The Theophany

    “Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.” [Matthew 3:17b] Today, our Gospel lesson is on the Baptism of Jesus. It is a powerful lesson, but it is also one in which modern man has lost its historical context. Many people may feel that the report in Read more…

The Season of Hope

“Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.” [Matthew 24:42] In my sermons from past, I have said that we need to keep three things in mind when we think about Advent.  We should, first, remember Christ’s birth, and how He was willing to humble Himself Read more…

The End of Fear

    Be still then, and know that I am God. [Psalm 46:10] This statement in the Psalm appointed for today has always been a powerful statement to me. I have always wanted to paint this statement above the door to our church. And I am told that it IS above Read more…

A Brave New World

    THERE was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in heaven. [Revelation 12:7-8] Angels fascinate people. There was an article I read many years ago that said that Read more…

Our Faithful God

Sermon: Our Faithful God. “Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.” [Jeremiah 20:13] For those who know Christianity, this statement of the Prophet Jeremiah must strike us all as being a little odd.  Almost everyone Read more…