First Sunday of Advent                                             29 November 2020 (Isaiah 64:1-9   Psalm 80   1 Corinthians 1:3-9   Mark 13:24-37) “Trusting a Deeper Truth!” There is an old adage that goes like this:  “Joy is not in things; it is within us!” For today, for this sermon, I want to change one word.  My change of one word goes … More “Trusting a Deeper Truth!”

Matthew 25: 31-46 Today is the day in the life of the Church celebrated as Christ the King Sunday.  Historically, a day instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius Xi (14) as the Catholic holiday, originally deemed the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  I guess Christ the King was easier for … More Who is Your King?

24th Sunday after Pentecost                                                        15 November 2020 (Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-18,  Psalm 90:1-12 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11   Matthew 25:14-30) “Stewards of the Mission of God!” As we have now moved more than a week past the elections (well, sort of!), I want to begin my sermon today by laying two questions in front of you. What … More “Stewards of the Mission of God!”

Matthew 25:1-13 So, Jesus says in our Gospel for today; “Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.”   Keep watch… So… you know I’m going there…  So, I might as well just get right to it…  This past Tuesday was election day… and the, well, the week went from there.  … More To Be Wise