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Odd Math – an unpreached Holy Trinity sermon

I’ve posted Odd Math, a sermon I wrote as part of my Approval for Ordination application materials. Because of various circumstances, I was unable to preach this sermon this year. It is posted over at my Occasional Sermons page. And many thanks to all who sent emails, posted comments, or wrote on my Facebook pageContinue reading “Odd Math – an unpreached Holy Trinity sermon”

“No We Can’t” – A Pentecost Sermon

I’ve posted my sermon for the Festival of Pentecost, entitled No We Can’t. It’s linked, along with all my extant sermons, at my sermons page. I also finally got around to posting my Palm/Passion Sunday sermon, entitled In Between. A blessed week to you all!

On Selecting “Alternate” Readings for Pentecost

Here’s the lectionary lineup for Pentecost Sunday (May 11): First Reading:Acts 2:1–21 Numbers 11:24–30 (Alternate) Psalm:Psalm 104:24–34, 35bR/ Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:30) Second Reading:1 Corinthians 12:3b–13Acts 2:1–21 (Alternate) Gospel:John 20:19–23John 7:37–39 (Alternate) Note the alternate readings. How do you go about deciding whether to use anContinue reading “On Selecting “Alternate” Readings for Pentecost”

Sermon: Lord, if you had been here . . .

My sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent – Lord, if you had been here . . . – is now posted over at my sermons page.

Sunday Sermon: Knowing – and not knowing – God

My sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Knowing – and not knowing – God, has been listed over at my sermons page. In it I wrestled with John 3:8, "The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where itContinue reading “Sunday Sermon: Knowing – and not knowing – God”