But this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. [Philippians 3:13b-14] In Greek and Roman mythology, there are tales involving the Read more…
“Can the blind lead the blind? Shall they not both fall into the ditch?” [Luke 6:39b] Today’s lessons all have one theme that seems to pull them together. They all deal with blindness. Not physical blindness but rather spiritual blindness. And this blindness is something from which none of Read more…
AND the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying, “Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, ‘Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy.’” [Leviticus 19:1-2] As I was sitting down to write this sermon, I remembered that this is Presidents’ Read more…
And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. [St. Luke 2:26] Have you ever thought about prophecy? Have you ever considered “signs from God?” Have you ever wondered why some people are given a Read more…
“Thou shalt be called Hephzi-bah, and thy land Beulah” [Isaiah 62:4b] Today, I am going to ask every one of us to do something. I want us all to remember when we first fell in love. I do not mean our first love. That may have been with someone who, Read more…
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.’” [Isaiah 42:1] Last Sunday, we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany. The epiphany, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is an appearance or Read more…
“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…
“Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?” [Matthew 11:3b] I do not know about the rest of you but, every time I read this passage and every time I hear it read in church, it strikes me as being so very odd. After all, John Read more…
“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…
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…