Pentecost +22Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 22:34-46 The Pharisees have been trying to trip up Jesus in a way that might turn the crowds against him. Last week, our reading had them joining with the Herodians to ask about taxes in hopes that Jesus might slip up and cause a riot. In our reading this week, a Pharisee steps forward to ask which is…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons from October 2023
Pentecost +21Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22 I am the Lord, and there is no other, besides me there is no God[1] Our readings today invite an extended meditation upon the Sovereignty of God. He is the Creator, and there is no other. He is King, and there is no other. All power will submit to Jesus…
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +20Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:4-13 I received a wedding invitation from a former student this week. Whether conducting a wedding or attending a wedding, I am easily moved to tears. Years ago, when I conducted my brother’s wedding, I was tearing up, which cause him to tear up. Then he couldn’t look at his wife to be…
Pentecost +19Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 21:33-44, Philippians 3:14-21 God is moving closer and closer to His people. He has come to gather them into His arms like lost sheep. They turn from the light of His love. Yet He continues to draw closer. In today’s parable of the vineyard, we hear the story of salvation history. The story of vineyard and the tenants…
Pentecost +18Rev. Dr. Les MartinMatthew 21:28-32 For I’ve resolved to know nothing among you except Christ Jesus and Him crucified. In the name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen. We have a parable today. It seems simple and it seems disturbing. But to begin with, it’s helpful to always place it in its context. Depending on Mark or…