During this weekend that we celebrate Pentecost, we are reminded of how the church waited for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and then how that gift sent them to share the good news with the people of all nations. No matter what we are called to next, because of Pentecost we know that we […]
In this second to last sermon at St. John’s of Highland, the preacher is called by the spirit to the place where the spirit dwells in the lives of God’s people. The story is retold of Paul’s second missionary journey to northern Greece. Acts 16:9-15
Our text from John 13 for this Sunday comes to us in the context of Maundy Thursday just after Jesus washed the disciples feet, and we hear he then says to them, ““By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” God does not make a distinction […]
Referencing all three texts, the preacher invites the listener to live into the tension of the day “Why are Christians et al. more prone to division than consensus building?” Acts 8:26-40, I John 4: 7-21, John 15:1-8
Now that Christ has ascended, we are the Body of Christ in the world, and there are always countless ways that we can make his love and grace manifest for others in the things we say and do. As a result, we cannot stand idly around looking up to heaven as we wait for Christ […]
Acts 2:39: “For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him.” With these words, the preacher’s grandchild Blair becomes a part of the Body of Christ in Baptism.
“When the day of Pentecost had arrived, they were all together in one place.” Pentecost worship transcends time and space. On this confirmation day everyone shows up… everyone!
This wonderfully crazy story from Acts for today is one that helps us to understand an invaluable lesson for our own lives. No matter where we are or what our circumstance, we have the opportunity to share the good news of God in Christ Jesus who sets us free. And what a powerful statement we […]
With what can we compare the first Pentecost? The preacher creates a real life parable of ministry with and to residents of a memory support assisted living facility.