Sermons

January
8
2017

Epiphany 1A

The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord

Today we celebrate the baptism of Jesus by John in the Jordan.

Normally when I preach on this day I deal with theological issues revolving around this...

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December
24
2016

Christmas Eve

Sermon

Christmas Eve 2016

Luke 2:1-20

 

Merry Christmas!

 

On this night we are made glad by the yearly festival of the only-begotten Son Jesus Christ.  This holy night shines with...

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December
18
2016

Advent 4A

Matthew 1:18-25

As with many passages selected for the Sunday readings, there is much to choose from on which to preach.  We have the prophecy from Isaiah that looks forward to a time when a...

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December
11
2016

Advent 3A

Matthew 11:2-11

Last week we heard John the Baptist preaching out in the wilderness about repentance and unquenchable fires.  Today we hear that he's in jail and sending his disciples to Jesus...

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December
4
2016

Advent 2A

Matthew 3:1-12

Advent is about preparation.
Advent is about staying awake and alert.
Advent is about the in-breaking of God into this realm.
Advent is about change.

All of these themes are evident in...

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