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 sermon preached at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Boise, Idaho Nov 19, 2017 Isaiah 9:1-7 We often hear this text on Christmas Eve. I’m aware we haven’t gotten to a Christmas season yet, even if stores have been decorated for Christmas since August. Yet this is the assigned reading today in the Narrative Lectionary, and…
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 