Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Sermons

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

  • Confrontation

    The image of the shepherd challenges the comfortable, moderate church to be responsible for our common safety.

  • In the resurrection stories of Easter, we encounter, not just the risen Christ, but the doubt of the disciples.

  • This gospel, while centering around Thomas, is mistaken for a treatise on unbelief rather than what belief looks like.

  • Through Holy Week and Easter, the church engages in a process of corporate remembering. These homilies try to help with that.

  • Go Slow

    For Easter, we contrast a ridiculous footrace with Mary being there. She witnesses the resurrection they miss.

  • Showing Up

    This dynamic of showing up and doing because it’s the thing is at the heart of the gospel and Easter itself.