Archive for 2010/01


Sermon for the 3rd Sun. After Epiphany, Jan. 24, 2010, “Knowing Who We Are and Why We Do What We Do,” Text: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Luke 4:14-21

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Today, we continue exploring the theme of “manifestation.” What does it to say that we are called to “manifest” God’s presence – individually and collectively?
 
Today’s Old Testament and Gospel readings focus on how the presence of God is manifested in and through the reading of […]

Sermon for the 2nd Sun. After Epiphany, Jan. 17, 2010, “Taste the New Wine!” Text: John 2:1-11

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Several years ago, my father presented my brother and sisters and me with a very special Christmas present. He had gathered up forty years of photographs and old home movie clips, and put them together on a video cassette – a sort of travel […]

Sermon for the 1st. Sun. After the Epiphany, Jan. 10, 2010, “Baptismal Steps,” Text: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

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During the 2004 presidential race, Democratic contender Howard Dean, an occasional Episcopalian, was asked, “Do you see Jesus Christ as the son of God and believe in him as the route to salvation to eternal life?” Dean answered,
“I certainly see him as the son of God. I […]

Sermon for the 2nd. Sun. After Christmas, Jan. 3, 2010, “God’s Christmas Card,” Text: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

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One of the most beautiful Christmas card scenes over the years has been of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus fleeing Bethlehem for Egypt. Mary and Joseph ride on the back of a donkey while Joseph walks by their side. In most cards, […]