The 4th Commandment

a sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)

The man who complained about Jesus healing the woman on the Sabbath was right – Jesus could have done it some other time.  But Jesus knew that true Sabbath rest depends on freedom.

The Peace of God, It is No Peace

a sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)

Jesus said that he came to bring fire to the earth, not peace.  But if God is love, and God loves peace, could it be that he brings us both?

The Gift of the Kingdom

a sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)

 
 
The opposite of fear is faith.
Do not be afraid, because God wants to give you his entire kingdom.