Sermon 1/2/2011 Matthew 2:1-12; Isaiah 60:1-6; Luke 1-2 'That's What Christmas Is All About" In preparing for today's message, I spent time this week reflecting on the Christmas story. As I thought back to Christmas, I came to a happy revelation about the Christmas Eve lovefeast this year. I realized how much I enjoy reading… Continue reading Sermon from 1/2/2011: “That’s What Christmas Is All About”
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Comparing Matthew and Luke’s Birth Narratives
These are my musing and notes surrounding the birth narratives as told in Luke 1-2 and Matthew 1-2. They are brief at best. I spent time comparing and contrasting them, along with Christmas Carols from the Moravian Book of Worship. These are brief notes, but I did want to share them. If you find things… Continue reading Comparing Matthew and Luke’s Birth Narratives
The Christmas Story-a Less Digital Story
The Barn is an emergent Faith Community in the Allentown/Lehigh Valley area of PA, and I served as their Student Pastor from 2007-2008 during my last year of seminary. I love the way they used media and technology to convey the Good News of the Gospel, and Dave K. and crew have done it again! … Continue reading The Christmas Story-a Less Digital Story
Sermon for 7/4/10: "Risking It All" (Ruth 1:1-19-Favorite Things Summer Worship Series)
"Risking It All" Sermon for 7/4/10 Favorite Things Summer Worship Series John Hus Communion Ruth 1:1-19a; Mark 8:34-38 Let us prepare our hearts and pause in prayer from a hymn from Hus's time: The Word of God, which ne're shall cease, Proclaims free pardon, grace and peace, Salvation shows in Christ alone, The perfect will… Continue reading Sermon for 7/4/10: "Risking It All" (Ruth 1:1-19-Favorite Things Summer Worship Series)
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