Writings and Sermons
Part 2: Did it Work and What I’ve learned? Did it work? I think so? Or, rather, I can’t fully answer. Is my preaching better now than it was nine months ago? Maybe. Go listen and let me know what you think. When I started this I wrote, “I believe I am a good preacher. […]
Read MorePart 1: The what and the way At the end of July I set out to not only preach nearly every week, but to take time to review my own sermon. Inspired by something a friend said (and knowing that it isn’t reasonable to attend a preaching conference every year), I decided that this was […]
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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