Category Archives: Sermons
Loving Our Neighbor (even if it’s from across the street)
Hear a short recap of the Sunday service: Watch the 11 AM Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Watch the 6 PM Community Eucharist Read a version of the sermon here: I had a parishioner in a previous church who could … Continue reading
Dancing with Protest and Promise
A sermon for Trinity Sunday, June 7,2020. The scripture readings are Genesis 1:1-2:4a and Matthew 28:16-20. You can watch the sermon HERE. This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about dancing. Not about going dancing or about taking some kind … Continue reading
Preaching Faith in a Fearful World
An article for the May 3, 2020 edition of News from 316, the weekly notice from Holy Trinity. “Fear not,” we read in scripture. Though it varies with the translation of the Bible, God or a messenger of God says … Continue reading
The Strong Peace of Christ
A sermon offered at Easter Day Evensong, April 12, 2020. Because our church is closed to the public during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, our worship services have been adjusted, streamed live, and recorded. The scriptures are Psalm 114, Isaiah 51:9-11, … Continue reading
Sacred Tears
A sermon offered on Easter Day, April 12, 2020. Because our church is closed to the public during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, our worship services have been adjusted, streamed live, and recorded. The scriptures are Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Acts 10:34-43 and … Continue reading
Good Friday: Never Alone
A sermon offered at Evensong on Good Friday, April 10, 2020. Because our church is closed to the public during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, our worship services have been adjusted, streamed live, and recorded. The scriptures are Psalm 22, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, and John … Continue reading
Maundy Thursday: Making our Communion
A sermon offered at Evening Prayer on Maundy Thursday. Because our church is closed to the public during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, our worship services have been adjusted, streamed live, and recorded. The scriptures are Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14, Psalm 116:1, … Continue reading
Palm Sunday: Christ’s Obedience & Ours
A sermon offered at Vespers on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020. The church is closed for public worship during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and the service (and sermon) take place in that context. The scriptures are Matthew 21:1-11 and Philippians 2:5-11. … Continue reading
Palm Sunday: Waiting and Watching
A sermon offered in the service of Morning Prayer on April 5, 2020. The scriptures are Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, and Matthew 27:11-54. You can watch the sermon HERE. Last Monday, in the little video I did, I mentioned … Continue reading
Raised to New Life
A sermon offered on March 29, 2020, the first Sunday with the church closed due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The scriptures are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 130,Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45. You can watch the sermon HERE. Every once in a … Continue reading
