Tag Archives: lectionary
Having the God of Hosts with You
2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 David is anointed king of Israel. What a glorious moment this must have been for him at the age of 30! How does someone get to be king at such an early age? How does a young shepherd get picked for God out of the line-up of his brothers who had […]
Sermon Podcast from Yesterday
“Excelling in the Race of Your Life” 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Delivered to Church for the Highlands Sunday, July 1, 2012 itunes podcast is here
An Invitation to Trust the Right Hand of God–Psalm 20 for Proper 6B
Psalm 20 This psalm developed as the result of David’s many experiences with the strength and faithfulness of God’s right hand. It is a beautiful prayer of reflection on God’s reliability, trustworthiness, and power. David had learned to put his trust in “the name of the Lord our God” in the midst of difficult times […]
Sermon from Pentecost Jazz Service Today
“How to Experience Pentecost” Acts 2:1-21 Day of Pentecost, Sunday, May 27,2012 The audio podcast is here.
Lectionary Haiku
Haiku of the four readings for this Sunday, the 7th Sunday of Easter. Place twelve is open Matthias gets a whole lot Judas departed —————————– A sight to behold In contrast with blowing chaff Fruit borne of wisdom —————————– As found in the heart Real life received in now This life in the Son —————————– […]
Lectionary vs. Mother’s Day
The lectionary vs. Mother’s Day. It has been a battle for preachers since Hallmark started cranking out cards not long after the U.S. Congress gave the day official recognition on the second Sunday of every May (read more about it here). Not just a few pastors have been scarred forever from within their congregations for […]
“The Fruit of Attachment” sermon from today
“The Fruit of Attachment” John 15:1-8 Delivered to Church for the Highlands Sunday, May 6, 2012, Easter 5B The benefits of staying attached to Jesus . . . Oneness Purpose Fruit Audio Podcast click here iTunes Podcast channel here (sometimes it take a few hours for iTunes to list most recent podcast)
Overview of Scripture for this Sunday, Easter 5B
Acts 8:26-40 It is hard for me to imagine the Ethiopian eunuch without thinking of a few eunuch scenes in Mel Brooks’ History of the World Part 1. One doesn’t just run into eunuchs these days, but they were a part of life in Philip’s time. The one Philip met on the road was no […]
“Benefits of Having a Good Shepherd”
“Benefits of Having a Good Shepherd” Church for the Highlands Sunday, April 29, 2012 Podcast: Sermon Audio
Overview of Scripture for this Sunday, Easter 4B
Readings for this Sunday, Easter 4B Acts 4:5-12—Here we see Peter boldly proclaiming the news about Jesus’ resurrection. He and John have been arrested for their failure to stop spreading the news and now appear before the Sanhedrin for their actions. Verse 13 is not included in the reading for this Sunday, but it provides […]
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