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…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Baptism
Rev. Doug Floyd Baptism of Our Lord Jesus ChristRev. Doug FloydLuke 3:15-22 Aert de Gelder paints a most unusual image of Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist. The image is dim, and the only light is on Jesus as the heavens open and the Spirit descends, and the Father speaks. De Gelder’s style follow his influence: Rembrandt. Though he was considered…
Rev. Dr. Les Martin Easter 5 2024Rev. Dr. Les MartinActs 8:26–40, John 14:15-21 This Easter, we have been looking at the transformed understanding of the disciples brought about by the encounter with presence of and teaching of the risen Jesus in their midst. This transformation turns frightened followers into apostles, witnesses of Jesus who are sent out on mission and turn simple…
Sunday After Epiphany 2023Baptism of Our LordRev. Doug FloydIsaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 89, Acts 10:34-38, Matthew 3:13-17 In the book, “How to Read Literature Like a Professor,” Thomas C. Foster teaches readers clues to look for when reading a novel. I often assign this to High School students first learning to interpret literature. He says that great literature often alludes to other great…
Baptism of Our Lord 2020Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 82:1-29, Acts 10:34-38, Mark 1:7-11 The scenes from our Capital this week were heartbreaking. Our nation in turmoil. Violence in the halls of Congress. Confusion as to what lies ahead in a nation so divided. Before we have time to grieve or hardly pray, voices interpreting the events, judging the events, making plenty…
Epiphany 1 – Baptism of the LordRev. Doug Floyd Isaiah 42:1–9, Psalm 89:1–29, Acts 10:34–38, Matthew 3:13–17 The events of this past week caused a bit of a scare. It looked like our nation was on the verge of war. This specific conflict at hand is just one of the many conflicts and struggles that ripple through our world, prompting many to…
Epiphany 1 2019Baptism of the LordRev. Doug FloydIsaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 89:20-29; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22 Crowds press in to hear the thundering prophet. Crowds press in to see the man aflame. Crowds press in to see the long-awaited one: The Christ, the Messiah, The Promise made manifest. But John is only a voice calling, a…
When we cross ourselves and dip our fingers in the baptismal font and cross ourselves, we remember our baptism and deliverance from the kingdom of darkness. This is not simply a mental remembrance, it is an active rehearsal of our redemption by God’s grace from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light.
Baptism of the Lord 2018 St. Brendan’s Anglican Church Rev. Doug Floyd Mark 1:7-11 Today we are observing the Baptism of the Lord as recounted in the Gospel of Mark. Throughout this year B in the lectionary cycle, Mark will provide our primary Gospel readings. This Gospel is shorter, starker, and in some ways more…
Baptism of Our Lord January 8, 2017 Rev. Doug Floyd St. Brendan’s Church Matthew 3:13-17 Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It is fitting to begin our new journey of St. Brendan’s Church by rehearsing the event that inaugurates Jesus’s public ministry. As we seek to follow Christ, we remember…