Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Sermons

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

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

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

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

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

  • Jesus invites us to not only see our possessions as a prison, but the urgency of giving as a vehicle for freedom.

  • In teaching his disciples “The Lord’s Prayer,” Jesus reveals the relational vision of forgiveness; as an opportunity.