January 19th, 2014 at 3:08 pm (Sermons)
Preached on January 19, 2014 in Ankeny UCC
Sermon Text: Isaiah 49:1-7
In this complicated text, we are able to experience it with different ears. And it reminds us that in this world, things we take for granted may look different to other people. On this Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, it is time to look at our advantages and understand how we have benefitted from subjugating other people, and resolve to be better.
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December 29th, 2013 at 2:40 pm (Sermons)
Preached December 29, 2013 in Ankeny UCC.
Sermon text Isaiah 63:7-9
Following the words of Isaiah, we remember that it was Emmanuel, God with us, who appeared on Christmas to sustain our stories beyond the losses and failures we see in front of us. Isaiah reminds us that our story does not begin in exile and does not end in exile, and so to is it with our pain and losses.
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December 22nd, 2013 at 5:08 pm (Sermons)
Ahaz seeks comfort from his prophet Isaiah. Isaiah provides the reassuring messages that Ahaz’s enemies will be destroyed, but as we look back on further events, we see that there is no peace in violent destruction. We look forward to a life built on God’s love, rather than on the hope of violence.
Sermon Text Isaiah 7:10-16
Preached December 22, 2013 in Ankeny, Iowa
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December 1st, 2013 at 3:57 pm (Sermons)
A new church year, a new lectionary cycle, Advent 1 of Year A, and I start my call in my new church, Ankeny UCC. Here we listen to the words of Isaiah 2:1-5 that reminds us we have the opportunity to walk in the Light. But what does that mean in the church life? It means keeping the shadows at bay and bringing light to dark places. Come, let us walk in the light of the lord.
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