May 2015 Archives

A sermon reflecting my attempt to navigate the treacherous waters of the doctrine in the Christian Church used to describe God that we refer to as Holy Trinity. 

I suggest you listen to the sermon in the link below, but feel free to browse the text notes that are added for your convenience. 

Sermon delivered at St. James Lutheran Church of San Leandro

May 31, 2015  - Holy Trinity Sunday

"Deep Doctrine" - Lectionary text from Romans 8:12-25 & John 3:1-17

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A sermon responding to Elizabeth Eaton's statement on the creeds, on where the creeds stand in relation to modern society and the power of clouds. 

The text notes I preached from are after the sermon audio for convenience, however, I suggest you listen to the sermon audio, because there were numerous changes during the delivery.  It is in the delivery of a sermon in the midst of the people of God which is where he Holy Spirit is doing the strongest work within me; and there will not only be some changes to the notes but also emphasis and intonations that don't occur in the notes. 

Sermon delivered at St. Francis Lutheran Church of San Francisco

May 17, 2015  - Ascension Sunday

"Creeds and Clouds" - Lectionary text from Acts 1:1-11 & Luke 24:44-53 

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A sermon on how to read from one's unique perspective, and how to listen to others

The text notes I preached from are after the sermon audio for convenience, however, I suggest you listen to the sermon audio, because there were numerous changes during the delivery.  It is in the delivery of a sermon in the midst of the people of God which is where he Holy Spirit is doing the strongest work within me; and there will not only be some changes to the notes but also emphasis and intonations that don't occur in the notes. 

Sermon delivered at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oakland

May 3, 2015  - 5th Sunday of Easter

"Reading Baltimore" - Lectionary text from Acts 8:26-40. 

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