Palms, Passion, and Power

This is a sermon offered on the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro, AL. “We need the whiplash of the Palms and the Passion to experience the potential of Jesus’ earthly power and his divine power. We need to hold these two together to realizeContinueContinue reading “Palms, Passion, and Power”

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

A sermon offered on Wednesday in the 5th Week of Lent at Prophets & Praise: Lenten Prayers in Linn Park, Birmingham, Alabama. “The cleansing of the Temple, especially how it is told in John, should keep clergy types and church leaders on their toes. It is a reminder that while even while everything is workingContinueContinue reading “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego”

The temple of his body

A sermon offered on the 3rd Sunday in Lent at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Roanoke, Alabama. “The cleansing of the Temple, especially how it is told in John, should keep clergy types and church leaders on their toes. It is a reminder that while even while everything is working the way it should—liturgy, sacraments,ContinueContinue reading “The temple of his body”

The cross and strange fruit

A sermon offered on the Second Sunday in Lent, February 28, 2021, at St. Paul’s in Greensboro, Alabama. Principal Text: Mark 8:31-38 I refer to the song “Strange Fruit” as sung by Billie Holiday. If you want to give the song a listen, you can do so here. I also talk about the National MemorialContinueContinue reading “The cross and strange fruit”