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”

Baptism, Easter, Holocaust, John, Life, Schindler's List, Thomas

"Life In His Name" Sermon for Easter 2C 4/11/2010

"Life In His Name"Sermon for 4/11/2010Easter 2CJohn 20:19-31; Psalm 150Doubting Thomas.... Poor Thomas gets such a bad rap. We read this Gospel story each year on the Second Sunday of the Easter season.  Whenever I hear this story, the moniker "Doubting Thomas" comes to mind.  Poor, Poor Thomas.  One question, one request, and he is… Continue reading "Life In His Name" Sermon for Easter 2C 4/11/2010