The Easter Triduum – the day after the day after Easter Sunday / April 24, 2011 / John 20:1-18, 30-31 Just for fun this morning, I want to invite you to do some liturgical math we me for a moment. For most Protestants, we have just come to the conclusion of the 40 days of … Continue reading The Easter Triduum – a sermon
>"Creo / I believe: What Christians Believe and Why it Matters" Sermon II"God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth."The God of Job is a God to be feared. The Maker of heaven and earth is a God to be revered and honored. The God of today's psalmist is a God whose majesty and … Continue reading Sermon Blogging: “God the Father Almighty like a Mammy”
>Below is the first in a new summer sermon series at RUMC entitled: "Creo / I believe: What Christians Believe and Why it Matters" that will walk through the clauses of the Apostles' Creed. The lectionary complied for this series can be found here, in a previous blog post.--------------------------Today is Trinity Sunday, so it is … Continue reading Sermon Blogging: “More than a Perfunctory Kiss”
>Preached at RUMC on February 2, 2009Mark 1:21-28At our Bible Study this past Wednesday night, Pastor Edgardo spoke briefly about his recent trip to Cuba. At one point during his stay, he was walking through a garden and taking pictures. He turned his camera towards a statue of Lucifer, the fallen angel, known to many … Continue reading Sermon Blogging: Jesus, The Exorcist
>A sermon on Psalm 23, preached on the 4th Sunday of Easter(Good Shepherd Sunday) How many here can cite Psalm 23 from memory? (pause for responses) Ok. Here is another question: in today’s environment, where are you most likely to hear Psalm 23 read? (pause for responses). Precisely. William Holladay has called Psalm 23 “an … Continue reading Prayer as Protest
>A Sermon for the Third Sunday of LentRead John 4:5-42 Nothing is more basic to life than thirst. Everybody needs water. A person can go a long time without food, but water is a different story. Everybody needs water, and everyone understands what it means to thirst, at least at some level. Of course, when … Continue reading Sir, Give us this Water
>A sermon on the dishonest manager / preached at RUMC on 9/23/2007Alright already. I get it. Take a lesson from the business world. When church leadership gets tired of biblical metaphors for ministry like sheep and shepherd, field and farmer, fish and fishermen, we quickly turn to what may appear to be more relevant metaphors … Continue reading Go Ye and Swindle Likewise?
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