Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +18 2026Rev. Doug FloydEzekiel 37:15-28, Psalm 25, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:28-32 “He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.” (Psalm 25:9–10, ESV) We are following the leader. At times, He will lead…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Romans
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +16 – The Love of Christ in ActionRev. Doug FloydRomans 12-16 Throughout the summer, we’ve been focused on the Psalms. At the same time, our lectionary was focused on Romans as the second lesson from June until today. This marks the last Sunday from Romans. I figured I might as well take the last Sunday in Romans to…
Rev. Doug Floyd Lent 5Rev. Doug FloydEzekiel 37:1–26, Psalm 130, Romans 6:15-23, John 11:1-44 Israel was dead to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that.[1] Dead and buried in the depths of Assyria and Babylon. North and South Israel had been crushed by their enemies. People died. Land ruined. Temple destroyed. The remaining Jews scattered, exiled. The Beloved of God…
Rev. Doug Floyd Lent 2 2026Rev. Doug FloydGenesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:12-22, Romans 5:1-7, John 1:3-16 Nicodemus is puzzled. Jesus just told him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”” (John 3:3, ESV) How can a man be born again when he is old? Jesus is speaking mysteries in the dark. Nicodemus…
Rev. Doug Floyd Lent 1 2026Rev. Doug FloydGenesis 1-3, Romans 5:12-21, Matthew 4:1-11 Today we begin a journey together and hopefully individually at the same time. We are following Christ to the cross. Along the way, we face our sin-scarred lives and our sin-scarred world. There is no hope outside of the grace of God. And His grace is so good, we…
Rev. Doug Floyd The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2026Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 3:13-17 John the Baptist stands outside the Holy City, Jerusalem, 26 miles or a day’s journey. Seven miles from Jericho. He cries out, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” People are coming. All the way from Jerusalem. Some from Jericho. Soldiers pass by. Some stop to…
Rev. Doug Floyd Exaltation of the Cross 2025Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 45:21-25, Psalm 98, Philippians 2:5–11, John 12:31-36a Today we celebrate Holy Cross Day or the Exaltation of the Cross. Historically, this feast commemorated the story of Constantine’s mother, St. Helena, when she discovered the cross where Jesus was crucified. According to the legend, a temple to Venus has been eracted over the…
Rev. Doug Floyd Lent 1 2025Rev. Doug FloydDeuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:4-13, Luke 4:1-13 We are following Jesus into the wilderness, into the haunts of the desert, among the wild beasts, and facing the devil. As we walk through the seasons of Lent, we meet all sorts of pilgrims. Abraham sent forth and leaving his world behind as he journeys into the great…
Rev. Doug Floyd World Mission Sunday 2025Rev. Doug FloydRomans 9:30 – 10:21 The Lord God is walking. Calling. Seeking his son Adam and his daughter Eve. He is calling, “Where are you?” His children hide from their sin, from their shame, from their good and gracious Father. His call, His Word, His question burns in their hearts. They must respond. Adam trembles,…
Rev. Doug Floyd Trinity SundayRev. Doug FloydExodus 3:1-6, Psalm 93, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-16 Today we come to the center of our confession: the Trinity. It is often said that pastor usually invite someone else to preach on this day. I like to think about what Alister McGrath once said at a conference on the Trinity. He said, “The Trinity is not…