Christmas Eve: Making Room

 

Christmas Eve 2021

I love me a crowded nativity!  A reflection about Christmas and making room; for in Jesus Christ, God making room for us!

Names of Jesus: The Way

 

Advent 4, 2021

December 19, 2021

Truth and Peace often don’t seem to coincide.  We seem to have to sacrifice one for the other.  A reflection on “life after the hallmark movie,” when we face moral ambiguities.  What is the name for Jesus in this case, as we seek a way forward that honors the truth, but cultivates peace?

Names of Jesus: Son of Mary

 

Advent 3

December 12, 2021

“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” so they say.  In this sermon, Pastor Rob reflects on how Mary (and Joseph) might have influenced and shaped Jesus.  Ultimately, Mary does not save us — Jesus does.  But there is much we can learn from Mary’s story.

Names of Jesus: Immanuel

 

Advent 2 (2021)

December 5, 2021

Luke’s Gospel, including the stories leading up to Jesus’ birth, are filled with miracles.  Rather than invite us into Scripture, this often puts up a boundary for us modern readers as we are trained to have faith in reason and be skeptical of miracles.  A reflection on miracles, reason and a not-so-distant God.

The art comes form “Global Christian Worship” website.  This piece is by Mike Meyers.  (Comment by Pastor Rob:  I am impressed thoroughly by the modern art of the Annunciation)