A sermon preached at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, CA Dec 24, 2023 Introduction to Worship We are here tonight, at the darkest time of the year to light our candles and sing the stories of our faith. It’s one of my favorite nights of the year. The days are imperceptibly getting longer now…
A sermon preached at Calvary Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, CA Dec 24. 2020 Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20 I’ve been on the lookout for a Christmas card a friend received many years ago. And I haven’t been able to find it. It has a grown up Jesus walking into the house, with an open door…
A Christmas Eve sermon at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho December 24, 2019 Luke 2:1-20 All of the Star Wars movies start out with the line “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away….” It is a “once upon a time” signal, a phrase that tells us we are entering a mythical…
A Christmas Eve Sermon from Southminster Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho Dec 24, 2016 Luke 2:1-20 For the first time, one of our ducklings won’t be in the nest at Christmas. Alden is finishing up his semester abroad and is doing a little traveling, 93 million miles away from home, before he comes back later…
At church, I’ve asked people to “take their pastor” to work. They see me at work, primarily. I often have no idea how they spend their days or do while at their vocation. A few people have already taken me up on this. I’m hoping for more invitations after the holidays (hint, hint! Southminster!) Whether…
Christmas Eve Sermon 2011 Southminster Presbyterian Church, Boise, Idaho Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 9:2-7 Strange things happen at the holidays. I suppose strange things happen all year, but perhaps we notice them more at this time of year. With the grace of God, we get through them, hopefully with a sense of humor and maybe even…
Glass Overflowing 