Sermon based on Luke 15:11-32 A Shameful Request. An Unexpected Response A respected man was blessed with two sons. One day, his younger son says to him, “Father, give me the share of the family property coming to me.” Saying this was as good as telling your father he’s worth more to you dead thanContinueContinue reading “It’s Complicated: A Parable about Shame & Grace”
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A Sermon for when Evil Things Happen as did in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, 2025–“Senseless Suffering, Unstoppable Salvation”
“Senseless suffering. Unstoppable Salvation.” Sermon Text: Matthew 2:13-23 Over the past many weeks, we have rejoiced in the miraculous birth of our Lord, Immanuel, God with us. We’ve reflected on the faithfulness of Mary and Joseph, who submitted to the will of God and raised this child and named Him Jesus. We’ve reflected on theContinueContinue reading “A Sermon for when Evil Things Happen as did in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, 2025–“Senseless Suffering, Unstoppable Salvation””
Voting with Faith: Christian Responsibilities Explained
No church or pastor should ever endorse outright a particular candidate for office. The Church’s only endorsement is Jesus Christ. After all, Jesus has never flip-flopped on key issues, used race-based identity politics, or had a questionable haircut. No. Indeed, the Church preaches Christ crucified and Christ risen for the sake of sinners. This, andContinueContinue reading “Voting with Faith: Christian Responsibilities Explained”
Trading Blessings for Sin: Lessons from Mark 6:14-29
You know, it’s beyond frightening to think about how easily we can trade incredible blessings in life in order to accomplish sin’s bidding. First, just think about how much peace God offers us in the gospel through His word, yet we so often choose chaos, instead. Sinners that we are, if onlyw we could forContinueContinue reading “Trading Blessings for Sin: Lessons from Mark 6:14-29”
Psalm 148 — Twelve Psalms for Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
We’ve learned a lot about the psalms in the last twelve weeks and I’ve enjoyed this series. However, while there are 150 psalms total in the psalter, and combined they express the full range of the human experience—sorrow, despair, hope, love and joy—the psalms we’ve been focusing on in this series have been those thatContinueContinue reading “Psalm 148 — Twelve Psalms for Advent, Christmas & Epiphany”
O Lord, open my lips... 