by Shelly | Jan 26, 2024 | Sermons
Seeing God’s power expressed in large and personal works In Deuteronomy God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, who will speak for God; in Psalm 111 God shows the people the power of God’s works. For the church these are ways of pointing to the unique...
by Shelly | Jan 19, 2024 | Sermons
Responding to God’s call – immediately! As we continue through the time after Epiphany, stories of the call to discipleship show us the implications of our baptismal calling to show Christ to the world. Jesus begins proclaiming the good news and calling...
by Shelly | Jan 11, 2024 | Sermons
Responding to God’s call – overcoming hesitation All the baptized have a calling in God’s world. God calls not just pastors and deacons but also the youngest child, like Samuel. The story of the calling of Nathanael plays with the idea of place. Nathanael...
by Shelly | Jan 6, 2024 | Sermons
A light for revelation – to be shared The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all nations and people....
by Shelly | Dec 28, 2023 | Sermons
A light for revelation – to be shared The psalmist calls on the natural world, celestial bodies, fire and earth, creatures, and all humanity, to praise God. The voices of Simeon and 84-year-old Anna join the chorus today, recognizing what God is doing in Jesus....
by Shelly | Dec 24, 2023 | Sermons
Nativity of Our Lord In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through Jesus Christ...
