For the next five weeks, the lectionary parks in John, chapter 6, and churches who follow it will be reading about Jesus as the Bread of Life. That theme brought an old favorite children’s story to my mind this week. * * * Once upon a time there was a little red hen. She livedContinue reading “Sermon: Jesus vs. the Little Red Hen (John 6:1-15)”
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Marge’s Funeral Sermon
Note: For background, read “Joe and Marge.” * * * I am glad I had the opportunity to meet many of you today. I am also glad i got to watch the video with pictures of Marge from her life over the years. One sad part of my ministry is that I only get toContinue reading “Marge’s Funeral Sermon”
Sermon: May the Road Rise Up to Meet You (Psalm 121)
May the Road Rise Up to Meet You A Sermon on Psalm 121 Please turn with me to PSALM 121. This is known as “The Traveler’s Psalm.” It describes a liturgy that took place when pilgrims would depart from their villages to travel up to Jerusalem for the annual feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles.Continue reading “Sermon: May the Road Rise Up to Meet You (Psalm 121)”
Sermon: Jesus, the Stronger Man (Mark 3:20-27)
JESUS, THE STRONGER MAN Sermon by Chaplain Mike Preached June 10, 2012 * * * This past week marked the 68th anniversary of D-Day, which took place on June 6, 1944. It was on that day that the Allied forces invaded Europe by crossing the English Channel and landing on the beaches of Normandy. ItContinue reading “Sermon: Jesus, the Stronger Man (Mark 3:20-27)”
Sermon: Three Unwise Kings
NOTE: Sometimes during and after preaching a sermon, even when it has been written out beforehand, you realize connections and nuances you had not noticed when writing it. That happened this morning as I preached this message. So I have done a bit of editing to reflect that, including a change in the title. •Continue reading “Sermon: Three Unwise Kings”
Sermon: Serving a Generous Master (Matt. 25:14-30)
Today’s Gospel text speaks of a man going on a long journey. The journey that has brought me to this place where I stand today has likewise been long. Picture in your mind a young boy growing up in the Midwest. His family took him to the Methodist church. He loved being in the sanctuary,Continue reading “Sermon: Serving a Generous Master (Matt. 25:14-30)”
Children’s Sermon: Jesus’ Blessing Is Here for You
By Chaplain Mike I like the children’s sermon in a worship service. Many have suggested that adults usually get more out of it than they do the pastor’s sermon! I’ve heard my share of them over the years, good and bad. The best ones were simple, short, and directed to the imagination. It’s obviously wiseContinue reading “Children’s Sermon: Jesus’ Blessing Is Here for You”
Sermon: All Are Welcome
By Chaplain Mike You have been reading posts about the Beatitudes this week. If you would like to hear my sermon from this morning on Matthew 5:1-12, you can do so using the player below. This sermon is about 22 minutes long. http://www.box.net/embed/85t1vugyymxe3lr.swf
Sermon: Walking in God’s Good Works
By Chaplain Mike Below, you can listen to Chaplain Mike’s sermon, preached at a local Presbyterian church on 1/23/11. The Gospel reading for the day is Matthew 4:12-23. Other texts we read in the service, supporting the message, were Isaiah 41:17-20, Acts 10:38, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 2:11-14. http://www.box.net/embed/6b60h2f6i9i04vq.swf Matthew 4:17, 23-25 (NASB) From that timeContinue reading “Sermon: Walking in God’s Good Works”
Sermon: A Basic Conversation about Faith
By Chaplain Mike Below, you can listen to Chaplain Mike’s sermon on John 1:35-42, preached at a local Presbyterian church on Sunday, Jan. 16. http://www.box.net/embed/nq3870335mv9igp.swf John 1:35-42 (NASB) Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”Continue reading “Sermon: A Basic Conversation about Faith”
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