What Comes Next? – Sunday after Epiphany (Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22)
Several years ago, as a student minister, I got the opportunity to preach a sermon around this time, just after the new year. In fact, if you have read the […]
Tag: Baptism
Can We Withhold the Water? — Sermon for Easter 6B (Acts 10)
Acts 10:44-48 Last Sunday we heard a baptism story and witnessed Richard’s baptism. This morning we hear another baptism story that’s part of a much larger story […]
5th Sunday of Easter Worship Videos and Bulletin — May 2, 2021
We gathered for worship on this 5th Sunday of Easter to hear a word about baptism from Acts 8 and then witness the baptism of one of our own, Richard, […]
Look, Here Is Water! — A Sermon for Easter 5B (Acts 8)
Acts 8:26-40 What’s your baptism story? I’ll confess that mine is a bit complicated. It starts at the Catholic hospital where I was born. Apparently, the nurses baptized me just […]
5th Sunday of Easter Bulletin and Links — 5-2-21
Services are open for in-person worship! Please remember to wear your mask and practice social distancing. If you are not feeling well, please continue to view the worship online. We […]
Baptism of Jesus Sunday Worship — Videos and Bulletins
We gathered for worship on Baptism of Jesus Sunday, hearing again the message of Jesus’ baptism, and the invitation to renew our own baptismal vows. You can find the service […]
You Are the Beloved! Sermon for Baptism of Jesus Sunday (Mark 1)
This Armenian Gospel book was produced in (1455 CE) at the monastery of Gamałiēl in Xizan by the scribe Yohannēs Vardapet and was illuminated by the priest Xačʿatur. Mark […]
A Light to the Nations – A Sermon for Baptism of Jesus Sunday (Isaiah 42)
Isaiah 42:1-9 We need Vitamin D to keep our spirits up, but getting enough Vitamin D during the winter months is a problem. The sun rises later in the morning […]
Baptized in the Spirit – A Sermon for Baptism of Jesus Sunday (Acts 8)
Acts 8:14-17 Last Sunday we celebrated Epiphany by joining the magi in giving homage to the one who is the light of the world. Today we celebrate another epiphany by […]