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?

Sermon Blogging – “What kind of day is today?”

Last month, on Sunday, February 12th, I was privileged to speak at Elizabeth City's annual Unity Service. The service is coordinated each year by the Elizabeth City Ministerial Association, and I came at the invitation of their current president, Rev. Shawn Blackwelder, who currently serves as pastor at Riverside UMC. Below is the text of … Continue reading Sermon Blogging – “What kind of day is today?”

The Easter Triduum – a sermon

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