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Where do you find glory?

A sermon based on John 17:1-11 for Easter 7

A Soldier's Story

A sermon based on 1 Peter 3:15-22 for Easter 6A

What Does That Mean? (Part 10)

The next installment of the series on the meaning of the parts of the liturgy. Featured this month: Prayer of Thanksgiving, Lord's Prayer, Words of Institution, and the Peace (Pax Domini).

Truth Be Banned

A sermon based on Acts 7:51-60 for Easter 5A

The Shepherd's Voice

A sermon based on John 10:1-10 for Easter 4A

Cure for Guilt

A sermon for Easter 3A based on Acts 2:36-41 (Note on audio: I was recovering from laryngitis at the time I preached this.)

What Does That Mean? (Part 9)

A newsletter article explaining the Preface, Proper Preface, Sanctus, and Benedictus in the Divine Service

Out of the Darkness

A sermon for Easter 2A based on 1 Peter 1:3-9

Peter's Lament

For Easter Sunrise Service this year, Pastor Dale did a dramatic monologue based on the Easter story from Peter's perspective. (The lighting at sunrise isn't great--sorry about the washed out color.)

Strange Parenting

A sermon for Passion Sunday, Series A, and Confirmation based on Isaiah 50:4-9

Natural Born Enemies

A sermon based on Romans 8:1-11 for Lent 5A

Can you see Jesus?

A sermon based on John 9:35-41 for Lent 4A

Drink and Live

A sermon based on Exodus 17:1-7 for Lent 3A discussing faith and finances

What Does That Mean? (Part 8)

A newsletter article explaining the Prayer of the Church

What Does That Mean? (Part 6)

A newsletter article explaining the Hymn of the Day and Sermon

The Right Answer

A sermon based on Romans 4:1-5,13-17 for Lent 2A

Choose Your Weapon

A sermon based on Matthew 4:1-11 for Lent 1A

The Emperor's New Clothes

A sermon based on Exodus 24:8-18 for Transfiguration, series A. This marks a turning point in my sermon style and hopefully a major improvement.

Biblical Art on the Web

A collection of links to artwork depicting various Biblical themes, sorted by theme and chapter/verse.