July 16, 2023 Lectionary Texts Genesis 25.19-35. The rivalry of Jacob and Esau; Esau sells his birthright. Psalm 25. A prayer for God’s support, guidance, forgiveness and love. Romans 8.1-11. Life in the flesh, and life in the Spirit. Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23. The parable of the sower. Preaching Thoughts Genesi People who want to get “back… Continue reading OT 15: 7th Sunday after Pentecost
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OT 18: 10th Sunday after Pentecost
August 6, 2023 Lectionary Texts Genesis 32.22-31. Jacob wrestles with an angel and receives a new name, “Israel,” meaning “One who wrestles with God.” Psalm 17. God, I call upon you. Guard me as the apple of your eye. Show your wondrous love. Deliver me from my enemies. Romans 9. 1-5. God has given the… Continue reading OT 18: 10th Sunday after Pentecost
OT 20: 12th Sunday after Pentecost
August 20, 2023 Lectionary Texts Genesis 45. 1-15. Joseph, who has become a leader in Egypt, reveals himself to his brothers, who have come seeking famine relief. Psalm 133. How good it is when we live in harmony with one another. Romans 11. 1-2a, 29-32. God has not rejected the Jews, but has “imprisoned everyone… Continue reading OT 20: 12th Sunday after Pentecost
OT 21: 13th Sunday after Pentecost
August 27, 2023 Lectionary Texts Exodus 1.8 – 2.10. Israel’s oppression in Egypt, and the birth of Moses. As usual, though it seems bleak, God has a plan for the people’s salvation. Psalm 124. God’s saving power has helped us escape doom. Romans 12.1-8. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by… Continue reading OT 21: 13th Sunday after Pentecost
Martin Luther King Jr. Day prayer
God of love and justice,I praise you for the wonder and beautyof the diversity of the human family.And I confess my fear of the gift,my buried, subtle bias against people of color,my preference for what is white and familiar.I confess all my sin, including racism.I confess my silence in the face of injustice.Forgive my sin,… Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr. Day prayer
Pentecost Sunday
May 28, 2023 Lectionary Texts Acts 2.1-21. The disciples experience the Spirit so powerfully that Luke describes them as if they were on fire. They go into the streets of Jerusalem and begin talking about God’s love to people from all over the known world, each in those people’s native languages. Peter explains the event… Continue reading Pentecost Sunday
Ascension Sunday
May 21, 2023 Lectionary Texts Ascension Day Acts 1.1-11. Jesus’ final instruction s to the disciples 40 days after the resurrection, and his ascension Psalm 47 rejoices that God has “gone up with a shout” and sits on the holy throne. Ephesians 1.15-23. A prayer that you may receive “a spirit of wisdom and revelation…… Continue reading Ascension Sunday
5th Sunday of Easter
May 7, 2023 Lectionary Texts Acts 7.55-60. Stephen, one of the early followers of Jesus, is stoned to death for his faith. Psalm 31.1-8. A song of trust in God. We pray, “You have taken heed of my adversities,” and so we trust God: “Into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Like Jesus, Stephen quotes… Continue reading 5th Sunday of Easter
4th Sunday of Easter
April 30, 2023 Lectionary Texts Acts 2.42-47 describes the life of the early church, and the Christians’ care for each other. They studied, worshiped, ate and served together, sharing all their possessions. Psalm 23 celebrates God’s care for us as a shepherd for their sheep… and as a host welcomes, protects and provides for guests.… Continue reading 4th Sunday of Easter
2nd Sunday of Easter
April 16, 2023 Lectionary Texts Acts 2.22-32. Peter tells a crowd the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Psalm 16 celebrates God’s grace in caring for us (“you hold my lot”) and guiding us (“you show me the path of life”). 1 Peter 1. 3-9. God has raised us up with Jesus, so that we… Continue reading 2nd Sunday of Easter