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“The Meaning of the Transfiguration.” Sermon on Luke 9:28-36 for Transfiguration, February 4 & 7, 2016
I. For Moses and Elijah it meant seeing fulfillment. Imagine Moses, enjoying the bliss of heaven for about 1,400 years—but it’s in eternity, so years don’t really matter. Then an archangel comes to Moses and says, “Come with me. … Continue reading
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“Lord, to Whom Shall We Go?” Sermon on John 6:60-69 for Pentecost 14, August 27/30, 2015
I. Peter Saw Jesus’ Words as the Words of Eternal Life. Put yourself in Peter’s sandals for a few minutes and think about what he had seen Jesus do and heard Jesus say. Following the Gospel of John alone (there’s … Continue reading
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“Peace through Jesus to All.” Sermon on Acts 10:34-38 for Baptism of Our Lord, January 9/12, 2014
A. Peter had a problem. Many of the early Jewish Christians had a problem, too. All their lives, they had been taught, “Jews are the chosen people,” “Children of Abraham,” “Bearers of the promise.” All those things were true—but sometimes … Continue reading
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“Jesus is risen. What more can you say?” Sermon on Luke 24:1-12, Easter Day, March 31, 2013
A. A week ago I was talking with some of my co-workers about preaching for Easter, and I jokingly said, “Jesus is risen. What more can you say?” Then I sat down to write the sermon, and that was all … Continue reading
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