Rev. Ash Bramblett Good FridayRev. Ash BramblettMatthew 27:11-61 You probably familiar with the phrase, “This isn’t what it looks like.” Think about the cross. One man praised God, saying, certainly this man is innocent. And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. And all his acquaintances, and the…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Cross
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 Last Sunday of Epiphany 2026Rev. Doug FloydPhilippians 3:12-14, Matthew 17:1-9 Peter misunderstands. He sees Jesus in unspeakable glory with His face shining as the sun. He sees Moses and Elijah talking with Jesus. He misunderstands the moment and proposes to build three tabernacles. We are not told what Peter is thinking. He could think the kingdom has come. He…
Rev. Doug Floyd Christ the King 2025Rev. Doug FloydJeremiah 23:1-6, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:35-43 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.…
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…
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Good Friday 2023Rev. Ash BramblettJohn 19:1-37 Let me first say that it’s an honor to be here and to look out and see so many faces from different congregations, people who I’m friends with and love, and it’s an honor to be here with you today. Doug asked me to preach, and we’ve been friends for a number of years, and I’m…
Rev. Aaron Wright Pentecost +21 We need you Lord, more than anything, we need to hear your word. We need you to speak to us. So Lord, we submit ourselves to that. So guide my tongue, open our ears that we may hear from you on this road that we walk. Amen. Well, good morning.…
Pentecost +6Rev. Doug FloydJuly 4, 2021Ezekiel 2:1–7, Psalm 123, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-6 Facing our own weaknesses or limitations can be frustrating, discouraging. If you look back on your own life, you may see times where you had to face weaknesses. There maybe things that you could have done in the past that you…