Sermons from November 2021

1 Advent – November 28, 2021 Luke 21:25-36           It is the first Sunday of Advent and the beginning of the year. The beginning of the church calendar year. Have you ever wondered why we begin our church year as the days are shorter and it’s darker? Have you ever wondered why we begin with scripture that is apocalyptic?  I have.  I mean, we’re hearing about signs. Signs in the sun, the moon and the stars. Distress, confusion, fainting from…

25 Pentecost, Proper 28 – November 14, 2021 Mark 13:1-8           Our gospel story from Mark today begins as Jesus is walking out of the temple just after pointing out to his disciples that a poor widow gave more with her small offering than the wealthy did, because she gave out of her poverty. So, doesn’t it strike you as rather interesting that the first thing said to Jesus as they are leaving the temple is, Wow! Look at these…

All Saints Sunday – November 7, 2021 John 11:32-44           Today we are celebrating All Saints Sunday. So, why is it that we set aside a Sunday each year to commemorate the saints that have preceded us? Well, the tradition is meant to provide an opportunity to acknowledge that we stand upon the shoulders of those who lived and died before us, and to give them recognition. What we’ve accomplished in life is partially due to the saints that came…