It’s the fourth week of Advent, and today, we’re looking at God’s unexpected choices in the Christmas story. Our Scripture readings are Micah 5:2-5a and Luke 1:46b-55. Part of the inspiration for this sermon came from Tim Brown’s reflection in
December 12, 2021 Sermon: Advent Joy
It’s the third week of Advent, and today’s theme is joy. Our Scripture readings are Philippians 4:4-7, Isaiah 12:2-6, Zephaniah 3:14-20, and Luke 3:7-18, all of which celebrate the promise of God’s salvation entering into the world. Because God is
Advent Road Construction – Sermon for December 5, 2021
It’s the second week of Advent, and today’s sermon is all about road construction. God promises to make a way through the desert, flattening mountains and filling in valleys. God is coming, bringing salvation. Prepare the way! The texts for
Midweek Advent Sermon: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
No video or audio recording, but here’s my message from the first of our four midweek Advent worship services for 2021. Our ecumenical Wednesday Advent series this year is Songs of the Season, and I and Pastor Joan Thomas, who
Advent 1 Sermon for November 28, 2021: Hope Draws Near
In the season of Advent, we prepare to celebrate the coming of Christ at Christmas, even as we anticipate Christ’s final return in the future. As we wait, we are called to pay attention, to trust, and to have hope,