Sermons

Ephesians 1:3-14; 3:14-21 Along with scores of others, mostly tourists, my friends and I sat in folding chairs in the chancel of the historic and… Read More »Holy Extravagance

Ephesians 1:3-14 Continuing in a series of sermons on chapter one of the Letter to the Ephesians, which we began last week, today we will… Read More »Chosen, In Christ

Ephesians 1:3-14 Grace. Redeeming grace. God’s redeeming grace. It’s impossible to define, to wrap one’s mind around or express adequately in one’s lived experience. That’s… Read More »Redeeming Grace

John 18:33-19:22 Before I begin to read from the Gospel of John and preach, I think it is appropriate to acknowledge that three days ago,… Read More »No King But Caesar!

John 15:1-8 Last spring, when we had a lot of rain, I cut back on watering my lawn. But then, during the long hot, dry… Read More »Abiding for Fruitfulness

I John 3:16-24 I have to say, I have had the best time being a part of this community; let me offer some examples. This… Read More »Abiding in Love

“Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26 After… Read More »“I AM the Resurrection and the Life”