Sermons
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent — December 15, 2019
Painted Turtle Entourage
In a minute I am going to read you a tiny story from a story book. First, let’s set up the story. You know you are in the presence of Jesus when you meet his entourage. By entourage I mean people who sparkle with an energy unique to those who have spent time in a quiet convers...
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Sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent — December 8, 2019
Cry in the Wilderness
I cried “Salvation” in the wilderness. I was thinking about John the Baptist and Isaiah, and all the other rugged voices God plants in places with few ears to hear. And I was thinking about what was considered a race of Biblical proportions ahead of me. Why do we use the words...
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Sermon for Advent 1 Year A — December 1, 2019
What If?
I have committed to swim the English Channel in September of 2021. What comes to your mind when you hear that declaration? Maybe your mind thinks, “Endurance sports are the new midlife crisis.” or “Why?” or “No way.”
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Sermon for Christ the King Sunday
Right at Home
Have you ever visited England? After the North Sea my favorite place to visit is Windsor Castle. The stone fortresses and green grounds, the ornate rugs and elaborate decorations, the suits of armor and swords and gilded furnishings everywhere captivated me when I visited. Wha...
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Sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Schooled
I had the fun of visiting my goddaughter Bryn last month in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She just turned eight and I had not seen her since I baptized her eight years ago this December. I do not want to wait another eight years to see her again — too much changes!! Bryn attends a p...
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