Sermons
Politics in Church
Sermon delivered September 2, 2018
I am telling you up front this sermon is about politics in church. After the early service, a fan of mine pulled me aside and said, “Elizabeth I love you, but…” Here I go again! As I do, I bring to mind the meaning of the word “politics” — originating from high school Latin me...
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The Jar
Sermon Delivered -- August 26, 2018
I remember Mrs. Hargraves. She was my very first official teacher: Kindergarten. My mom dropped me off in the morning and picked me up two hours and a half hours later. I remember two things that were important to learn. First I had to figure out how to hang up my coat and mit...
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Bee Mine
Sermon delivered August 19, 2018
It’s time to talk about the honeybees. I made the communion bread we are breaking together for the sacrament at the altar today. One of the main ingredients is honey. Some of you have already heard or read about my experience with honeymakers, how I was four years old when I h...
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Jesus said "I am the Bread of Life"
Sermon delivered August 12, 2018
Jesus said “ I am the Bread of life.” When you think about bread, what comes to your mind first. I think about the bread my Mother used to make. It was so good. It was called “friendship bread”. She kept a starter for the bread in her refrigerator and every four or five days u...
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I was just listening for Jesus like the cloud voice says to.
Sermon for the Feast of the Trasfiguration -- August 5, 2018
I was just listening for Jesus like the cloud voice says to. Some of what I hear Jesus say has come not to my ears but to my eyes. I have seen the light! I’ve see the transfiguring light of life in loads of places. One of the most remarkable experiences comes from a visit to a...
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