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Transfiguration Happens! (A sermon on Luke 9:28-43)
“And while [Jesus] was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.” (Luke 9:29) Yes, it’s the Feast of the Transfiguration, where we remember once again that bizarre occasion upon which Jesus’ face changed and His … Continue reading
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Good news to the poor! (A sermon on Luke 4:16-21 )
“And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and he went to the synagogue, as his custom was, on the Sabbath day.” (Luke 4:16) We are at the beginning of a new year and at the beginning … Continue reading
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I love to have a beer with Jesus! (A sermon on John 2:1-11)
As I begin my twenty-sixth year in this parish I find I have many good memories to look back on, though of course there are also many painful memories. I can smile as I look back on some of the … Continue reading
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He brings down the mighty! (A sermon on Luke 1:39-55)
“If the Assyrians come into our land and tread upon our soil, we will raise against them seven shepherds and eight installed as rulers.” (Micah 5:5) That’s from today’s assigned text from the book of Micah, and I was really … Continue reading
Prepare to Fight! (A sermon on Luke 3:7-18)
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have … Continue reading
My Kingdom is not of this world! (A sermon on John 18:33-37)
Then Pilate entered the headquarters* again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ 34Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ 35Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? … Continue reading
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Extremist Widows! (A sermon on Mark 12:41-44)
A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger tells of a time he was shopping for a motorcycle where the Harley-Davidson salesperson gave him a compelling sales pitch – “this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds … Continue reading
The Gospel According to Adolf Hitler (A Sermon on Mark 10:35-45)
‘One hundred cowards do not add up to one hero. One hundred fools do not add up to one wise man’. It’s a quote from a book I’m reading at the moment. Those who know me well know that I … Continue reading
I am the Greatest! (a sermon on Mark 9:30-37)
A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of being ringside when my friend Jake Harmody Najjar (the same Jake who recently accompanied me to Syria) successfully defended his world kickboxing title, knocking out his opponent in the third … Continue reading
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