Ascension
I'm preaching this sermon tomorrow on Ascension Sunday. Unless we understand the Ascension of Christ, we cannot understand the Great Commission. Changed Hearts, Changed Lives Luke 24:44-53 44 Jesus said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—
Lectionary Yr C
I'm preaching from Luke 4:1-13 on this first Sunday of Lent. The story of Jesus in the wilderness packs lots of significance and symbol for us to reflect upon during these next weeks leading to Easter. I trust that you will have a wonderful Sunday worship experience
2 Corinthians
This is the sermon I'm preaching tomorrow on Transfiguration Sunday. I trust that your experience of worship will be rich and wonderful as you see the light of the glory of God together. Seeing The Light of Glory 12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are
Isaiah
This is the sermon I'm preaching tomorrow, February 3, 2013. If you don't read the whole sermon, skip to the end for a great story of Dan Cathy, CEO of Chick-Fil-A, and of how he responded to the unexpected that God was doing. I hope you
Lectionary Yr B
Here's the sermon I'm preaching on New Year's Day Sunday, January 1, 2012. Whatever 2012 holds, the point Luke is making in this story about Simeon is that Jesus changes the future. Jesus Still Changes The Future Luke 2:22-40 NIV/84 22 When
Lectionary Yr B
What is it about the Christmas story that captures the imagination of the entire world during this season of the year? I believe that the Christmas story is foremost a story about love. Of course, the Christmas story is historical, and it's also a story about common people
Lectionary Yr B
Some people have difficulty believing that Jesus was born of the virgin Mary because that seems impossible. But when we realize that the virgin birth of Christ is one in a long series of impossible things that God has done, then it's not so difficult to believe. Here&
Easter
When The Bread Was Broken Luke 24:13-35 NIV/84 3 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with
Lectionary Yr C
Jesus reminds us that there is one prayer we can and must pray. It is a prayer that reflects our understanding of who we are in our relationship to God and others. The Only Prayer We Can Pray Luke 18:9-14 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness
Lectionary Yr C
Jesus' story of the mustard seed and faith might mean something different than we've often thought. I'm preaching this sermon tomorrow, from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 17:5-10. A Little Faith and A Lot of Obedience Luke 17:5-10 5The apostles said to the
1 Kings
When facing the impossible God might have another idea. After all, God still does the impossible work of changing lives everyday. Facing The Impossible I Kings 17:8-16, 17-24 Luke 7:11-17 Galatians 1:11-24 An Impossible Mission Have you ever faced a situation you thought was impossible? One in
Lectionary Yr C
On The Road To Calvary This Palm Sunday Sermon reminds us that the road to Jerusalem's celebration was also the road to Calvary. Luke 19:28-40 28After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill