True Happiness — A Sermon for Epiphany 6A (Psalm 119:1-8)
Marc Chagall’s “The Praying Jew” Psalm 119:1-8 Last Sunday’s sermon ended with an invitation: “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.” Just so you know, I wasn’t […]
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Righteousness Endures – A Sermon for Epiphany 5A (Psalm 112)
Psalm 112:1-9 Back in the day, when I was in high school, we often sang this happy song at Bible Study. It goes like this: It’s a happy day and […]
Experiencing the Reign of God — Sermon for Epiphany 3A (Isaiah 9:1-4)
Isaiah 9:1-4 I have a word of advice to offer anyone staying in a home not your own. If you’re walking through the house at night, be sure to turn […]
Called to Be a Covenant People – Sermon for Epiphany 2A (Isaiah 49)
Isaiah 49:1-7 When Elwood Blues picked up his brother Jake at the Joliet Prison, they set out on a “Mission from God.” They felt called to raise money to prevent […]
Christ’s Resurrection: First Fruits – A Sermon for Epiphany 6C (1 Corinthians 15)
1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Today’s hymns, scripture reading, and the sermon title might suggest that Easter came really early this year. Don’t worry. You didn’t sleep through Lent. While the service […]
The More Excellent Way – A Sermon for Epiphany 4C (1 Corinthians 13)
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 As we continue our journey through the season of Epiphany, we’re looking for manifestations of God’s presence in the world. We began with the Magi following a […]
Taking Care of the Body – A Sermon for Epiphany 3C (1 Corinthians 12)
1 Corinthians 12:12-31 When Paul wrote the letter we know as 1 Corinthians, he addressed a congregation in distress. They were divided into factions and were involved in all kinds […]
Concerning Spiritual Gifts — A sermon for Epiphany 2C
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Spirituality is in vogue. Religion is not. Growing numbers of people call themselves “spiritual but not religious.” They desire spiritual things, just not the institutional baggage that […]
Gifts of Homage — Sermon for Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2:1-12 In the beginning, when God was busy creating things, darkness covered the earth, and God said: “Let there be light; and there was light. And God saw that […]