Sermons from July 2008

By The Very Rev. Sherry CromptonJuly 27, 2008 Read: Matthew 13:31-33,44-52 Have you understood all this?” Jesus asks the disciples at the end of our gospel passage for today. The question follows the telling of seven parables, each describing some aspect of the kingdom of heaven. Here, the disciples confidently respond “yes,” yet it is clear from their earlier question in verse 10 that parables are not easily understood. They are a little like looking through a kaleidoscope: depending on…

By The Very Rev. Sherry Crompton July 13, 2008 Read: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Parable of the Sower. This is probably a familiar parable to many of us and I don’t know about you, but when I heard this parable I automatically tried to figure out which kind of soil I am. There are slightly different ways to hear and see this parable…some see themselves as the sower, some as the seeds, and the most common way is to see…

By The Very Rev. Sherry CromptonJuly 6, 2008 Read: Matthew 11:16-19,25-30 Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. — Matthew 11:30 Comfortable words–these have been called comfortable words in the prayer book for…