I preached this sermon on April 19, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Luke 24:13-35 – On the Road to Emmaus I’d like to meet Jesus, wouldn’t you? I mean, I trust that we will all get to in our next life, and that…
I preached this sermon on April 26, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text was Psalm 23 – The Divine Shepherd Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, is popularly known as Good Shepherd Sunday. It’s a time for the church to reflect on Christ’s care for…
I preached this sermon on May 10, 2026 at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is John 14:15-21, 26 – The Promise of the Holy Spirit. Winnie-the-Pooh so eloquently said to Piglet, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Long goodbyes…
I preached this sermon on May 17, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Acts 1:3-5, 6-14. I grew up in Holmes County, Ohio. I bet this congregation knows what that area is famous for! It’s one of the largest Amish communities in the world….
I preached this sermon on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Genesis 12:1-9 “Are we there yet?” Every parent remembers that cry from the backseat on a long journey. The books have all been read, drinks are empty, bladders full. It’s…
I preached this sermon on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 – The Three Visitors, plus Romans 5:1-8 – Peace and Joy Laughing with God – it doesn’t get any better than that! The Bible encourages us to…
I preached this sermon on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Genesis 21:8-21, Hagar and Her Son are Sent Away. Have you ever felt like you were invisible? Not necessarily alone, but overlooked. Maybe you were the person who didn’t get…
I preached this sermon on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Genesis 22:1-14, 19 Do you remember the tests of the emergency broadcast system on TV decades ago? The announcement starts “This is a test. This station is conducting a test…
I preached this sermon on July 5, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Romans 7:15-25a Every one of us has had that moment. You lose your temper, and the words are out before you can stop them. You give in to a temptation you…
I preached this sermon on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. This passage is called “The Parable of the Sower.” The quilters in the congregation might have been disappointed to hear the passage and discover it isn’t about…
