Today we hear a story about Jesus reading Isaiah in the synagogue and telling those present that the scripture was fulfilled in their hearing that day. What we begin to realize in Jesus is that by his presence with us we know good news in the midst of our poverty, we are free even if […]
We are the messengers of good news, not only during this Christmas season but throughout the year. May we be so bold as to live God’s story in our homes and in our schools, in our work and in our world, so that others might know the joy of God with us and the joy […]
Based on the parable of the good samaritan, Pastor Bill creates a parable of a boy who has a decision to make…
On the feast of Epiphany, we hear the good news of John’s prologue “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.” Images of living in dark times, seasonal affective disorder, and being the light of Christ for the world are the main points of this sermon.
Using the combined images of abundant life and the good shepherd’s mission, this sermon invites the hearer to not be “afraid to death” but “live to death.” The sermon expands the lectionary text by one verse. Adding “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
We all have been blessed with the Good News of Jesus Christ. And we all know that after Christ died and rose again that he ascended into heaven, but he promised to come again. As we say every Easter, “Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.” As servants of the Master, we […]
Micah’s Requirements to us: Do Justice, Love Kindness, Walk Humbly with our God.