Category Archives: Sermons

Who Am I?

Good morning, Friends! Instead of a joke this morning, I want to start out with some riddles. Do any of you remember this one: I have one eye but can’t see. Who am I? A needle. Or here’s another: You … Continue reading

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Reborn

Good morning, Friends! Today we’ve got a story which includes two of the most interesting quotes in the gospel. One of them has caused a lot of controversy, as people have debated for centuries what it really means. The other … Continue reading

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Water into wine

Good morning, Friends! I hope you all are doing well today. This morning our Scripture talks a lot about wine. I know that a lot of people here don’t drink alcohol. I don’t myself – I never have, ever since … Continue reading

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What was Jesus asking?

Good morning, Friends! It’s time for us to move on from Christmas. But before we do, I want to look at a period we hardly ever think about. It’s that time between when Jesus was born, and the time when … Continue reading

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Consolation and redemption

Good morning, Friends! Today’s Scripture reading is one most people aren’t too familiar with. The stories we’ve been listening to for the past month – the stories about the shepherds and angels, all the prophecies of Isaiah and Jeremiah, the … Continue reading

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Home by another way

Good morning, Friends! This morning is kind of a strange and special time in the calendar. Christmas was just a week ago. Everybody has opened their stockings and presents. A lot of you have already taken your decorations down, and … Continue reading

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The real story of Christmas

We tell the Christmas story at different times, in different ways. Last night, by candle light, we told the story of the journey to Bethlehem, the homeless baby who was born in a stable, because nobody had room for him … Continue reading

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Incarnation

Good morning, Friends! Last week we started Advent – the season when we prepare for the coming of Christ. We looked at what people in the time of Jesus had heard from the prophets. This morning, I want us to … Continue reading

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What were they waiting for? (first Sunday of Advent)

Believe it or not, Advent has actually started! The season of the coming of Christ. And to start the season off, I want to ask what people were thinking, back during the years before Jesus was born. You know, I … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And do not forget what the Lord has done for you. Who forgives all your sins; who heals … Continue reading

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