Sermons

Last week I talked about shortcuts and how our wish to get to our desired outcome can be a source of temptation. Jesus was tempted to shortcut his ministry with people by turning stones into bread....

On the first Sunday in Lent we always get the story of Jesus alone in the wilderness being tempted by the devil. Each gospel has its own particular take on this story and Luke tells us that Jesus...

There are some gospel passages that clearly address an issue of the day which makes writing a sermon relatively easy. My favorite story about this is when the gospel reading for September 11, 2011,...

And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant.

Surely, from now on all generations will...

Today's gospel passage picks up where last week's left off. You may not remember because I delivered my annual address instead of preaching on the gospel. In short, Jesus returns to his hometown...