Sermons
Sermon: The Sunday after the Ascension, the 7th Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2026 Year A Acts 1:6-14; John 17:1-11
As most of you know, Jeff and I were on vacation this past week. We went to Myrtle Beach, with the express goals of resting, relaxing, and sleeping, with some sightseeing, and to spend some quality time on the beach. We were successful. Each time we leave to go on a real vacat...
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Sermon: 5th Sunday of Easter, Year A 5/3/2026
Acts 7:55-60; John 14:1-14
I hope that by now you have learned that I like to be surprised by Scripture. Well, not by scripture so much, but by all the different ways it can be interpreted. I will never say I know it all, and I will always want to dig a little deeper to better understand. This week’s re...
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Sermon: Easter 4, Year A: April 26, 2026
Shepherd Sunday
What does he mean? I just don’t understand. Why can’t Jesus speak plainly? The people in today’s Gospel do not understand the figure of speech Jesus uses. Even today, we just might not understand. We try, don’t we? We show up for church, listen to the lessons from a three-year...
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Sermon: 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year A 4/19/2026
The Road to Emmaus
I’m not a fast walker. I can say that I walk for exercise, but really, I like to walk at a pace where I can talk and witness what is happening around me. I love to walk in the woods and pause to look at things that are interesting, out of place, or simply beautiful. I like the...
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Sermon: Easter 2 Year A 4/12/2026
John 20:19-31
Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! I’m not sure why, but every year we hear these this Gospel the Sunday after Easter. Maybe it is in the afterglow of the resurrection, the time with family and friends, the ham dinners, and too much Easter candy tha...
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