Scripture – Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Theme: Throughout history, God has made several deals or “covenants” with his people. If one covenant didn’t work, God would try again with someone else leading. Then, after the destruction of Judah and Israel, God …
Scripture – Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Theme: Throughout history, God has made several deals or “covenants” with his people. If one covenant didn’t work, God would try again with someone else leading. Then, after the destruction of Judah and Israel, God …
Scripture – Jeremiah 1:5 Theme: When my older relatives would forget my name, I would just tell them to call me “Carl” (which was a very common name in my mom’s family). It was a running joke I had with …
First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2021 Scripture readings: Jeremiah 33: 14-16 and Luke 21: 25-36 In the summer of 1983, my wife and I got married in New Jersey where virtually her entire family lived. After the ceremony and the reception …
March 21, 2021 5th Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – Jeremiah 31: 31-34 and John 12: 20-33 A little Presbyterian theology as we start the sermon for today: Let’s begin with the definition of a sacrament: In Reformed churches such as ours, …
April 22, 2020 Scripture readings – Jeremiah 29:11 Theme: Our best-laid plans can be completely messed up if we are not open to the Lord’s direction, the Lord’s counsel, and the Lord’s instruction. Old Yiddish proverb is: “Man plans, God …
November 24, 2019 Christ the King Sunday Scripture readings – Jeremiah 23: 5-6 and Luke 23: 33-43 We’ve all got it. Oh yes, every single one of us has something. No matter our age or experience or whatever…we’ve all got …
September 22, 2019 15th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture readings – Jeremiah 8:18 – 9:1 & Luke 16:1-13 Throughout the month of September, I have been preaching a sermon series called “Children Behave.” It is a message that hopefully speaks words …
September 8, 2019 13th Sunday After Pentecost Scripture readings – Jeremiah 18: 1-11 & Luke 14: 25-33 Sometimes the Lord is harsh! We all love reading the passages in the Bible where Jesus welcomed the little children, or when he …