Lectionary Yr B
The rich young ruler’s problem was that he just wanted to add something to what he was already doing. His opinion of himself and of his own life indicated that he thought he was self-sufficient spiritually. It wasn’t about the money. It was about his unwillingness to give up one thing for something
Angels
Our services have been cancelled tomorrow -- Sunday, February 22, 2015 -- because of snow and ice. But, this week's lectionary readings are so full of wonderful opportunities for reflection as we begin the Lenten season, that I wanted to share some of my sermon notes with you.
forgiveness
I preached from Mark 1:29-39, last Sunday, and chose to address the issue of healing. The 5 questions that I think we all ask about healing are: 1. Why does illness and suffering exist? 2. Why did Jesus heal? 3. Does God still heal today? 4. Why isn'
Lectionary Yr B
In Mark 15:1-39 we read the story of the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. The descriptions of the suffering of Jesus remind us that we should not trivialize the sacrifice of Christ. The apostle Paul reminds Christians that we share in the suffering of Christ. This passage provides us
Lectionary Yr B
The people gathered in the old synagogue at Capernaum were amazed that Jesus taught "as one who had authority" and not like the teachers they were used to hearing. What did Jesus say and do that amazed those who heard him? And how was Jesus' authority different
Lectionary Yr B
In Mark 1:14-20, Jesus proclaims that the Kingdom of God is near. He then invites those who hear his proclamation to change their way of thinking and living, and believe the good news of the Kingdom's presence. Jesus then invites Peter and Andrew, and James and John
Lectionary Yr B
Jesus' baptism was the central, but not only time, that heaven and earth met with extraordinary result. This meeting of heaven and earth is what Jesus taught us to pray for when He said, "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Acts
I have resisted getting into this because I keep telling myself, "This is not what you do here at Confessions of a Small-Church Pastor." Normally, I don't engage in theological discussions, particularly those that are the equivalent of how many angels can stand on the head
Lectionary Yr B
I'm preaching this sermon next Sunday, November 30, 2008, on the first Sunday in Advent for Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary. It's a strange text for the coming of Christmas...or is it? Have a great Thanksgiving and a wonderful first Advent Sunday. Watching
Journey
Tomorrow I bring the lenten meditation for the second of our Lenten lunches. I hope this helps you find your own desert during this Lenten season. Sent Into The Desert Mark 1:12-13 13And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days,
Lectionary Yr B
(We have a missions speaker this week, October 14, 2007, so I'm not preaching Sunday. Here's a sermon I enjoyed preaching last year on the story of blind Bartimaeus.) Jesus, Help! mp3 Mark 10:46-52 The Story of A Blind Man This is a story that