Category: Sermons

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

  • Something Lost (Proper 19C)

    Something Lost (Proper 19C)

    In the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, Jesus reveals both the generosity of God and our role in the drama.

  • Parking Lot Conversations

    Parking Lot Conversations

    In a reflection for Proper 19C, we look at what precipitates the parables of The Lost; and what it means for us.

  • Hate Life?

    Hate Life?

    Getting at what Jesus means can be difficult when we’re distracted by what he says. Yes, he is still about the love.

  • Division and Possessions

    Division and Possessions

    Jesus’s keeps urging us to see our relationships (to the world, each other, and our stuff) entirely differently.

  • On the Inside

    On the Inside

    For a second time, Jesus shames elites at a dinner party. Here’s what he’s trying to teach us about power and shame.

  • The Fanciest One There

    The Fanciest One There

    Jesus tells some fancy people at a fancy party — have you thought about inviting people who *aren’t* fancy?

  • Less Work

    Less Work

    Jesus doesn’t simply defy Sabbath law: he compels us all to see that the true purpose of the law is that is for all.

  • Different Priorities

    Different Priorities

    In this story, Jesus sets up a confrontation. Not with people who think the opposite. But people just like him.