Valentines 2022 I was in the Hallmark store the other day grabbing a last-minute Valentine’s for Vivienne. Hold on, let me rephrase that. Having set aside some special time to scour the Hallmark store for the Valentines card to express … Continue reading
Presumptive Jesus Luke 5:1-11 2-6-22 In today’s familiar passage we learn several new insights into how Jesus breaks into our life. First, notice how the scene begins with Jesus’ presumption that he could just step onto Simon’s boat uninvited. Jesus’ … Continue reading
The Curious Exchange between Jesus and a Convert Luke 9:57-62 Today we meet Jesus and his disciples on their way to Jerusalem. That is where Jesus finds us: along the way. You might be traveling along the way to a … Continue reading
Jesus’ Inaugural Address Luke 4:14-21 January 23, 2022 We might consider this morning’s scripture as Jesus’ inaugural address announcing his vision for his ministry. He had returned to his childhood home of Nazareth right after overcoming Satan’s temptations in the … Continue reading
Jesus’ First Miracle … what does that have to do with me? January 17, 2022 John 2:1-11 “DEARLY beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this company, to join together this … Continue reading
Fourth Sunday of Advent WTF? Luke 1:26-38 December 19, 2021 Here’s a question for you: Historically, when was the very first church service? At the Manger At the Last Supper At Pentecost None of the above Hold that thought … … Continue reading
Notes for following Roger’s sermon that will be upload to Facebook Sundays afternoon.
Marrying a Scandal Advent 3 2021 Matthew 1:18-25 Anyone here ever played the role of Joseph in your school’s Christmas play? If so, then you may have become disillusioned with the role. It hardly is a career maker. In fact, … Continue reading
Advent 2021 Week 2: God Doesn’t Want to Blast Us; He Wants to Bless Us Luke 2:1-7 12-5-21 It’s the holiday season which, as everyone knows, means that I get to tell holiday jokes. For example, a group of chess … Continue reading