Luke 24:13-35. So I back out of my driveway and head to WalMart on a mission to buy milk, bananas and (if a miracle occurs and they have any) toilet paper. I also need Sudafed because I love spring, but I’m allergic to it. However, on the way, I’m thinking about – what else? – […]
Sermons
PICTURE YOURSELF AT THE RESURRECTION
Luke 24:1-12 The first Easter was not celebrated in a crowded worship space with singing and praise, Easter lilies and even an egg hunt after worship. On the very first Easter, the disciples huddled behind locked doors, afraid of what was outside. And yet, even alone in their homes, their memories of Jesus – plus […]
PICTURE YOURSELF AT GOLGOTHA
John 12:12-13 and John 19: selected verses Well, here we are: it’s Palm Sunday, when we think about Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It’s also Passion Sunday, when we flash to the end and see him on the cross. His entry was greeted with joy by his many followers and fans who were in the Holy […]
Picture Yourself at the Foot Washing
John 13:1-16 It’s possible to think about a story like the one we just heard and look at it in a very matter-of-fact way, like it was an interesting sculpture at an exhibit of Christian art. These days, your first thought might be, “Whoa, that’s not good social distancing.” Or you might be this guy. […]
Picture Yourself at the Anointing
Rev. Dave Kovalow-St. John ✞ Psalm 27:1-9, Matthew 26:6-13 If you’ve ever tried to get a hotel room in Indianapolis during race week, you may understand why Jesus and the disciples did not find lodging in Jerusalem during Passover – it was wall-to-wall people with NO social distancing. Plus, the situation was infinitely complicated by […]