Ministry during #SocialDistancing
As our world responds to the COVID-19 outbreak by staying home, many churches are scrambling to keep the Body of Christ connected. At Saint James in West St Paul, thanks to some expertise among some of our staff, a passionate … Continue reading →
Images: Religious Freedom
I created these images for a sermon on religious freedom based on Isaiah 58:3-9, the idea that religion is as much serving our neighbor as attending services, and that no law can stop us from doing that. I ended up … Continue reading →
Confession and Absolution for Epiphany 2A
Confession & Absolution based on the readings for Epiphany 2A: Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42a P Our vindication is with the Lord, and our reward is with our God. Therefore, we confess our sin to Him. C Lord, … Continue reading →
Images: A smoldering wick, He will not snuff out
A collection of candle and flame-related images for a sermon based on Isaiah 42:1-7 with a nod to the Epistle lesson, Romans 6:1-11. He restored us when we were united with Him in His death.
Confession & Absolution for Epiphany 1C (The Baptism of our Lord)
Based on the readings for Epiphany 1C (The Baptism of our Lord): Psalm 29, Isaiah 42:1-9, Romans 6:1-11, Matthew 3:13-17 P The LORD gives his people strength; the LORD blesses his people with peace. Therefore, we confess our sin to … Continue reading →
Confession and Absolution for the Feast of Epiphany
Based on Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12 P In Christ Jesus and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence, so we kneel before our King in confession. C Lord of the nations, the wise … Continue reading →
Responsive Reading for Epiphany
P At the name of Jesus every knee will bow — in heaven and on earth and under the earth — C and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. P … Continue reading →
Image: Shelter of the Cross
In uncertain times, we can take shelter in the cross of Christ, from a sermon, “Reading the Signs,” based on Luke 21:5-28 for Proper 28C
Confession and Absolution for Proper 28C
Confession & Absolution for Proper 28C, based on these readings: Psalm 98, Malachi 4:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-28 P The day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and everyone who commits wickedness will become stubble, … Continue reading →
Image: Moldy Heart
An illustration used for a sermon, “Standing Firm in the Swamp,” based on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8,13-17 (Proper 27C), I discussed how the description of the “man of lawlessness” (antichrist) corresponds to the Old Adam in the heart of a Christian.
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