Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 4 2023Rev. Doug FloydPsalm 23, John 10:1-10 Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”[1]He fulfills the role of shepherd for His people. He fulfills this role by laying down His life for the sheep. As the good shepherd, the true leader, He sacrifices Himself to rescue His wandering…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons by Rev. Doug Floyd
Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 2Rev. Doug FloydJohn 20 Our story begins in the dark. The characters, Mary Magdalene, Peter, John, Thomas, are in the dark. They understand what is happening. They struggle with fear and doubt and sadness. The light that overcomes the darkness has already begun to rise. Mary arrives at the tomb of Jesus in the dark. She sees the…
AnnunciationRev. Doug FloydIsaiah 7:10-14, Luke 1:46-55, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:26-38 Gabriel suddenly appears to Mary with the word, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” [1] This moment is charged with glory and holy terror, and the angel immediately calms Mary with the words, “Do not fear for you have found favor with God.” Before Mary can say a word,…
Lent 4 – SlothRev. Doug FloydGalatians 6:1-10 My father was an industrious person. He came home from work and started on a project: mowing the lawn, planting trees, cultivating a garden. He enjoyed doing things. Whereas I enjoyed reading, watching movies, having a good conversation. As I began the study of sloth, I thought, “Well I am the perfect example. Unlike my…
Rev. Doug Floyd Lent 2 2023 – EnvyRev. Doug Floyd1 Peter 5:6-7 The Warner Brothers cartoon “Show Biz Bugs” opens with Daffy Duck arriving at the theatre in a taxi. He tells the driver that he is the star of the show, but as we look up at the marquee the name “Bugs Bunny” dominates the billing with Daffy Duck in small…
Rev. Doug Floyd Lent 1 2023VaingloryRev. Doug FloydMatthew 4:1-11 Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. All the tempter’s seductions fell to the ground. Each temptation focused on a distorted desire of the human heart. No hint of distortion was found in the heart of Jesus. The devil could not get a foothold. His…
Rev. Doug Floyd Last Sunday of EpiphanyRev. Doug FloydMatthew 17:1-9 Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. The light of God’s glory shines out from his face and clothes. Epiphany begins in light and ends in light. It begins with a star leading the Magi to the child Jesus. This signals the revealing of Christ to the nations. Epiphany…
Rev. Doug Floyd Epiphany 5 – Salt & LightRev. Doug FloydMatthew 5:13-20 Jesus has gathered His disciples. He has welcomed those who feel far from the kingdom of God. He has welcomed those who are poor in spirit, who mourn, who are meek, who are crying out for justice. He has spoken to the hearts of the people and called them to…
The Kingdom of Heaven is at HandEpiphany 4Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 5:1-12 Jesus goes up the mountain, sits down, and begins to teach. He fulfills the pattern we see in Moses who goes up a mountain and brings down teaching from YHWH. When Moses goes up the mountain, there are “thunders and lightnings, a thick cloud on the mountain, and a loud trumpet…
Epiphany 2 2023Rev. Doug FloydExodus 12:21–28, Psalm 40, 1 Corinthians 1:1–9, John 1:29–4 Corinth is a town on the rise. People from all across the empire have come to work, trade, make money, and climb to a higher status. Corinth is a city on the move. When Paul proclaims the gospel there, people readily respond and soon, a burgeoning church is also…