2nd Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 The second Sunday of Epiphany brings us the first public act of Jesus in the Gospel of John. There are more crevices and nooks to explore in the account of the Wedding at Cana than what meets the eye. For instance, Jesus …
Sermon 01.12.25 – The Ingathering of The Remnants
The Word this Sunday – 01.12.25
The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 On the Festival of The Baptism of our Lord, a voice comes down from heaven to anoint as Jesus, the rabbi from Nazareth, son of Mary, Joseph’s adopted child, born in a manger and wrapped in bands of cloth as a …
Sermon 01.05.25 – The Remnant
The Word this Sunday – 01.05.25
2nd Sunday of Christmas Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18 “The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (John 1:17).” And these are the truths John wishes for us to know in the opening lines of his gospel: Jesus is the light of “all people” (4) and …
Sermon 12.25.24 – Signs II
Sermon 12.24.24 – Signs
The Word this Christmas 2024
The Nativity of Our Lord 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 The wait is almost over. Our salvation is drawing near. Nonetheless, can we see any sign of it? The voices are still crying out of the rubble but have become …
Sermon 12.15.24 – A Very Short Story About What Repentance May Look Like
The Word this Sunday – 12.15.24
3rd Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 On this third Sunday of Advent, it is hard to imagine John the Baptist being gentle when he calls some of those who came to him seeking the baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins “brood of vipers.” Nonetheless, some transformation for …
Bridging Faith 