The title and main ideas for this message are taken from this article: http://www.workingpreacher.org/craft.aspx?post=2901 It’s unusual for me to borrow so directly in this way, but this seemed so apt!…
How strange! In Ezekiel’s vision, rather than dissipating, the water increases in volume and depth. This bears some careful thought.
The sermon this morning is not about mental illness! But we do all ‘hear voices’, and we’ll consider how we attune ourselves to God’s voice.
There are three texts to read together as preparation for Sunday. Psalm 37 and 73, and Matthew 5:1-12.
The question of whether some persons will spend eternity in hell because of their non-belief in Jesus, or whether in the end, all will be saved, is the topic of…
John of Patmos lived in the midst of a great world empire. He reflected on the reign of God in that context, and we do well to do the same.
On this World-Wide Communion Sunday, I will be remembering those around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Last Sunday I preached about ‘endurance’. I have to wonder how…
Patience has always been considered a virtue. But ‘endurance’ and ‘perseverance are perhaps different categories. Regardless, all of these seem in short supply in the times in which we live. …
Without seeking for specific meanings, read Revelation 4-12 in one sitting. What is the overall impression?
The question of timing, for example, 'how long, O Lord?' appears throughout the Bible. In this sermon, we’ll consider the strange timing in the story of Lazarus.