faith, Jesus, and a conversation on the road
A sermon for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 5:13-20 One of the distortions in certain Christian circles is a sense that there is a finality in one’s faith journey upon the acceptance of Christ and self-identifying as a believer and follower of the Son of God. That, somehow, the journey of faith reaches … Continue reading salt & light
A sermon for the Presentation of Our Lord, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40 Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and … Continue reading presented unto God
A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 4:12-23 This season following the day of Epiphany is about cementing the personhood of Christ by clearly stating the divinity that he possesses. Thus, this whole season of the church is centered upon the act of recognition. It begins on the day of Epiphany with … Continue reading believing as Stephen
A sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas, Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 One of the more interesting aspects of moving to Longview has been the realization that as much as I claim this town, as much as I share about its wonderful eccentricities and interesting history and challenging dynamics, as much as I have learned and understand … Continue reading not from here
A sermon for the First Sunday After Christmas, John 1:1-18 Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy … Continue reading light shine forth
