The Preachers’ Table
Preaching is a communal, multi-layered act; listening, reading, writing, proclaiming, absorbing. This is a place for us to share our preparations for our sermons. Share your first impressions, new discoveries, old favourites, burning questions. This is a place for preachers and listeners alike, to prepare our hearts and minds for the Word.
May 9, 2013 Ascension of our Lord
This is far more than a story of parting of friends. It is a new revelation of God and the coming of the Holy Spirit. It is a new way of God being above all things AND in all things. Continue reading
May 5, 2013 Sixth Sunday of Easter
The story of Lydia is a beautifully subtle conversion story, with the gentle winds of the Spirit moving through her family and through God’s disciples. Continue reading
April 28, 2013 Fifth Sunday of Easter
Our lections for this week feel like we are building to a climax. The phrase that sums up this week for me is, “We’re not in Kansas any more.” Continue reading
April 21, 2013 Fourth Sunday of Easter
If you preached about the women of the Easter story, the Acts reading is a great follow up story to talk about the value and importance of women in the work of the early church. Continue reading
April 7, 2013 First Sunday after Easter
Jesus is calling his followers out of this locked room, to go out and proclaim his resurrection by sharing peace and being ministers of reconciliation. Continue reading
March 31, 2013 Resurrection of the Lord
Is there a resurrection message your community is longing to hear on Sunday? Continue reading
Holy Week 2013
Many of us carry our preaching through Holy Week, and it is often closely tied to our liturgies. Continue reading
March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday / Sunday of the Passion
One of the difficult themes of Palm Sunday and throughout this week is of Jesus’ suffering. I wonder how you preach about this? Continue reading
March 17, 2013 Fifth Sunday in Lent
If I was any good at coming up with sermon titles, my title for this week would be, “What has God done for you lately?” All of our readings recall God’s saving power and compassion. Continue reading
March 10, 2013 Fourth Sunday in Lent
What does it mean to “become the righteousness of God”? Continue reading
