Song on the Margins
The angels’ song in Luke 2.8-14 comes in an unlikely place to some unlikely people. The gospel announcement to the shepherds living…
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Preach, Be Bold and Rejoice
Our second sermon in the Philippians series, this one comes from Philippians 1.12-26. Paul gives a confident interpretation of his circumstances, though…
Read moreThe Transfiguration
Luke 9.27-36 tells the story of Jesus being transformed in glory on top of a mountain. His disciples see him talking with…
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Epiphany comes after the twelve days of Christmas, on which we celebrate the shining forth of the glory of God in Jesus….
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St. Paul says we should set our minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3.2-4). What does he mean by…
Read moreThe Hope of Glory
2 Corinthians 5.16-6.2 gives us some of the most hopeful verses in scripture, but they were born out of St. Paul’s reflections…
Read moreBecoming Great and Being First
Mark 10.32-52 contains the most direct teaching Jesus offers in Mark’s Gospel on discipleship and leadership. Prompted by his disciples’ jockeying for…
Read moreGlory All Around
Today marks Transfiguration Sunday, which the church traditionally celebrates on the Sunday before Lent begins. On our journey through Mark, it so…
Read moreHarsh Words in Context
From Mark 8.22-9.1 we get a saying of Jesus that is often unfairly used to motivate agreement and action. Jesus said, “If…
Read moreHumility Is a Refuge
The sermon from our Palm Sunday service, continuing our series Apathy and the Passion to finish off Lent. Today’s sermon from Luke 19.28-48…
Read moreIncarnation Leads to Transfiguration
Peter Hough’s sermon on Luke 9.23-36: “Incarnation Leads to Transfiguration.”
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Peter Hough’s sermon on 2 Timothy 1.13-14; 2.1-10: “A Pattern of Life.”
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King of Glory (or A Savior, Not a Celebrity)
Peter Hough’s sermon on John 12.20-33: “King of Glory (or A Savior, Not a Celebrity).”
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What It Is, What It Was, What It Shall Be
Peter Hough’s sermon on 2 Corinthians 4.5-18: “What It Is, What It Was, What It Shall Be.” Special thanks to Lulu for…
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