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May 26, 2013 Trinity Sunday

Since the exact Trinitarian formula that we use is not logically outlined in Scripture, sometimes it seems we scramble to find four readings for Trinity Sunday. Continue reading

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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

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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

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March 31, 2013 Resurrection of the Lord

Is there a resurrection message your community is longing to hear on Sunday? Continue reading

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Holy Week 2013

Many of us carry our preaching through Holy Week, and it is often closely tied to our liturgies. Continue reading

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March 3, 3013 Fourth Sunday in Lent

These readings have an advent feel to them, that “The kingdom is here and not yet” quality. Continue reading

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February 3, 2013 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

As we are about to be surrounded by red candy hearts and temptations of jewellery and huge expectations, this is a good Sunday to reflect on how we love one another. Continue reading

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January 27, 2013 Third Sunday after Epiphany

We continue through Paul’s teachings on spiritual gifts with the most acted out youth group skit ever, the metaphor of the body. Perhaps someone will be brave enough to lay out a game of Twister in the transept…? Continue reading

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Common Myths about Preaching

It has also been my experience that a poor 10 minute sermon is too long, and an engaging, stimulating 20 minute sermon is not long enough. Continue reading

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Preaching without a script

Good preaching without notes is not “winging it” or “waiting for the Spirit to move”. It involves a great deal of preparation. Continue reading

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