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God’s Seedy Kingdom

The texts for Sunday, June 17, 2012: Ezekiel 17:22–24; Psalm 92:1–4, 12–15; 2 Corinthians 5:6–10[11–13] 14–17; and Mark 4:26–34 This sermon was started by watching a recent Coca-cola ad as shown on Co.create: “Security Camera Footage in Coca-cola Ad Catches People Being Awesome” “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on theContinueContinue reading “God’s Seedy Kingdom”

About: mustard trees

The texts for Sunday, June 17,2012: Ezekiel 17:22–24; Psalm 92:1–4, 12–15; 2 Corinthians 5:6–10[11–13] 14–17; and Mark 4:26–34 “He also said, ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of allContinueContinue reading “About: mustard trees”

Taking Up Your Cross

The texts for Sunday, March 4, 2012: Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16; Psalm 22:23–31; Romans 4:13–25; Mark 8:31–38. I confess that I cringe when I read this gospel text. I’ve rarely heard a piece of scripture that is more frequently misused than this passage. And worse— these words are said to come straight from Jesus and seemContinueContinue reading “Taking Up Your Cross”

The Heart of God’s Law

The texts for Sunday, October 23, 2011 are: Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8; and Matthew 22:34–46 “On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” – Matthew 22:44 Love the Lord your God … Love your neighbor as your self … It’s interesting to me that central to these twoContinueContinue reading “The Heart of God’s Law”

The Passionate Host

The texts for Sunday, October 9, 2011 were: Isaiah 25:1–9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1–9; and Matthew 22:1–14 … God has also prepared a banquet, according to Isaiah. A banquet to celebrate the end of old things and the beginning of new. A banquet that in itself is truly grace. Everyone is welcome there. There isContinueContinue reading “The Passionate Host”

Sunrise is coming…

The texts for Sunday, September 18, 2011 were: Jonah 3:10—4:11; Psalm 145:1–8; Philippians 1:21–30; and Matthew 20:1–16. “Sunrise is coming,” she said. That was the only response I got when I asked if it was worth it.  If it was worth working through the night.  If it was worth waiting in the long, painful hours—waitingContinueContinue reading “Sunrise is coming…”