A Promise Secured, October 2017

Sermons & Morsels: We talked about the things we do at St Peter’s that we love.   Sermon: Right before the Israelites reach the Promised Land God takes Moses up to the top of a mountain.   The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked most closely with Deuteronomy 34:1-12.   Listen: 

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Taxes and Kings, October 2017

Morsels & Stories: After last week I got some feedback that the sermon was a bit confusing so I revisited the parable this morning.   Sermon:  “Should we pay taxes?” is an age-old question.  When did it start and how does it intersect our lives today?   The lessons can be found by clicking here.  […]

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A Banquet for Justice, October 2017

Morsels & Stories: I talked about St Peter’s Stewardship package, which went out today.   Sermon: This is a tough parable Jesus offers us this week.  Let’s unpack it a bit.   The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked most closely with Matthew 22:1-14.   Listen:   

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Harvest Thanksgiving 2017

Nota bene: Our sound system was acting oddly so the quality of the recording may have a few odd moments. Morsels & Stories: On Thanksgiving weekend we collect food for the Food Bank.  I talked about the sacrifice and gift people offered. Sermon: “God loves a cheerful giver.”  But what is it that lets a […]

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Kingdom Managers, September 2017

Morsels & Stories: I read from The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop by Edward Hays.   Sermon:  There’s a lot of whining in today’s Gospels.  But my favourite character in the Gospel barely appears.     The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked most closely with Matthew 20:1-16.   Listen: 

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Peter, Donkeys, and Stumbling Blocks, September 2017

Morsels & Stories: I talked about crossing ourselves, one of the many gestures some Anglicans make during worship.  I touched on the variety of ways people may or may not gesture during worship.   Sermon: Jesus says calls Peter a satan and a stumbling block and I hear echoes from the rest of the Bible. […]

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Made in the image of God, August 2017

Morsels & Stories: A parishioner spoke about why they are participating in the AIDS walk on Sept 16th.  Donate here.     Sermon:  I love the story of Moses who saved the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt.  But he wasn’t the first person who saved them in Egypt.   The lessons can be found by […]

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To Dwell in Unity, August 2017

Morsels & Stories:  I read “Refugees” from a book by Edward Hays.   Sermon:  I preached on the psalm!   The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked most closely with Psalm 133.   Listen: 

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Sinking, August 2017

Morsels & Stories: I talked about the events in Charlottesville, the Mayor’s tweet, and how racism is also our problem.   Sermon:  Jesus pulls Peter out of the water when he is sinking because that is the kind of Jesus we follow.   The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely […]

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A Complex Kingdom, July 2017

Morsels & Stories: I read from Does God have a Big Toe? about Max, the angel who was a camel.     Sermon: Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God in a lot of ways.     The lessons for today can be found by clicking here.  I worked most closely with Matthew 13: 31–33 44–52. […]

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