Sermons
A sermon is a talk. It is a conversation between God and the preacher, the preacher and him/herself, and the preacher and the listener. It is a beautiful, delightful dance of truth, memory, and possibility. Like a dance, a conversation can meander around the room gracefully, all the while leading you to end up right where you started - with a hopeful prayer.
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The Rich Young Ruler Asks About Eternal Life (Mark 10:17-31)
In this sermon from Mark 10:17-31, the rich young ruler asks about eternal life. Explore the quest for eternal life, the challenge of letting go of possessions, and how Jesus invites us into a deeper relationship through faith.
Pushing Buttons and Boundaries: Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman (Mark 7:24-30)
In this sermon from Mark 7:24-30 Jesus is moved to act because of the faith of the Syrophoenician woman, sometimes called the Canaanite woman. This passage is astounding. She asks for crumbs from the table and Jesus heals her daughter. This passage is situated between Mark 6 and the feeding of the 5,000 and Mark 8 and the feeding of the 4000 Gentiles, so the theme of eating bread with the Messiah is a major theme.
Stages of Knowing: From Creation to Christ (Psalm 19; Mark 8:27-30)
Have you ever wondered, "What does Psalm 19 mean?" or, "Why did God create all of this and me?" Psalm 19 states beautifully, "The heavens declare the glory of God." Creation plays a part in telling us about God and so does Scripture. In this post, I talk about that and how they lead us to recognize Jesus.