Lent
Lent 3: The Patient Gardener's Gift
This is the heart of grace: not just a one-time invitation, but an ongoing commitment to what is best for us. God does not just call us once and walk away. God cultivates us.
Lent
Glory and Resilience: 2nd Sunday in Lent
The Transfiguration story shows us the glory of God revealed just before Jesus faces opposition. Yet, he remains faithful and steadfast.
Epiphany
A Fishing Trip to Remember
As we move through the season of Epiphany, we see ways in which Jesus reveals the presence and power of God. Today we arrive at the Sea of Galilee as God reveals His abundant presence through Jesus to disciples in-the-making.
Epiphany
When Jesus Went Home, Pt. 2
This Sunday: Luke 4:21-30 - When Grace Breaks Boundaries As we journey through Epiphany, we've been watching Jesus reveal who he is and what his presence means for our world. Like light breaking through clouds, each revelation brings both clarity and challenge. Last week, we saw him
Epiphany
When Jesus Went Home, Again
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christmas
1st Sunday after Christmas: Jesus in the Temple
We're in the middle of the 12 days of Christmas until Epiphany. While you might be tempted to pack Christmas up, wait until January 6 for the Magi to appear. We'll talk about the meaning of that next week, but this week we have one of
Lectionary Yr C
Answering God's Call: Mary's Song and Our Response
For those who have listened to my podcast, God's Time, I appreciate your tuning in. Beginning today God's Time is moving here to ChuckWarnock.com each week. That way if you only want to listen to a 5-6 minute summary, or listen and read the meditation,
Advent
Radical Reordering: Preparing the Way for Christ
We're approaching the third Sunday of Advent and today we encounter two unusual "preachers" -- one on the roads of rural Georgia, and one in the Judean wilderness near the Jordan River. Both have something to teach us in their unorthodox ways. Luke 3:7-18 (NIV)
faith
Podcast: Thanksgiving and Faith
Yesterday I preached from Luke 17:11-19, on the healing of the 10 lepers. You remember the story: Jesus healed 10 lepers, but only 1 of them returned to thank him. But, there is certainly more to this lesson in thanksgiving. Here's the audio which runs about 16
Easter
Podcast: When Jesus Opens Our Blind Eyes
The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) is one of my favorite post-resurrection stories. As you hear this story, you can feel the grief-stricken disciples' pain and disappointment. But, as Jesus reminds them through Scripture of God's great redemptive plan, and
Lectionary Yr A
Two sermons for this Sunday
This Sunday's Gospel reading brings us to Luke 24:13-35. It's the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus on resurrection Sunday evening. The road to Emmaus account rates as one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. I'm working on
Lectionary Yr C
Taking the Light Down from the Mountain
Last Sunday I preached on the Transfiguration of Jesus. But the lectionary reading this year couples the story of the mountaintop Transfiguration of Jesus with the healing of a young boy down in the valley. The common interpretive wisdom on this passage (Luke 9:28-42) is that you have to