Change, Adaptability, and Goodbyes
This was a difficult and bittersweet Sunday, as I said goodbye to Westminster Church. I talked to them about how we all struggle with change, but how important it is that we learn to trust God and rem...
8 Jan 201820min
What Child IS This?
This is my Christmas Eve sermon where I look at who this Christ-child is thorugh the way Matthew connects the birth of Jesus to Moses.
8 Jan 201815min
Luke's Nativity Story
I take a look at Luke's version of the Nativity story. Why does he include what he does and write the story the way that he does?
8 Jan 201825min
Matthew's Nativity Story
In this Advent sermon, I walk through Matthew's story of Jesus' birth and why he tells the story the way he does. We are so used to hearing a story as one story and in quick and edited form that we ar...
20 Dec 201726min
The Meaning of Advent (and Christmas Jeopardy)
In this sermon I am a little more playful than usual. I start out talking about the meaning of Advent and our need to have the prophets and Mary teach us to wait for and long for Christ. I then shift ...
13 Dec 201723min
Christ the Shepherd King
In this sermon, I take a look at Jesus for Christ the King Sunday through the metaphor of the shepherd. We don't associate shepherding with royalty, but that is because we don't really grasp the image...
27 Nov 201720min
The Valley of Dry Bones
In this sermon, I look at Ezekiel's vision of the Valley of Dry Bones. I also use the story to pivot to some personal words to my congregation, who found out this week that I am leaving at the end of ...
21 Nov 201716min
The Four Chapter Gospel
In this stand alone sermon I unpack what the Gospel actually is in its fullest and most robust understanding. The good news comes in four chapters--Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. Part of...
14 Nov 201724min
