The parables taught by Jesus teach us both about God and ourselves. What can we learn from his parable of the wicked tenants? Here is my sermon on Matthew 21:33-46.
Caring for God’s Vineyard: My Sermon on Matthew 21:33-46
The (Blessed) Unfairness of God’s Mercy: My Sermon on Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Matthew 20:1-16
The (Blessed) Unfairness of God's Mercy: My Sermon on Jonah 3:10-4:11 and Matthew 20:1-16.
Ten Thousand Reasons to Forgive: My Sermon on Matthew 18:21-35
With all that is happening in our world right now, what can we do to make a difference? Here is one thing we can do: forgive someone. Here is my sermon on Matthew 18:21-35.
Our Most Important Relationship(s): My Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20
Scripture teaches us that God cares deeply about our most important relationship(s). Here is my sermon on Matthew 18:15-20.
Getting Behind Jesus
When Jesus rebuked Peter, he did not tell him to go away, but to get behind him, and that makes all the difference.
The Shape of Your Cross: My Sermon on Matthew 16:21-28
What does it mean to follow Jesus today? Here is a sermon focusing on that important question.
Who Do You Say that I Am?: My Sermon on Matthew 16:13-20
Jesus asks us all a very basic question: "Who do you say that I am?" Our answer directly affects how we live out our faith and how we live our lives. Here is my sermon on this profound question.
Woman, Great Is Your Faith!: My Sermon on Matthew 15:21-28
What can an unnamed Canaanite woman teach us about faith in Jesus? A great deal, it turns out. Here is my sermon on the woman who begged Jesus for crumbs from the master's table.
Why He Walked on Water: My Sermon on Matthew 14:22-33
The story of Jesus walking on water is a familiar one, but offers new insights into our Christian life whenever we turn to it. Here is my sermon on this powerful story.
How to Live in the Present Moment (To Remind Me)
The present moment "holds infinite riches," so why do we so often live in the past or future? Here are a number of quotations about living in the present moment that I have collected over the years that I thought would be helpful to share.
My Pastoral Ponderings 