Ann Weems, Christmas, Exodus, Incarnation, Irresistible Revolution, John, Luke, Matthew

"A Christmas Frame Of Mind" (1/4/09, Christmas 2B)

"A Christmas Frame of Mind"Christmas 2B Sermon from 1/4/2009John 1:1-18; Ephesians 1:3-14Christmas Day has come and gone again this year. The candy, cards, and gifts are 50 or 75% off. The 24-7 Christmas Music on the radio is over--the Christmas CD's and movies are packed away until next year. The returns have been returned, the… Continue reading "A Christmas Frame Of Mind" (1/4/09, Christmas 2B)

Christmas Eve, Emmanuel, Lovefeast, Luke, Willimon

"It is Blessed to Give AND Receive" (Christmas Eve Congregational Lovefeast Message 2008)

"It is Blessed to Give AND Receive"Christmas Eve Congregational LovefeastSermon from December 21, 2008 7:00pmYear B Luke 2:1-20It's better to give THAN to receive. This phrase is often heard a lot during this time of year:--Stores use it to entice us to spend money and remember the ones we love with gifts.--Charities use it to… Continue reading "It is Blessed to Give AND Receive" (Christmas Eve Congregational Lovefeast Message 2008)

Christmas Eve, Emmanuel, Lovefeast, Luke, Nouwen

"Waiting" from Meredith College Moravian Lovefeast, 12/2/08

"Waiting"Meredith College Moravian LovefeastDecember 2, 2008Luke 1:26-56;Luke 2:1-20Thank you for inviting me to share with you tonight. I'm excited to be back on Campus sharing in this annual tradition. Being an Angel, A Meredith Angel, myself, I thought it might be interesting tonight to briefly look at the passage that takes place just before the… Continue reading "Waiting" from Meredith College Moravian Lovefeast, 12/2/08

Cash Cab, Christmas Eve, Cosby Show, election, Irresistible Revolution, Lovefeast, Matthew, risk

"Risky Business" (11/16/08, Proper 28A/Pentecost +27)

"Risky Business"Proper 28A (Pentecost +27A)Sermon from 11-16-08Matthew 25:14-30; Psalm 90:1-8, 12Please join me in praying the prayer Jesus taught us to pray: The Lord's Prayer (found on page 4 in the Blue Book of Worship if you need to read along). "Our Father, who art in heaven, hollowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy… Continue reading "Risky Business" (11/16/08, Proper 28A/Pentecost +27)

Deuteronomy, Ground of the Unity, holy, Leviticus, love, Matthew, Moravian Covenant for Christian Living, Torah

"Being Holy" (10/26/08, Proper 25A)

"Being Holy"Proper 25A/24th Sunday after PentecostSermon from October 26, 2008Leviticus 19:1-3, 15-18; Matthew 22:34-46What word or phrase do you think of when you hear the word Holy? Holy, hummmm... as I thought about that word this week, many different phrases or ideas came to mind. For me, holy might involve having a heavenly choir singing… Continue reading "Being Holy" (10/26/08, Proper 25A)