Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Sermons

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

  • The Fanciest One There

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    3 min read

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

  • Less Work

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    7 min read

    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

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    3 min read

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

  • Already Divided

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    8 min read

    We really don’t like the idea of Jesus bringing division. But we like what he actually means by it even less.

  • Keeping things unclear

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    3 min read

    The heart of this week’s gospel is Peter’s desire for clarity. But Jesus reveals that Peter wanted something else.

  • Possession is the Problem

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    10 min read

    Jesus tells us to sell our stuff and give alms. And none of us listens. Not because we love money, but we want control.