Sermon 6-19-11 Final Sermon at RMC Trinity Sunday, Year A 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20 "Good Words" It is quite fitting that today's Scripture readings are final words. These are the assigned passages for Trinity Sunday, as they both offer blessings or benedictions in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The passage… Continue reading “Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)
Category: Holy Spirit
2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”
Sermon for 3/20/11 Lent 2A John 3:1-17; Psalm 121 "Earthly Things" "Heavenly Things" As a kid, I loved Sesame Street. In fact, I still like Sesame Street, and have an ongoing affinity for anything Muppets. Kermit has always been my favorite. This loveable green frog hails from a swamp, where he had thousands of… Continue reading 2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”
Lent: Day 10
Today I spent the morning at church participating in and co-facilitating our 2011 Planning Process. The conversation went well in our Mission Group, and many ideas were tossed around and recorded. The thing that struck me particularly was how, when the 3 groups were sharing together in the Sanctuary at the end, there was much… Continue reading Lent: Day 10
Lent: Day 5
This morning I was fortunate to get the chance to catch up with a great friend and mentor in ministry. We don't live close anymore, so it's always a treat to get to chat for a few minutes. In Ann Weem's poem "The Holy In The Ordinary" (the poem that gave me the idea for… Continue reading Lent: Day 5
"The Outpouring of God’s Spirit" Pentecost Sermon 5/31/09
Sermon 5/31/09 "The Outpouring of God's Spirit"Pentecost, Year BActs 2:1-21; John 15:26-27 Have you ever been at a point in your life when you just wanted to hear a word from God? Maybe it was years ago or maybe it's today. Maybe you were looking for guidance to help make a difficult decision or maybe… Continue reading "The Outpouring of God’s Spirit" Pentecost Sermon 5/31/09