Rev. Doug Floyd Advent 2, 2025Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72, Romans 15:1-13, Matthew 3:1-12 This week and next week, our Gospel readings focus on John the Baptist. He is the herald of the coming Messiah. Alongside John the Baptist, we are waiting for the coming of the king. We are waiting for the coming of Jesus the Christ. Our psalm today…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Revelation
Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 7 2025Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 22 Today, we come to the end of The Revelation. As we come to the end of The Revelation, we realize we are back at the beginning. In Revelation 22:13, Jesus says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” [1] Iin Revelation 1:8, we…
Rev. Dr. Les Martin Easter 6 – Its gates will never be shutRev. Dr. Les MartinRevelation 21:25b In the Name of the Living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen As we continue our preaching series today, we we find ourselves in Revelation, Chapters 21 and 22. While concerned with the new heavens and the new earth more broadly,…
Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 5 2025Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 19 Kelly and I were talking the other night about her job. She’s worked with the same company for many years. During that time, she’s come in contact and befriended people throughout the organization. She told she’s seen many people who once were passionate about their work have grown weary. They’ve lost their joy.…
Rev. Dr, Les Martin Easter 4 – Good Shepherd SundayRev. Dr. Les MartinPsalm 23, Revelation 7:9-17, Luke 10:22-29 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.John 10:27 In the Name of the Living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen The book of Revelation is a kaleidoscope of images that keep changing and changing.…
Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 3 2025Rev. Doug FloydRevelation 5 John is weeping. He is not simply choked up. He is trembling. He is grieving. He is writhing with the grief of all creation because no one was found worthy to open the scroll. Why weep over a sealed scroll? Joseph Mangina writes, “If the scroll remains locked under its seven seals, there…
Rev. Dr. Les Martin Easter 2 – Do not be afraid!Rev. Dr. Les MartinRevelation 1:17b In the Name of the Living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. At two years old, our son Isaiah is speaking much more clearly. As a result, our discussions are improving. He is able to articulate his needs in a way that we…
All Saints’ Day 2024Rev. Dr. Les MartinSirach 44:1-14, Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12 Today we observe the Feast of All Saints. It began in the fourth century as a catch all feast to remember all the martyrs of the Diocletian persecution. By the ninth century in the British Isles, it had moved to November 1 and later Pope Gregory IV expanded this observance…
Rev. Dr. Les Martin St. Michael and All AngelsRev. Dr. Les MartinGenesis 28:10–17, Psalm 103, Revelation 12:7–12, John 1:47–51 Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on…
Easter 6C 2022 – New JerusalemRev. Doug FloydActs 14:8-18, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:1–4, 22–22:5, John 14:21-29 The Resurrection of Jesus Christ overshadows all our reflections during Eastertide. It overshadows all our reflections throughout the year. Every Sunday is a celebration of Resurrection Day. Whether we consider our moral obligations, our high calling, or our life…