Matthew 2:1-22 For four weeks during Advent, we dwelt in the dark. We encouraged each other to rest there, to embrace it as fertile and magnificent. As the place from which new birth comes. And then, on the fourth Sunday of Advent, Mary was awakened by an angel, who told her she would birth the…
This is the last sermon in our Advent series, “Rhythms of Rest.” Luke 1:26-55 (excerpts) There’s a painting of this Scripture we just heard that I particularly love. It’s called “The Annunciation,” which is the name for when Gabriel comes to Mary and announces that she will give birth to Jesus. It was painted by…
This is the third sermon in an our Advent series entitled “Rhythms of Rest.” As the book of Job begins, the title character is living the ancient Hebrew equivalent of the American Dream. He has a big family; he’s got health and wealth; he’s got the respect of his peers; he’s highly regarded as a…
This sermon is the first in our Advent series, “Rhythms of Rest.” Psalm 63:1-8 This past summer, I was sitting in my backyard when I felt the sun on my face. Not an uncommon occurrence when one is sitting outside, but I don’t normally feel the sun on my face when I sit in that…
By Jim Brenneman Scripture Litany: Psalm 104:24;1Corin.12:4-5; Col.1:15-23 How many are your works O, Lord, Creator of the Universe! In wisdom you have made them all; the whole cosmos is full of your creatures. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there…
Mark 12:38-44 So, I got myself all knotted up as I was preparing for this sermon. Ask Chris and Ann. I sent them this rather long, wind-y email on Tuesday telling them what a hot mess my sermon prep had been so far. Here’s why: This story has traditionally been used to encourage people to…
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