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…
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…
