Sermons
True Power
February 14, 2016 by Genevieve Zetlan • sermons • Tags: Interim, Mark, Michael •
the Rev. Mark A. Michael, Interim Rector “And the devil said to him, “To you I will give their glory and all this authority; for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours. St. Luke 4:6-7 […]
Glory Unveiled
February 7, 2016 by Genevieve Zetlan • sermons • Tags: poindexter, seminarian, taylor •
by Taylor Poindexter, Seminarian Transfiguration, to be totally changed, to be totally different and yet recognizable. Christ’s transfiguration came on a mountain to which he and three disciples, Peter, John and James went to pray, to have a moment of peace. It seems that this quiet holy moment among dear friends became a little crowded, […]
He is the New Wine
January 17, 2016 by Genevieve Zetlan • sermons • Tags: Interim, Mark, Michael •
by the Rev. Mark A. Michael, Interim Rector “The mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’” St. John 2:3 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. A friend of mine made her debut on reality TV a few years ago. Now, this was in […]
God’s Lullaby
January 10, 2016 by Genevieve Zetlan • sermons • Tags: Interim, Mark, Michael •
by the Rev. Mark A. Michael, Interim Rector “Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.” Isaiah 43:4. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Hush, little baby, don’t […]
Not Known, But Trusted
December 31, 2015 by Genevieve Zetlan • Uncategorized • Tags: genevieve, zetlan •
by Genevieve Zetlan, Licensed Lay Preacher Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 29 Romans 8:12-17 John 3:1-17 Welcome to Trinity Sunday! If there’s anything that’s hard for non-Christians, or even most Christians to understand about our idea of God, it’s the Trinity. Our Nicean Creed uses a lot of beautiful language to talk about the Trinity – God […]
Transforming Hearts, Feeding Souls
December 27, 2015 by Genevieve Zetlan • Uncategorized • Tags: genevieve, lay, preacher, zetlan •
by Genevieve Zetlan, Licensed Lay Preacher Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 Psalm 124 James 5:13-20 Mark 9:38-50 It’s really tough for us to get on board with the idea of plucking out an eye. Mark is the earliest of our four Gospels, the one most concerned that the end time is near, Jesus’ return is imminent, […]
Prophets of Discomfort
December 25, 2015 by Genevieve Zetlan • Uncategorized • Tags: genevieve, zetlan •
Genevieve Zetlan, Licensed Lay Preacher Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Psalm 62: 6-14 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Prophets are uncomfortable people. There was a man when I was in college who carried around a giant cross – I have no idea how he lugged that thing about – and stood on the lawn in the […]
The Christmas Spirit
December 24, 2015 by Genevieve Zetlan • Uncategorized • Tags: Interim, Mark, Michael •
by the Rev. Mark A. Michael, Interim Rector “I am bringing you good news of great joy for all people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” St. Luke 2:10-11 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the […]
Written on Our Hearts
December 22, 2015 by Genevieve Zetlan • Uncategorized • Tags: genevieve, zetlan •
Genevieve Zetlan, Licensed Lay Preacher Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-13 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 Once, God was with everything, and everything was with God. God was with the rocks and plants and animals and people, and they were with God and each other. God talked with the people, and they shared the Dream of all […]
The Hope is in the Waiting
February 21, 2016 by Genevieve Zetlan • sermons • Tags: Interim, Mark, Michael •
by the Rev. Mark A. Michael, Interim Rector “But he said, “O Lord GOD, how am I to know that I shall possess it?”” Genesis 15:8 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Abram had learned to wait. God had spoken to him powerfully, when he […]