Sermons from September 2008

By The Very Rev. Sherry CromptonSeptember 28, 2008 Read: Matthew 21:23-32 In Matthew’s Gospel story today, we once again hear Jesus speaking with the chief priests and the elders of the people. I want to issue a challenge to all of us today about just who we think we are in this story; where we place ourselves. It is easy to read this story in Matthew today and sit back and say, “You go, Jesus”. Those elders and chief priests…

By The Very Rev. Sherry CromptonSeptember 14, 2008 Read: Matthew 18:21-35 Today’s topic is forgiveness. It’s a tough one. I think it’s safe to say that we have all been in a position where we were hurt or injured by another’s actions and forgiveness proves to be a difficult act. Even Peter recognized that difficulty when he asks Jesus how often he should forgive another member of the church. Peter thought he was being very generous by offering 7 as…

By The Very Rev. Sherry CromptonSeptember 7, 2008 Read: Matthew 18:15-20 Throughout Matthew’s eighteenth chapter, Jesus underscores the importance of Christian community. Faith winds up being much more than a private affair, it becomes a community affair…something that happens when two or three are gathered together in His name. That is when he promised to be in our midst…when two or three are gathered together…not when we are off by ourselves feeling holy. Jesus is offering us a model of…