Category Archives: Sermons

“Church Is Boring” “Church is boring.”  You ever hear that or think that?  One of the things that Scripture does is put a pair of goggles on our eyes so that we begin to see what isn’t seen.  If we … Continue reading →

Introduction and About the Text             Most people like to talk about themselves, whether they admit it or not. There’s something ingrained about us that likes to hear our own voice and opinions.  You know this?  When someone is talking … Continue reading →

From the Text (Isaiah 40:1-9) “Comfort, comfort, ye My people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God.”  That’s from a beautiful hymn connected with this text.  Lovely tune.  It’s slow.  It’s calming.  It’s peaceful.  Life is busy and chaotic and … Continue reading →

From the Text (Romans 13:11-14)  Romans 13:11- Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you(A) to wake from sleep – Happy New Year.  Advent is the beginning of the Church year.  This year, we want to begin … Continue reading →

Sermon Thoughts for Luke 22:26-30, St Bartholomew, August 24, 2014 -Today is St. Bartholomew’s day.  He’s also known as Nathaniel and we should read more about him in our As We Gather.  Our Gospel text for today gives a window … Continue reading →

From the Text (Luke 21:25-36) We picture the world gasping for its last breath.  You see things that used to seem to work automatically begin to fail – the sun, the moon, and the stars.  The waters are in an … Continue reading →