Today’s sermon focuses on a slightly obscure but extremely important Bible story from Acts 8 about Philip encountering an Ethiopian eunuch. Despite a whole list of reasons this person seems to be an outsider, the Holy Spirit directs Philip to
Today’s Good Shepherd Sunday sermon explores the question, “What does love look like?” In 1st John 3:16, we read: “We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for
In today’s sermon on Luke 24:36b-48, we continue the story of that first Easter Sunday, exploring the significance of Jesus’ greeting of “Peace be with you.” More than earthly security, Jesus offers spiritual peace and empowerment to face life’s challenges.
Christ is risen! In Mark’s gospel, the Easter story ends with fear and uncertainty, but the cliffhanger ending invites us into the story. God is doing something new in our world, even today. Christ is risen! This year’s Easter Gospel
This year for Good Friday, I put together a worship service based on the Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. In Advent, as we prepare to welcome Jesus—who is Emmanuel, God with us—into the world, we light one