Sermons
Sermons preached in a context, but written for people of all sorts and conditions.
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Blame and Purpose
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8 min read
The place of the crucifixion in our public imagination is as an act of consequence or violation rather than revelation.
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A Holy Week
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9 min read
The challenge of dealing with all of Holy Week in a single Sunday is that we can’t. So we don’t even try. Which is a mistake.
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Unbind Them
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7 min read
The focus of Lazarus’s resurrection story is witnessing the glory of God. The heart, then, is found in how Mary responds.
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Avoiding Pain
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7 min read
This story is less about the miracle of giving sight to the blind, but the way the leaders avoid seeing grace.
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Having to
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8 min read
The boundaries evident in the passage about the woman at the well are evocative. And so is the way Jesus crosses them.
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Plenty of Road
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8 min read
Lent is a season of discipline. This week’s gospel is a real test for our ability to keep our focus on the goal.