and the first two answers I may have tried to preach, have little to do with being a Christian. Theology: Christianity is about being transformed by God’s love Jesus Count: moderate Good […]
Read MoreThe lessons for Epiphany can be found by clicking here”. I worked with Matthew 2:1-12 and the theology of the Epiphany. Do you have to be noticed to do something big? (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you for your patience.) Listen: Epiphany 2013
Read MoreThe lessons for Sunday can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7. Disciplinarian. I don’t react well to the concept. So Paul telling us that we are free is great. Well, mostly. (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you for your patience.) Listen: […]
Read MoreThe lessons for Christmas can be found by clicking here. I worked with both John 1:1-14 and Isaiah 52:7-10. Christmas: it’s not about the shoes. (But I wore great ones) Listen: Christmas, 2012
Read MoreThe lessons for Sunday can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Luke 1:39-55. I love the Magnificat (now), but today I am struck by the space between Gabriel’s announcement and Mary’s song. (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you for your patience.) Listen: Advent […]
Read MoreSermon Review Link: Advent 3, 2012 Summary of what I was saying and why: I spent the first part of the week pondering kindness and what we are fully called to as Christians. After the school shooting in Newton, I wound up changing the end of the sermon. Theology: Divine love Jesus Count: low Good […]
Read MoreThe lessons for Sunday can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Luke 3:7-18. Kindness, God’s love, and a tragedy. (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon begins. Thank you for your patience.) Listen: Advent 3, 2012
Read MoreSermon 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? […]
Read MoreThe lessons for Sunday can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Luke 3:1-6. John calls us all to be prepared. And we are. (There will be a few moments of silence before the sermon starts. Thank you for your patience.) Listen: Advent 2, 2012
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