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“Good Words” (Sermon for 6/19/11)

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)

Amphibian, Baptism, church, disciples, Discipleship, Holy Spirit, John, Lent, Life, Muppets, water

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”

Barbara Brown Taylor, Burning Bush, Christmas, Easter, Fred Craddock, God, Holy Spirit, Moses, Pentecost, Silence, Theophany

"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