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Sermons on Epiphany (Page 7)
The words mean “Now depart…” But depart for what? It’s easy to miss the significance of mere words. The Song of Simeon is significant as it foreshadows our Lord’s ministry. As we reflect on this passage, what can we learn from the word Simeon sang when he beheld Jesus?
Light is important for people for our physical health and survival. But what about our spiritual health and survival? The Light of our world is Jesus. The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness could not put it out. He shone for the people then and for you and for me today.
On this sanctity of life Sunday, and every day, we look for meaning in our human existence. Isaiah reminds us Jesus was human, he took on human form and lived his life with us on Earth. But did He labor in vain, did He spend His strength for nothing? No! Jesus was brought to bring…
Baptism is important – so much that each believer must be baptized to be freed from our sins. As our sins are washed away, we are each made new. But why did Jesus come to John to be baptized? Why did He allow it to be so, and what does this mean for us today?
The Beatitudes seem to present a challenge to life – where being poor is a both challenge and a blessing. The poor are lifted up as inheritors of the Kingdom of God, and the rich will be sent away hungry. How can we keep from a reliance on status or resources to make room for…
When the Lord called Jeremiah, he was but a child. When we try to witness and share the Good News of Jesus Christ, we can feel childlike, unsure of our abilities. May we release our hesitations, grudges, and fears! May we trust in God as Jeremiah did, and may we be bold to share His…
When we think of stewardship, we tend to think of the traditional means and methods of stewardship. But can we rethink this and take stewardship to the next level? Can we be stewards of time and talent all our blessings, not just the material ones? We are all members of the Body of Christ. All…
When the world gives, there is often something missing… When we love God and love our neighbor, the church brings these together. Without the lordship of Jesus, without taking true faith these gifts are empty. May we all use our varied gifts and talents to the Glory of God!
When John baptized Jesus, the crowds thought John was the Christ the Messiah but they were wrong. John was not ‘the man in full’ that had been prophesied. Jesus was different. Jesus brought not fear but acceptance, awe and wonder. What does it take for us today to become men and women in full? To have…
Mark’s gospel documents Jesus bringing healing and good news in the face of the forces of evil. After a very full day, Jesus felt overwhelmed. What next? Jesus went off to pray. He made time for prayer. Are you feeling overwhelmed? It can be difficult in our busy lives to make time for prayer–but if…