Easter 6 2023Rev. Doug FloydJohn 15:1-17 The air is filled with tension. Jesus has been talking with the disciples about going away. Judas left the meal abruptly and Jesus spoke of betrayal. Peter, their bold leader, was told he would deny Jesus. The disciples are confused and troubled. Jesus is saying things the disciples cannot fully grasp. Twice He tells the disciples…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Eastertide
Rev. David Freels Easter 5 2023Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the LifeRev. David FreelsJohn 14:1-14 It is good to be back with you again. I know some of you are familiar and it looks like some new folks who’ve joined the church or are visiting today. I haven’t been here probably over maybe about a year, but I always enjoy…
Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 2023Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 28:1-10 I read an Epiphany poem this week that spoke to me deeply about our Easter celebration. This is Epiphany poem by George Mackay Brown. Epiphany Poem The red kingCame to a great water. He said,Here the journey ends.No keel or skipper on this shore. The yellow kingHalted under a hill. He said,Turn the camels…
Rev. Doug Floyd Easter 2022 (Updated from Easter Vigil 2016)Rev, Doug Floyd Back before. Before bombings in Ukraine. Back before 82 million refugees wandering the earth. Back before 24 hour news cycles. Back before never-ending political ranker. Back before Facebook and emails. Back before business lunches and late night study sessions. Back before grandchildren, children.…
Easter 4 2020Chase WhitmireActs 6:1–9, 7:2a, 51–60, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:13–25, John 10:1–10 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you my Lord and King. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. This past February I did something a little different. I…
Easter 2020Rev. Doug FloydActs 10:34-43, Psalm 118:14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, Matthew 28:1-10 This morning I had thought to simply read the sermon of Chrysostom because it’s the best Easter sermon there is. I will send it out. I think many of you are familiar with it, but then as I was thinking, I guess some events…
Rev. Doug Floyd Resurrection Sunday 2019 Acts 10:34–43, Psalm 118, Colossians 3:1-4, Luke 24:1-12 This is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it. This day is the day of salvation. The day of resurrection. The day when heaven and earth erupt in waves of joy. This…
Rev. Doug Floyd Sunday After Ascension 2018 Today is the Sunday after Ascension, and I want to reflect a little on ascension. Every time I try to write something about ascension, it quickly becomes too theological and quickly, I feel like people will lose interest. It will be difficult. It is one of these grand themes…
Easter 6 Rev. Doug Floyd John 15:9-17 Born to a wealthy and influential business man, Toyohiko Kagawa was orphaned by the age of four. His mother was a concubine of the businessman and his wife adopted Toyohiko as the sole heir of the father. He grew up in a wealthy Japanese home in the early…
Easter 5 2018 Rev. Doug Floyd Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Psalm 66, 1 John 3:11-24, John 14:15-21 In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus is comforting His disciples even as He prepares them for the change in their lives as He goes to the cross. He reassures them of his love and His presence. I always loved reading John…