The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son, and will abide in and with God’s people forever. As we near Pentecost, Jesus’ promise of God’s own self-sending also reminds us that God sends us into the world in dialogue and proclamation about his love for the world. The Triune God sends us so […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fifth Sunday of Easter
Amidst the fear and trembling of life, Jesus continues to tell us to look to him so that we might see the Father. Jesus calls himself the way, the truth and the life so that we might follow him, know him and live with him all our lives. In speaking with Thomas, Jesus is also […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in today’s gospel. The risen Christ opens the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our baptism. Each Sunday he spreads a feast before us amid the world’s violence […]
Third Sunday of Easter
In today’s gospel a stranger who was Jesus came near and went with two disciples walking to Emmaus on Easter day. The risen Christ overcame their feelings of loss and disappointment by revealing himself in the word and the breaking of the bread. Jesus draws near to us, going with us on all our journeys. […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Second Sunday of Easter
In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Jesus Christ comes to us amid our doubts and questions, so that we might experience life today in his resurrection. As the early Christians proclaimed Christ’s resurrection, we also proclaim him raised and alive in the world, as […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Resurrection of Our Lord / Easter Day
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion. […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Good Friday
Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Maundy Thursday
This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday
Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is the Servant King. The crowds who welcomed him shouting, “Hosanna!” also exemplify the paradox of our humanity: they turned on him, shouting, “Crucify him!” We desire to follow Christ, yet turn away from bearing his cross for others. Paul invites us writing, “Let […]
View the Sermon (PDF)Fifth Lent Midweek
Our faith has been handed on to us by generations stretching back to the Apostles. We give thanks for the great cloud of witnesses who have passed on the faith, running the race that was set before them. We remember missionaries who crossed boundaries and barriers of culture and language to share the faith; we […]
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