Jesus is on his way towards Jerusalem. He has recently explained to his disciples what is to take place. In this Gospel He ascends a mountain with his inner circle…
John in Prison did not back down from Herod. Did not waver in his calling. He was not as a reed waving in the wind or a person wearing soft…
Jesus is divisive. At his crucifixion there were two groups in the crowd, two thieves on the cross. Some mocked others honored him as the Christ. The king who was…
Luke 15 is sometimes called the mini Gospel. It is good news! It reveals the heart of God for the lost and wandering. We are assured of a welcome return.…
On the Road to Jerusalem Jesus says "I came to cast fire on the earth; and would that it were already kindled".
A lawyer approaches Jesus and asks what he must do to "inherit Eternal Life", this leads him to giving us the Summary of the Law and prompts Jesus to tell the parable of the Good Samaritan in response to the question of "Who is my Neighbor". It is not possible for us to fulfill the Summary of the Law. Only Jesus was able to do this. In his letter to Colossians Paul reminds us that Love flows out of Hope. In this sermon Ed talks about Hope and Endurance as aspects of Faith in Christ that help us to become more Christlike and so more nearly amend our lives to reflect the Summary of the Law.
Trinity Sunday is the Sunday following Pentecost in the church calendar followed by most Christians around the world. It is a day we focus on and explore the mystery of…
Jesus proclaimed himself The Good Shepherd during the feast of dedication in Jerusalem. King David was proclaimed shepherd and prince by God. Kings were thought of as shepherds. The Feast…
This sermon from Easter Sunday explores what hope is, where to find it, how to grow it and why it with Jesus' Resurrection explains his followers behavior.
Transfiguration Sunday falls at the end of the Season of Epiphany and immediately before Lent. In the Gospel it occurs just before Jesus heads to Jerusalem for his Crucifixion and…