Just as [Jesus] was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 1:10-11 It always seems like good timing to me that…
John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Mark 1:4 Well, it’s that time of year to watch all of the many Christmas movies and specials, and it seems like there are more of them every year. Everyone has their favorites, and that’s true for me too.…
[Jesus said]: "Keep alert, for you do now know when the time will come." Mark 13:33 “Keep alert,” Jesus tells us, in today’s gospel reading (Mark 13:24-37). “For you do not know when the time will come.” The time when the Son of Man will be seen coming in clouds with great power and glory.…
How can suffering lead to hope? Here is Paul's answer to that question, in Romans 5:1-5.
How can we acquire an appetite for the world of grace? We can learn from Bartimaeus. Here is my sermon on Mark 10:46-52.
Song of blind Bartimaeus after his healing | Madeleine L'Engle All praise to thee, my God, this night for all I see, both night and day. All praise for loveliness of things! During the shadows of un-sight you kept the raging fears at bay. All praise to thee, my God, this night for all the…
How does one become great? Simple: By serving others. Here is my sermon on Mark 10:35-45.
What must we do to inherit eternal life? That is the question at the heart of this gospel reading. Here is my sermon on Mark 10:17-31.
It is not good to be alone, but it is not always easy to be together! Here is my sermon on Christian community, using readings from Genesis and the Gospel of Mark.
What would you be willing to do to enter the kingdom of God? Nothing is required, of course, because it is God's gift to us. But this gift still asks something of us, doesn't it? Here is my sermon on Mark 9:38-50.
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