Sermons

“You Want Me To Do What Now?”

October 11, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. This is a joyous day, because we will celebrate the first of several baptisms in the coming weeks. Today, Leighton Eila Willoughby will be baptized into the household of God. Of course, we hope that isn’t as stressful an…

“What God Has Joined Together?”

October 4, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. I’m back in the pulpit again… And, once again, we are faced with so much tragedy in the news. There has been yet another mass shooting. Our prayers are with the victims families, and the family of the shooter.…

“Rihan & Aylan”

September 6, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Labor Day weekend – a time for days at the beach, bbqs with friends, or getting around to those last of the summer plans. This unofficial end of the summer brings some…

“The Hypocritical Church”

August 30, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. One of the things I often hear about religion is that the church is full of hypocrites. “In fact, according to UnChristian, a book based on surveys done by the Barna Research Group, among people with no religious affiliation…

“Sticks & Stones”

August 9, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. What a week – the 70th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act. The beginning of debate season for the 2016 Presidential election.…

“Rape, Murder, & Barley – Part 2”

August 2, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. Previously, on the “David Channel” King David raped Bathsheba, a woman married to one of the leaders of his armies, Uriah, who was valiantly out fighting while David stayed home. When she got pregnant, he attempted to cover it…

“Rape, Murder, & Barley – Part 1 (Rated PG13)”

May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. There’s a story I heard once, that I’d like to share with you. It takes place in the Garden of Eden. “God, I’ve been thinking.” says Eve one day. “What’s on your mind Eve?” says God. “Well, I know that you created…

“Oh What A Sweet Sound!”

July 19, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” I think these are perhaps some of the sweetest sounding words our Lord and Savior may ever have said. “Come away to a deserted place all…

“We’re Back!”

July 12, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. So good to be back with all of you! For those who don’t know, I was a deputy to the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church that took place over 12 very busy days in Salt Lake City,…

“You Have The Right Stuff!”

June 21, 2015: May God’s words alone be spoken, may God’s words alone be heard. Amen. Several years ago, when I was in my late teens/early twenties (no, let’s not talk about exactly how many years ago that was – but it was more than a couple)… Anyway, I was with a group of Explorers…