The events John recounts read like a three act play, with Mary as the central figure in each act. The story moves from dismay to confusion and bewilderment and finally…
Isaiah 53:1-9 The subject scripture was written over 700 years before the birth of Jesus, yet it is a revelation, in extensive detail, of the circumstances of Jesus' life and…
In the scripture reading Jesus addresses a question on the minds of people everywhere, throughout time: "Why do bad things happen to people?". Jesus' answer has implications for all.
The account of Jesus' transfiguration has connections to other scriptural events which expand our understanding of God's plan. In the sermon we examine some of those connections to see what…
Luke's account of Jesus' beatitudes differs from the account in Matthew. Luke presents his as a contrast. For each one that comforts the distressed, there is one to warn the…
When Jesus returned to His hometown and read from Isaiah in the synagogue, He quickly showed them He was not just "Joseph's son". In fact, His words angered them greatly.
Jesus' ministry was a radical departure from what the people were familiar with under the Old Covenant. Jesus' teachings overthrew old ways of understanding. They were not at all what…
Our sermon peeks in at a visit between two unexpectedly pregnant women who are bubbling over with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. There is much to discover from the…
Luke goes to great detail to point out the specific time in which John the Baptist began his ministry of preparing the way for Jesus. The people had waited centuries…
The lectionary for this week focused on All Saints Day - a day to remember and thank God for the lives of God’s people who witnessed of Christ, often at…