Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

Sermons

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.