Last Sunday, we heard about John the Baptist boldly crying out in the wilderness. He proclaimed that “the kingdom of heaven has come near” and demanded the people repent and reorient their lives toward God. This weekend, we once again
Baptism of Our Lord: Tear Open the Heavens – Sermon for January 10, 2021
In today’s online worship service, we hear Mark’s account of John baptizing Jesus, and explore how in Jesus, our cries to God to “tear open the heavens and come down” are answered. In the midst of life’s chaos, our hope
July 12, 2020 Sermon: Joy in a Weary World
This sermon was preached in-person on July 11 & 12, as well as online for July 12 (video and audio below). I found helpful Debbie Thomas’ reflection at Journey With Jesus. The uncertainty in our world can be overwhelming, yet God
February 2, 2020 – Sermon on Micah
This is a very special week for me, because on Sunday, February 2, 2020, I got to baptize my one month old son, Micah! And yes, the fact that the lectionary readings for the fourth Sunday of the Epiphany season
A Sermon on Lydia, Baptism, and the Holy Spirit
The texts for this seventh Sunday of Easter, May 26, 2019, in lectionary year C are John 17:20-26 & Acts 16:16-34. We had the joy of celebrating Levi’s baptism this morning in worship as well! Especially as I was home