This past Sunday I explored the lectionary text dealing with a question on resurrection (Luke 20: 27-38). It was a challenging sermon for me; I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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Zacchaeus was a wee little man,
a wee little man was he.
He climbed up in the sycamore tree,
for the Lord he wanted to see.
I am what is called, at least in the US, a cradle Presbyterian. My parents are Presbyterian - both ordained elders. My mom’s parents, my Grandma and Grandpa Turk, were Presbyterian - in my book collection at home is my Grandpa’s Book of Common Worship he received when he joined the session, and as a young boy I remember going with my Grandma to “First Church” for her weekly volunteer shift in the office.
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This August my family and I were blessed to be have the opportunity to travel back to Missouri to have time with friends and family. One of the (many) highlights of the time home was spending time in worship with the various church communities we love. On our final Sunday I led worship at the First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit, MO; the congregation where I was a member before seminary. It was a fun Sunday of preaching, teaching an Irish-Presbyterian hymn to a US congregation, and seeing lots of old friends.
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Sermon exploring our response to the gospel story of the rich man and Lazarus. What blindfolds are we wearing I wonder?
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On the second-to-last Sunday in July, I gave the last sermon of my first year serving in Groomsport. It was a chance for me to reflect on the lessons, both personal and theological, that I have learned in this amazing place.
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On the 22nd of May the Church celebrated Trinity Sunday. My hope in preparing my sermon was to explore how our understanding of the Trinity informs not only our theological and doctrinal thought, but more importantly our daily Christian life.
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In the book of Revelation, John shares the vision God gives him of the holy city. We are hesitant about visions these days; but what if we weren't? How might we live the dream?
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I had the great joy of returning to Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church to preach this past weekend while back in the US. I had officiated at the wedding of two good friends the day before in Tom's River, NJ, and was delighted to have the opportunity to preach at TMPC: a congregation that has been formational in my ministry and sense of call.
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On 10 April 2016, I led our morning worship. We explored God's calling to us as we find it in John 21:1-19; where Peter and the disciples go fishing after the resurrection. Just as Peter and the disciples found their nets empty, so will we if we run back to our old life after experiencing the power of the risen Christ.
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The sermon for the fourth Sunday of Lent, 2016, focused on the familiar parable of the two lost sons out of Luke, paired with Paul's call for us to partake in the ministry of reconciliation.
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