Sermon 01.15.23 – Light Given
The Word this Sunday – 01.15.23
2nd Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 49:1-7 ; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42 Today's gospel begins with the Baptizer pointing those around him to Christ, "Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" This is a big deal. It is believed Jaybee had a following, and some may …
Sermon 01.08.23 – Changed Upon the Waters
The Word this Sunday – 01.08.23
Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17 The voice of the Lord is powerful, and the author of the 29th psalm knows everything about it. It shakes the earth. When it moves upon the waters (verse 3), it is something to behold. It can create out of nothing (Genesis 1:1), …
The Word this Christmas – 2022
Christmas Eve Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96, Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 Christmas Day Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7, Luke 2:1-20 Not many of us are feeling favored these days, are we? And peace? Well, that is hard to find. It begs the question of what does come first, elusive peace or the feeling of not …
Sermon 12.11.22 – Unexpected
The Word this Sunday – 12.11.22
3rd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11 The gospel lesson for the third Sunday of Advent gives the impression that Jesus' audience may be experiencing many unexpected things. From prison, the Baptizer seems somewhat intrigued about how Jesus is carrying out his mission. "Are you the one who is to come, or are …
Sermon 12.04.22 – Metanoia
The Word this Sunday – 12.04.22
2nd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 Oh no! Here he comes, John the Baptizer. The unruly herald who eats bugs with honey, dresses in camel hair, and calls us the spawn of vipers! The crazy second cousin of the Savior of the World comes demanding repentance in the …
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