Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Sermons

Sermons preached in a context, but written for people of all sorts and conditions.

  • More than a Good Shepherd

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    7 min read

    The image of the Good Shepherd offers a comforting vision of Jesus for us. But he is offering us a better vision for the world.

  • In the light of the resurrection

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    8 min read

    In the resurrection story from Luke, we are reminded, not of the fear of the future, but of not knowing what to do—when we actually do.

  • Unlocking Ourselves

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    6 min read

    When Jesus appears to the disciples in the Upper Room, he invites us to question why we choose to protect ourselves from him.

  • Mary was there

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    5 min read

    In Mary, we have the epitome of presence, of apprehension and participation. And a vision for what the resurrection means.

  • Let’s Celebrate

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    5 min read

    In the empty tomb, we have an image that reveals both fearful skepticism and hopeful resolve that God’s grace overcomes death.

  • What is truth?

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    7 min read

    There is both sin and grace at the heart of the church’s tradition of Good Friday. Our first task is acknowledging this truth.