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David, Goliath, and Emanuel Church

https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/david-goliath-and-emanuel-church-1?in=holy-communion-ucity/sets/sermons Usually I start out my sermon trying to make you laugh. I’m not going to do that today. Usually, I think it’s good to laugh during a sermon. There’s a lot of grace in laughter, and, God knows, we could all use a little more grace these days. But I can’t start with laughterContinueContinue reading “David, Goliath, and Emanuel Church”

Ascension and Downward Mobility: A Sermon for Ascension Sunday

https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/the-ascension-and-downward-mobility There’s a famous mural by Jose Clemente Orozco in the Hospicio Cabañas in Guadalajara, Mexico. The huge building sits in the middle of downtownm and the central chapel is a huge Cathedral-like space. The walls are filled by Orozco’s painting. The mural reaches its height in apex of the central dome. In the mostContinueContinue reading “Ascension and Downward Mobility: A Sermon for Ascension Sunday”

Mother’s Day: Love is Costly; Love is Worth the Cost, a sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/mothers-day-love-is-costly-love-is-worth-it On Mothers’ Day, I always like to look out over the congregation, inevitably there are a few new faces. Mothers can exert a powerful influence in our lives. I always like to see who might be here on this day, because mom said: “For Mother’s Day this year, I’d like you to come toContinueContinue reading “Mother’s Day: Love is Costly; Love is Worth the Cost, a sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter”