I preached this sermon on August 31, 2025, as pulpit supply at West Chester Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Ohio. The lectionary text is Luke 14:1, 7-14 – Jesus at a Pharisee’s House. The whole scene was a setup. A prominent Pharisee – reports have his name as Simon, and that’s…
I preached this sermon as pulpit supply at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The lectionary text is Luke 15:1-10 – The Parable of the Lost Sheep & The Parable of the Lost Coin. I got called to the corporate vice-president’s office. John was upset. “Dave,” he growled, “What’s…
I preached this sermon at pulpit supply at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The lectionary text is 1 Timothy 6:6-19 – Love of Money & Final Charge to Timothy. There come times for each of us when you come up against challenges that you don’t think you’re ready…
I preached this sermon as pulpit supply to 1st Presbyterian Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The lectionary text is Luke 17:11-19 – Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy. Thank you notes – I’ve written them for years. You’ve written them. Julie and I taught our sons to write them. I…
I preached this sermon on January 18, 2026, as pulpit supply to Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is John 1:29-42 – The Lamb of God & The First Disciples of Jesus. We were traveling across the Midwest on vacation, heading to Yellowstone National Park in Montana…
I preached this sermon on January 4, 20206, my first Sunday ever at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. I was in the capacity of pulpit supply. The lectionary text is John 1:(1-9,) 10-18 – The Word Became Flesh. It’s the New Year! It’s a time for the annual ritual…
I preached this sermon on February 1, 2026, as pulpit supply to Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Psalm 15 – Who Shall Abide in God’s Sanctuary? Also included is Matthew 5:1-11 – The Beatitudes. When a runner completes a marathon, they are traditionally presented with…
I preached this sermon on February 15, 2026, as pulpit supply at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is Matthew 17:1-9 – The Transfiguration. This sermon includes my hard-hitting story about Bob from Accounting. Just four weeks ago, we, as a country, observed Rev. Dr. Martin Luther…
I preached this sermon on April 5, 2026, my first Sunday as the commissioned pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is John 20:1-18 – The Empty Tomb & Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene, Mary Magdalene remained in the garden. She stood, she wept, she was…
I preached this sermon on April 12, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Milford, Ohio. The lectionary text is John 20:19-31 0 Jesus Appears to His Disciples I am an identical twin. Danny and I are mirror twins, an even deeper level of “twinness.” I bring that up because Thomas…
