Category: Sermons

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

  • We Are Called Disciples

    We Are Called Disciples

    In Matthew 4, we see how Jesus redefines discipleship in light of power and the greatest threat to all of humanity: the desire for supremacy.

  • Beyond Baptism

    Beyond Baptism

    In John 1:29-42, we have an alternative call story–one that opens up the possibility that Jesus came to offer different leadership.

  • Beloved

    Beloved

    As traditions go, baptism is pretty straight forward. And just like everything else, we often lose track of the point: God.

  • Vessels of divine love and grace

    Vessels of divine love and grace

    The Epiphany is not just the celebration of some dudes bringing presents. It’s the revelation that God’s grace is suitable for all of us.

  • A Story of Incarnate Grace

    A Story of Incarnate Grace

    In the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt, we see God’s grace appearing in the midst of human tyranny. A story for God’s grace in our tyranny. Fear, love, and the saving of JesusChristmas 2A | Matthew 2:13-23 We just heard the second half of this story. Tomorrow night we will hear the first half. Which…

  • A Bigger Guest List

    A Bigger Guest List

    When your patron is a martyr, you know you’re in for a challenge. When that martyr mimics Jesus’s challenge to the religious leaders, well…

  • Grace Upon Grace

    Grace Upon Grace

    In the prologue to John’s gospel, we get a deep, wonderful, and expansive image of God that builds up our awe and our gratitude.

  • Radiating Love

    Radiating Love

    Luke sets us up to see the birth of Jesus as more than the uncommon birth of the Son of God. It is a common flashpoint for love.