Sermons from January 2016

Do You Like Romantic Comedies

About 2nd Sunday after Epiphany: Again we have a traditional text that shows up in every year of the lectionary. The 2nd Sunday after Epiphany uses John’s telling of the Miracle at Cana. As we consider this sign, we consider what it tells us about Jesus – that He is the Bridegroom of the Church…

Are You a Character?

About the First Sunday after Christmas – The first Sunday after Christmas is one in which we continue our celebration of Christ’s birth and appearing, noting especially the hope that His arrival brings to us and to all people. Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and…

Why wrap presents?

About Christmas Eve – We will be using the more traditional “Midnight” Christmas Eve readings even though our celebration will be at 7pm. Christmas Eve is a time to remember the tender grace that was born to mankind in Jesus Christ, a grace that makes its first appearance to us here but that has implications…

What kind of singer are you?

About this Sunday: Micah prophesies the coming of Jesus saying that “He shall be their peace”. All of these readings give us a sense of peace as we wait, a calm that washes over us as we await the Savior who shall come and finally bring peace to this war-torn earth. This peace is the…