Category Archives: Sermon

Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Matthew 5:21-42 – February 16, 2020 I have to say that this morning’s passage would not be my first choice for a “two days after Valentine’s Day Sermon.  A sermon on murder, anger, adultery, lust, divorce, and swearing is not what I would call perfect timing for Valentines. Last week we read thatContinue reading “Response Ability”

Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) — February 9, 2020 INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 58:1-9A Israel has strictly followed the law regarding fasting, but God seems not to take notice because they were pursuing their own interests, quarreling and fighting and oppressing others.  God prefers they fast from those activities. Hear the word of theContinue reading “Salt & Light Living”

Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12 — February 2, 2020 Sermon “Have a blessed day.” How does being told to have one of those change your life? Were you not planning on having one until the checkout clerk told you to?     I guess it’s an improvement from “Have a nice day.” or the innocuous, “Have a goodContinue reading “Change of Heart”

Psalm 40, John 1:29-42 — January 19, 2020 Sermon Welcome.I thank you for extending me the call to serve as your interim bass player and pastor for the next six months and counting. I say “and counting” because my first call to be an Interim Pastor was at Westminster Presbyterian in Odessa, Texas in 2010.Continue reading “Make Disciples”