Sermon preached March 14, 2010
Texts: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
How many of you watched the Academy Award show last Sunday night? I watched different parts of it, sometimes while doing something else. One of the parts of the show that I appreciate most is the “In Memoriam” segment – the portion of the program
… View MoreSermon preached February 28, 2010
Texts: Psalm 27; Luke 13:31-35
Afraid So Jeanne Marie Beaumont
Is it starting to rain?
Did the check bounce?
Are we out of coffee?
Is this going to hurt?
Could you lose your job?
Did the glass break?
Was the baggage misrouted?
Will this go on my record?
Are
Sermon preached February 21, 2010
First United Methodist Church, Duluth
Texts: Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Luke 4:1-13
This may be difficult for you to imagine, but this story is true. Years ago, when I was in college, I had a number of people tell me I looked like the actor John Ritter. This was when he
… View MoreTonight, Lent begins, and this season is often associated with serious spiritual disciplines and spiritual practices that are not always easy or fun. So I am going to begin by sharing a poem. Perhaps I should give up poor humor for Lent!
Let Evening Come (Jane Kenyon, Let Evening Come)
Let the light of late
… View MoreSermon preached February 14, 2010
Text: Luke 9:28-43a
The United Methodist Church traces its beginnings as a unique expression of Christian faith to John Wesley, an ordained minister in the Church of England. Wesley was ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1728. He came to the Americas in 1735, but his
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