Category Lectionary
Jesus as Bassmaster?
“If Jesus Was a Bassmaster” John 21:1-19 Delivered to Church for the Highlands John Henson Third Sunday of Easter, April 10, 2016 I was painfully reminded yesterday of the truth of John Steinbeck’s words, “It has always been my private conviction that any man who pits his intelligence against a fish and […]
Do You Have a Batcave?
“Walking through Walls” John 20:19-31 Delivered to Church for the Highlands John Henson Second Sunday after Easter, April 3, 2016 We’ve been showing old tv shows and cartoons on Thursday nights to the Highland Blessing Dinner crowd here in the chapel before the meal starts. The most requests are for Three Stooges episodes, but […]
“Believe Indeed” Easter sermon
“Believe Indeed” Luke 24:1-12 Delivered to Church for the Highlands Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 The ancient Easter greeting we have said here today, “He is risen! He is risen indeed!” remind us of our belief that the tomb of Jesus was empty and that he won victory over death. I guess it is […]
“Showing Jesus” from VOA Holy Week Service
“Showing Jesus” Delivered at Volunteers of America Holy Week Service 2016 Tuesday, March 22, 2016 John Henson I went to a funeral over a month ago but it stays with me. I’m still thinking about what the deceased man did with his life as a husband, father, worker, deacon, and devoted follower of […]
Divided on Palm Sunday
Message Manuscript of Palm Sunday 2016 Delivered to Church for the Highlands John Henson Palm Sunday, Sunday, March 20, 2016 This past week was full of activity for the Presidential candidates, especially in the Super Tuesday primaries. What will probably stand out the most years from now is what happened in the crowds who […]
“Encountering Forgiveness” sermon from Sunday
Message Manuscript for “Encountering Forgiveness” Luke 15:1-3,11b-32 Delivered to Church for the Highlands John Henson Fourth Sunday of Advent, March 6, 2016 “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” That’s a quote commonly attributed to William Shakespeare. It turns out, though, it isn’t from him. Apparently, the closest thing he ever wrote to it […]
“Confronting Our Indifference” from 2nd Sunday of Lent
“Confronting Indifference” Luke 13:31-35 Delivered to Church for the Highlands by John Henson Second Sunday of Lent, February 21, 2015 “I don’t care.” That’s a response I often used when my parents would warn me pending consequences of my actions. One time they told me I would be grounded for a week for something I […]
“Beating Temptation” sermon from First Sunday of Lent
Message Manuscript for “Beating Temptation” Luke 4:1-13 Delivered to Church for the Highlands First Sunday of Lent, February 14, 2016 Oscar Wilde was right when he confessed: “I can resist everything except temptation.”[1] I feel the truth of this every time there is a plate of freshly baked cookies on the kitchen counter as I walk […]
“Listen Up” sermon from Transfiguration Sunday
“Listen Up” Luke 9:28-36 Delivered to Church for the Highlands, by John Henson Transfiguration Sunday, February 7, 2016 There’s no question I feel more manly in my truck these days. Its not that I was not manly before, but the cherry bomb glass pack mufflers Jack installed back when he was driving it have upped […]
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