Sermons on The Cross
A New Commandment
Lectionary: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31-35 Let us pray: Bless this space, O God. Bless this meal you have invited us to; bless your words and mine. Speak to us as we enter these three days before Easter, as we remember again Your life and death. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit we pray, Amen. A…
He Died (Good Friday 2018)
Readings: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, John 18:1-19:42 Let us pray: O God, as we are gathered here together tonight, we pray that you would open our eyes so that we may see the wonder of your love. Open our ears, so that we can understand your word and your truth. Permeate us, Holy Spirit, so that day after day we may know your will and see your light. In Christ’s name we pray,…
Love (Maundy Thursday 2018)
Lectionary Passages: Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31-35 Let us pray: O Lord, give us ears to hear and hearts to understand as we come together to hear your word. May You bless my words and speak through them. May you bless each of us and enter into our hearts this night. Amen. Love We just read the story of the Last Supper, or, we read…
Foolishness (Mar. 4)
Lectionary texts: Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, and John 2:13-22. Let us pray: Please bless your word, O God, and fill our hearing with understanding and grace. Show us your ways. Give us the courage to follow them, as a church and as individuals. In Your name we pray, Amen. Foolishness It’s been the kind of week–few weeks, really–where I’ve…