Category Archives: Sermons

“We are storytellers. Like all the people of God before us, we are called to tell the story of God’s salvation. And maybe in times of uncertainty and death, we need to linger in that story a little longer.” In this time of physical distancing, my worshipping community is gathering online. Here is my sermonContinueContinue reading “Go quickly and tell . . .”

Here is my rather nerdy sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 29, 2020, presented on Trinity Commons Zoom Evening Prayer Worship during this season of physical distancing. Readings are available here: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Psalm 130 And if you prefer, audio-only is available here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3275491/Sermon_Lent_5_3292020_Audio.m4a

“Linus was right. Christmas isn’t about gifts, food, or the love of friends. Christmas is about the moment when heaven opened, and angels sang: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

In 1996 I bought my first copy of _Good Omens_ by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, and I have read it at least once a year for 23 years. Finally, after 8 years of ordained ministry, I have used this fantastic story as a significant part of a sermon. A sermon for the 20th SundayContinueContinue reading “A pharisee, a tax collector, and my favorite book”

  I have never shepherded sheep, but for ten years I had the job of keeping up with Frankie (as well as taking care of two other dogs and a cat). So Frankie and her tendency to run came to mind when reading the parable of the Lost Sheep. Today marks one year since IContinueContinue reading “The risky choice”