Christ the King, Mother Hen

Preached at Edenton Street United Methodist Church on Christ the King Sunday, November 24, 2024 Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6 / Luke 13:31-35 / Luke 23:33-43 Today is Christ the King Sunday. It is a day to reflect on what it means to say "Jesus Christ is Lord and King." It is a day to explore what … Continue reading Christ the King, Mother Hen

Dangerous Sermons

See these pews right up here in the front? Years ago, they might have looked a bit different than these we have today. I didn’t reserve them for a special purpose today, but I thought about it! In the early Methodist revivals, there were no nice, cushioned altar rails to come and kneel for prayer. … Continue reading Dangerous Sermons

What Do You Want Me to Do For You?

A Sermon preached at Edenton Street UMC on November 10, 2024 Isaiah 49:8-13; Matthew 20:29-34 Before I begin, let me say that I have prayed, deliberated, and lost sleep over this day and this service. There is a temptation for preachers in the face of what we might call those “elephant in the room” moments … Continue reading What Do You Want Me to Do For You?

Who is the G.O.A.T?

A Sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost / Mark 9:30-37 The Shivta Baptismal Font is an ancient Christian baptismal font located in the ruins of the Byzantine city of Shivta in the Negev Desert, Israel. Who is the G.O.A.T.? Do any of you know what I am talking about? What would you say if … Continue reading Who is the G.O.A.T?