Here is today’s sermon, January 11, 2026, II Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord, Year A. It is based on Matthew 3: 13-17, the Baptism of Jesus. In it is described how often in the scriptures, Jesus is revealed through the symbols of water, cloud, and dove. I discuss the chaoskampf theory, of how creation was accomplished through a struggle between the waters of chaos in the waters (Leviathan) and the orcas of Order imposed by God. I remind the congregation that we encounter the Divine in our struggles of chaos and confusion.

Here is today’s sermon, January 4, 2026, The Sunday of the Epiphany, Year A. It is based on Matthew 2: 1-12, the Journey of the Magi. In it, I make the observation that, given the distance (in light years) that stars are from this planet, it is likely that the Star of Bethlehem was already dead by the time the light arrived to guide the Magi. Since the source was already dead, but the Light continues to inspire and guide us, we see that Resurrection is written into the very grain of the universe.

Here is tonight’s Christmas Eve sermon. It is base don Luke 2:1-14(15-20), the Birth of Jesus. In it I distinguish between optimism and hope. I make the point that hope offers a pathway and agency for us who follow the Baby in the manger.

Here is today’s sermon, December 21, 2025, IV Advent, Year A. It is based on Matthew 1:18-25, the Dream of Joseph, the Father of Jesus. In it is make the connection to Joseph, son of Jacob in Genesis as the interpreter of dreams. I also discuss how the cycle of allowing our expectations to die leads to new and abundant life.

Here is today’s sermon, December 14, 2025, III Advent, Year A. It is based on Matthew 11:2-11, the Baptizer’s question, “Are You the One Who is to come?” In it I discuss how Jesus’ mission was not to destroy the prisons that John was held in, but rather to accompany him in his prison. In doing so, Jesus transforms the situation. He comes to us in our need and accompany us as He transforms our situations as well.

Here is today’s sermon, December 7, 2025, II Advent, Year A. It is based on Matthew 3: 1-12, John the Baptizer. In it I explain that all the details about John, though offputting, represent important resonances from the Hebrew Scriptures and the prophets. We inherit these resonances as we inherit the Covenant.

Here is today’s sermon, November 30, 2025, I Advent, Year A. It is based on Matthew 24:36-44, the Little Apocalypse. In it I explain that, while it is commonly seen as a description of how we are called to be vigilant for Jesus’ return, perhaps it rather describes the oppression under Empire into which Jesus, the Incarnate Word, came. I describe the hope in Isaiah 2 under similar oppression.

Here is today’s sermon, November 23, 2025, Christ the King, Year C. It is based on Luke 23:33-43, the Crucifixion. In it I describe how a king represents the realm he rules. Christ on the Cross demonstrated the suffering of Israel under Roman occupation and the hope of deliverance through Resurrection.